A Stanford grad enters Harvard Business School after a year of “working” in Silicon Valley. After HBS, she joins an SV VC firm, never makes partner or does her own deals, but hangs on long enough to credibly assert a career in “venture capital” to those in mature industries who don’t know how to vet such a career. Excellent social skills with a unique ability to convey agreeability: a yes girl with flair. On two major boards.