Maria is the co-founder and managing partner at Flori Ventures, a seed-stage fund focusing on decentralized finance and innovations that make financial systems more inclusive. She previously co-founded Chartboost, which was acquired by Zynga for $250 million, after raising $21 million from Sequoia Capital.

Mario co-founded Infinity Ventures and serves as managing partner. Previously worked with PayPal Ventures and Dorm Room Fund, and started his career in investment banking at Barclays in New York.

Marcin spent 18 years at Intel Capital as Vice President, managing investments across EMEA and India, including Yandex, LogMeIn, and AVG. Acted as Investment Director for the Central and Eastern Europe region.

Marco is a technology executive and investor with a strong background in venture capital and company building. He was a Managing Director at Evolution Media Partners, part of TPG Capital, focused on media and entertainment technologies. Previously, he was CEO of PlayFirst, later sold to Glu Mobile.

Manish Singhal is a venture capitalist with over 29 years of experience, having transitioned from being a technologist to an entrepreneur. Co-founded LetsVenture, helping it become a leading marketplace for startups in India. Previously worked with Motorola, Ittiam, and Sling Media, focusing on deep tech.

Managing Partner at Haven Ventures, leading investments in sectors ranging from tech startups to social enterprises.

Managing Partner at Aves Lair, focusing on tech-driven venture investments, with a goal of driving the next wave of industry innovation.

Managed the Dingman Angels investor group at the University of Maryland and was Principal at the Momentum Fund. Worked as an analyst for a $120M early-stage tech fund, investing across diverse industries in the region. Previously employed at Community Analytics, a Baltimore-based startup developing proprietary technology for influence marketing and information services.

Lived and worked in emerging markets for over 20 years, previously CEO of Robeco Middle East. Serves as a member of the OSI advisory board.

Lo Toney is the founding managing partner of Plexo Capital, spun out from GV (Google Ventures). He previously focused on marketplaces and mobile products at GV.

Looking for nascent companies with ideas about education and technology to provide pre-seed or seed funding. He aims to help grow these concepts into products that empower learners, teachers, and mentors.

Lila is a partner and CFO at MoreVC and an ultra-marathon runner. She previously served as CFO of AxisMobile, leading them through an IPO on AIM, and was the controller at Concord Ventures.

LGBTQ+ executive experienced in building and scaling multi-layered teams, products, and partnerships. Co-led Coughdrop Capital’s early investments in startups like Lattice and Mercury Bank. Formerly worked at Teespring, Songkick, Omaze, and Red Light Management.

Liam Lynch, founder of Studio VC, is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist focused on positive impact. He has acquired and managed businesses and co-led the transformation of Broadway.com into a major ticketing destination.

Led investments at Transition Level for five years, supporting companies like Chipper Cash, Clipchamp, Go1, and Arkose Labs. Previously held finance roles at General Electric and KPMG, spanning multiple industries.

Lenny is the author of Lenny's Newsletter, the number-one business newsletter on Substack, covering topics like growth, products, and startups. He interviews world-class product and growth experts on his podcast.

Leif focuses on early-stage investment strategy and company building. He lives in Seattle and is passionate about outdoor activities like hiking and climbing.

Led Milltrust's focus on sustainable impact investments under its "Sustainable Prosperity" mantra. Serves as portfolio adviser and investment committee chair for various Milltrust funds, and is an independent expert at EIT Climate-KIC.

Leads venture investments at Decisive Point, focusing on strategy and early-stage technology startups. Before venture capital, he worked at Blackstone after serving nearly 10 years in the U.S. Army as an infantry and special forces officer.

Leads the firm's business development and investor relations efforts and co-founded UniteUs, a social determinants of health platform. He also advises multiple dual-use technology startups that provide both commercial and government solutions.

Leads life sciences investment activities at CincyTech, serving on multiple boards. He began his career in microbiology and virology at Ohio State University before transitioning to venture capital.

Leads Decisive Point's advisory practice, providing services to startups and government entities. Previously worked as a government contracting officer in the Navy, specializing in defense systems.

Leads consumer and blockchain-enabled fintech investments at Company Capital. Previously held a similar role at American Express Ventures.

Leads Company Capital's investments in B2B fintech. Formerly Managing Director at American Express Ventures, she built its B2B fintech practice and led investments in over 19 companies.

Leads fintech infrastructure and enterprise software investments for Company Capital. Formerly served in Israel's elite Unit 8200, cultivating a passion for tech innovation.

Leads business operations for Decisive Point's advisory portfolio, previously programming at Techstars and serving as a Navy officer for nine years.

Leading consumer investments at Breyer Capital, Daniel has led funding rounds for companies like Headspace, Grammarly, and Citizen. Prior to Breyer Capital, he co-founded Breyer Labs, a cryptocurrency fund, and Flare, a group communication startup. He holds a degree in History from Brown University, graduating magna cum laude.

Leadership experience in building brands and companies in virtual reality, mobile, games, and consumer electronics. Expertise in product management, P&L, strategy, and go-to-market strategies.

Larry leads seed and Series A investments with a successful track record of exits, including companies like Assemblage (acquired by Cisco) and Orbeus (acquired by Amazon). He also co-founded TAF, which invested in Zoom in 2011, and was featured on TechCrunch's first-check and lead VCs list in 2020.

Kevin Valentine is a Managing Partner at Aves Lair, focusing on early-stage investments and advising startups through the firm's accelerator programs.

Kevin has over 30 years of experience in tech as an entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded DoubleClick, an advertising tech company acquired by Google for $3.1 billion in 2007. He also founded Graphiq, which was later acquired by Amazon. Kevin's investment portfolio includes companies like Procore and Meetup.

Kerry Miller is an experienced angel investor and has an extensive career in management consulting, finance, and talent strategy. She served as Head of Human Capital Management at Goldman Sachs, leading major integrations, and previously worked at Willis Towers Watson on M&A and integration strategies.

Kat is the co-founder and CEO of Vareto, a platform that streamlines strategic finance and company planning. Before Vareto, she led product teams at Ironclad and Facebook, where she worked in product development, finance, and data science.

Kathryn Finney is the Managing General Partner of Genius Guild, a venture fund investing in Black entrepreneurs building scalable businesses that serve Black communities. Kathryn founded the Doonie Fund to support Black women entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 crisis. She also founded DigitalUndivided, a social enterprise focused on empowering women to own their work. Kathryn has been named one of the most influential women in tech by Inc Magazine.

Julie Sandler joined PSL as a Managing Director in 2017, and in 2018 co-founded PSL Ventures, the firm's VC arm. Before PSL, she was a partner at Madrona Venture Group, leading investments in companies like Integris and Julep. Julie also teaches an MBA course on entrepreneurship at the University of Washington and serves on several non-profit and industry boards. She has been recognized by GeekWire, Puget Sound Business Journal, and other outlets for her work supporting innovation and women in tech.

Josh, a design partner with over 30 startups including Squarespace, Quip, Stripe, and Astro, specializes in brand and product. He was the co-founder and CEO of Gowalla, which was later acquired by Facebook.

Jos has been an entrepreneur in IT since 1985. Over the years, he co-founded and managed several companies that achieved successful exits, including Impact, Centior, and NetDialog. Jos has also helped establish European subsidiaries for international IT companies. He currently serves on several advisory and supervisory boards and focuses on company strategy and deal-making.

Jonathon Triest is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ludlow Ventures and Sandwich Fund. He is a Kauffman Fellow and mentors at technology accelerators, including UpWest Labs and The Brandery. He also serves on the boards of the Trico Foundation and Venture for America.

Jonathan is a General Partner at BlueRun Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, CA, managing over $1 billion in assets. Over his 20 years there, he has led investments in notable companies like Coupa Software, Kabbage, Enpocket, and others. Jonathan also has extensive experience in marketing and finance in the telecommunications industry, including senior roles at Qwest Communications and MCI. He founded Simply Savings, Inc., an early internet shopping service that achieved a successful exit.

Jon has played a part in numerous startup initiatives over the years, including the Philadelphia Stars in the United States Football League and other technology and communications ventures. Recently, Jon partnered with MainLineTV.org through the Powell Family Foundation to produce award-winning documentaries like "Kensington in Crisis" and "Life Without Parole: The Story of George Martorano." Jon remains committed to social causes using documentaries and nonprofit work as tools for change.

Jon Soberg prides himself on being a hands-on advisor for the startups he invests in. He was an early investor in Reef and served as its COO to assist in building out the company, which now operates in 200 cities globally. Jon currently runs MS&AD Ventures, focusing on insurtech and workplace startups, while also pursuing angel investments like Clubhouse.

John serves as the CEO of Pivotal Ventures, an investment company founded by Melinda Gates to address social progress in the United States. He focuses on creating partnerships with foundations, private sectors, and governments to advance Pivotal's initiatives. He began his career leading strategic projects at companies like Microsoft and Disney, and also co-founded Pura Vida Coffee, an organic fair-trade coffee company. John holds an MBA from Harvard and a BA from Stanford.

John Stanton is a founding partner of Trilogy Equity Partners and Trilogy International Partners. He serves on the boards of Costco and Microsoft, and is also interim CEO of the Seattle Mariners. He previously held leadership roles at McCaw Cellular, which grew to become the largest wireless operator in the U.S. during the 1980s.

John Malloy is a General Partner at BlueRun Ventures. He focuses on mobile software and services, having invested in successful companies like PayPal, Waze, and Topsy. He has also held executive roles at Nokia and MCI. John holds a J.D. from George Mason University and a B.A. from Boston College.

John began his career consulting for the U.S. Department of Defense, working on Y2K systems. He later joined Accenture Government Center, where he led NYC's 3-1-1 citizen service center infrastructure and nyc.gov. He has since consulted for enterprise customers across several industries, providing program management and technical services.

Jimmy is a co-founder and partner at SparkLabs, a startup accelerator in Korea, and co-founder and president of N3N, an IoT platform company. N3N serves major clients like Samsung and Port of Singapore. Previously, Jimmy served as CEO of Nexonova, a social network game studio under Nexon Corp.

Joe Coyne joined Studio VC after helping build Samsung Next's venture team in NYC. He previously worked at Bain Capital Ventures and played a key role in two exits while at Samsung: Automated Insights and LoopPay. Joe started his career at Bain Capital Ventures in Boston.

Jesse joined CapitalG in 2013. Before CapitalG, he worked at TPG Capital, focusing on private equity and growth equity investments across multiple sectors.

JJ, a former academic and lawyer, now spends his time indulging his passions for singing, walking his dogs, reading, and researching conspiracy theories. He previously worked as a management consultant and as a tech operator.

Jeremy co-founded and serves as Managing Partner at Infinity Ventures. Before this, he worked for nearly a decade at PayPal, handling deal-related and operational roles, including leading transformative acquisitions like Braintree, Venmo, and iZettle. He also co-founded PayPal Ventures, which led significant venture and growth investments. Prior to PayPal, he served as Head of M&A at Sabre Holdings and as an investment banker at JP Morgan.

Jeremy Hitchcock has spent over two decades building mission-driven companies in the New Hampshire and Greater Boston areas. He co-founded New North Ventures, an early-stage VC firm focusing on companies at the intersection of national security and commerce. Jeremy founded Dyn from a college dorm room, growing it into an industry leader in internet infrastructure with over $100 million in ARR before it was acquired by Oracle in 2017.

Jen Crystal serves as General Counsel at Wndrco, bringing her expertise from 13 years in strategic advising, asset management, and private equity. Before joining Wndrco, she worked as Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel at PineBridge Investments, where she handled legal matters across private equity and alternative investments. Jen began her career at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, specializing in private equity and corporate law.

Jeffrey Silverman co-founded Laconia and serves as its Managing Partner. With over 20 years of experience, Jeffrey has held significant roles in building early-stage tech and media companies. His investment portfolio includes sectors like enterprise SaaS, fintech, health tech, and martech. He also co-founded 3SE Holdings, a fund of funds focused on Web 3, and Proteus Collection, dedicated to emerging art. Outside work, he mentors early-stage startups and is a founder of Off the Record, a private network supporting entrepreneurs.

Jeff Kearl was the CEO and Chairman of Stance. He co-founded Precedent Investments and served as Chief Strategy Officer at Arteis, Inc. Jeff has also worked at Hewlett Packard and founded Freeport.com. He previously chaired Skullcandy’s board and currently serves on the board of Scopely, Just Water, and Domo.

Jay co-founded and serves as Managing Partner at Infinity Ventures. His passion for launching, nurturing, and investing in businesses started in high school. From managing a lawn care business to investing in startups during college, he has always been part of the entrepreneurial journey. Before Infinity, he managed PayPal Ventures' daily operations and worked on deals involving Olo, Extend, Cameo, and other notable companies.

Jay Patil is a co-founder and General Partner at Swell Partners. He attended the University of Arizona Eller College of Management.

Janos founded Supercharger, a fintech accelerator with a significant presence in Hong Kong and Malaysia, and sits on Hong Kong's Securities & Futures Commission’s advisory board. Recognized as a top-35 global fintech leader by Institutional Investor Magazine.

Isaac “Yitz” Applbaum is a co-founder and partner at Mizmaa Ventures. Serves on the boards of companies like Ment.io, Anagog, Coronet, and QED-IT. Formerly managed Israel operations at Lightspeed Venture Partners and founded Concorde Solutions, which was acquired by Bank of America, where he then ran the bank's e-ventures group.

Invests in early-stage healthtech and proptech opportunities across Europe. Dedicated to supporting innovative startups in transforming these sectors.

Investor focused on the future of work and fintech infrastructure. Previously at Zoom as a founding member of the product team and founded Ketchy, a messaging-based personal assistant.

Investor experienced in both Japan and US markets. Founder and ex-CEO of Neo Innovation.

Investor specializing in the intersection of Web3 and consumer culture. Formerly at Bain Capital, where she worked on the investment in Sundial Brands. A resourceful self-starter, having immigrated alone from Poland.

Investor and executive coach integrating best practices in finance, social justice, and personal development. Founder of Bright Ventures, supporting inclusively-led ventures and driving high-impact initiatives.

Investing at the intersection of fintech and Web3. Focuses on early-stage founders, prioritizing teams and market dynamics for long-term growth.

Investment interests span disruptive, technology-driven startups in the U.S. and India. Former CIO of major corporations undergoing transformative phases, helping achieve multi-billion dollar returns for global private equity portfolios.

Ian is an analyst at C2 Ventures, responsible for deal flow management, founder communications, deal diligence, and newsletters. His role involves actively supporting the investment pipeline.

Immigrated from Korea at age 12, bilingual and bicultural. Launched a global accelerator in 2014, assisting 200+ Korean startups. Founded SVBeautyTech in 2018 to support female beauty-tech founders in accessing Silicon Valley resources.

Immad Akhund is the co-founder and CEO of Mercury, a company serving startup banking needs. Previously, he co-founded Heyzap, a developer tools startup sold for $45M in 2016. He is an active angel investor in Silicon Valley, backing over 100 seed-stage companies including Airtable and Rappi.

Himalaya has experience across multiple roles in venture finance, working at seven different firms. Co-launched Venture Partners, a non-profit aimed at increasing diversity in venture capital. Recognized as a rising star by NVCA.

Host of "Innovation with Mark Peter Davis" and author of "The Fundraising Rules," sharing insights on the startup ecosystem.

Held vice president positions at the New York Venture Community and Barclays. Also served as an analyst at J.P. Morgan.

Held senior digital marketing positions at Finn.no before founding and selling digital agency Qualité to Dentsu Aegis Network. Later became CEO of iProspect, growing it from five to fifty employees, and received the first-ever honorary award at the IAB Performance Awards for contributions to the Norwegian digital scene.

Held senior director roles at Google for a decade, and also worked as a director at Facebook and Snapchat, gaining extensive experience across leading tech platforms.

Having led and mentored teams for over two decades, experience as a tech CEO and senior leader in public companies underscores a passion for company building and entrepreneurship. Interest lies in products where cybersecurity is a core enabler, covering sectors like cloud infrastructure, healthcare IT, and fintech, with a commitment to establishing solid foundations for future enterprises.

Has been involved in running internet startups since creating his first website in 1996—a French community portal that he sold in 2000. Since 2013, he has worked with StartupYard to discover and accelerate very early-stage companies, helping them secure over €100M in investments from angels and VCs. Companies he's supported include Rossum, Gjirafa, and Neuron Soundware.

Harry previously served as a VP at Astorg and as an associate at Hellman & Friedman.

Hambardzum Kaghketsyan is a partner at SmartGateVC, with prior experience at the International Finance Corporation and the World Bank Group.

Hank Thomas, founder and CEO of Strategic Cyber Ventures, leverages his background as a U.S. Army intelligence officer and Booz Allen Hamilton executive to identify and support cybersecurity startups. He serves on the boards of Polarity, ID DataWeb, and Snap Attack.

Growth and strategy expert, former president of Activision Blizzard Media from 2017 to 2021.

Gregory founded Mercuria Energy Group, one of the world's largest crude oil trading firms, active across global energy markets with revenues exceeding $100 billion.

Guest lecturer at London Business School on managing digital organizations. Former partner at Rokk3R Labs and executive at PeerIndex, which was acquired by Brandwatch in 2014.

Greg Gottesman, managing director and co-founder of PSL, spent nearly 20 years as a managing director at Madrona Venture Group. Greg represents PSL on several boards, including Boundless and Quivr, and previously founded Rover.com, remaining an active board member.

Gil Beyda, a seasoned entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, founded Genacast Ventures, a seed-stage investment firm. He launched his first company, Mind Games, in 1982 and later helped pioneer internet advertising by founding Real Media, the first online ad network and ad server.

Glen brings over 25 years of experience to the industry, having previously worked at Jerusalem Global before joining JVP. At JVP, Glen was involved in partnerships with key portfolio companies, including PowerDsine and CyOptics, both of which achieved successful exits.

Geoff Entress, managing director and co-founder at PSL, formerly venture partner with Voyager Capital and Madrona Venture Group. With over 200 angel investments in the Pacific Northwest, Geoff also serves on the board for JetClosing and is involved with more than eighty private companies. He holds advisory roles at several universities' entrepreneurship centers.

General Partner at Pelion Venture Partners, focusing on web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrency investments, with over 20 companies in the portfolio. Former SVP at Oracle, he led corporate development and managed a $500M venture fund, making investments across multiple tech sectors.

General Partner at Acrobator Ventures, investing in early-stage tech companies with strong potential for growth.

General Partner at Backend Capital, focusing on investments in emerging technologies. Started at Mhacks.

Gautam was COO/CFO at Opendoor and Head of Finance at Uber before co-founding A-Star. He also served as a vice president at Goldman Sachs.

Gadi, with over 20 years in high-tech, serves as a partner at JVP, heading the Cyber Labs, which aims to identify, nurture, and grow next-generation cybersecurity and big data companies emerging from Israel. Gadi also sits on the boards of several JVP companies, including Teridion, Iguazio, and Vicarius, bringing his expertise in go-to-market strategies and enterprise management gained from collaborations with Fortune 500 firms.

Gale Wilkinson, founder and managing partner at Vitalize, invests in the work revolution through her seed-stage venture fund and angel network. She also founded IrishAngels, one of the world's largest angel groups, and has led over $65 million in investments across 125+ startups. Her earlier experience includes consulting on new product launches with Nielsen and strategy roles at Orbitz, as well as founding two startups that failed, which taught her valuable lessons in resilience and strategy.

From investment banker to entrepreneur, Colin founded Wellpath with the vision to redefine personalized wellness solutions for modern lifestyles. He also co-founded DojoMojo, driven by the impact of efficient customer acquisition strategies.

Founding team member and origination lead at Future Planet Fund, previously researched molecular genetics at HKU, with a background in biology from Bristol.

Founding partner at MoreVC, enjoys being a trusted advisor to founders, a role he first experienced as VP at Register.com two decades ago. Dedicates significant time to recruiting young talent into portfolio companies and developing the careers of early professionals.

Founder, President, and CEO at Colopl Next, leading investments in cutting-edge technologies and supporting the growth of next-generation startups.

Founder of several startups, currently serving as VP of Growth & Community at Vendr.

Founder of Keiki Capital, Dan focuses on investing in climate tech. He previously worked as a fixed-income trader at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and experienced viral success as part of the founding team of Swing Left. He lives in Laguna Beach, CA.

Founder of Desert Angels, supporting early-stage startups with financial and strategic investments.

Founder and managing partner of Chaac Ventures, a VC firm supporting the Princeton University tech ecosystem. Active since 2015, focusing on Princeton-based founders.

Founder and Executive Chairman of Shutterstock, leading the company to become a top platform in creative content.