#29 Ashley Smith, GP & Founder at Vermilion Cliffs Ventures: From Twilio to Venture Capital & the Future of AI

In this episode of Inside the Workflow, we sit down with Ashley Smith, GP and Founder of Vermillion Cliffs Ventures. With a track record of driving growth at Twilio, GitLab, and GitHub, Ashley has now turned her focus to investing in early-stage technical founders. We explore her journey from startup operator to venture capitalist, her leadership approach, and what she looks for in founders building the next generation of developer-focused companies. From her early career answering support ca...