Nicolas joined Cathay Capital after serving as a venture partner at Iris Capital, managing investments in China. He previously held roles at Orange Capital, Orange Labs, and France Telecom in Beijing, working on corporate projects and investment activities.

Nitin is an entrepreneur who has used his background to raise $20 million in angel and venture funding for First Insight. In 2010, he bought back investor shares, successfully exiting them. As President and CEO of First Insight Corporation, a software company he founded in 1994 in Hillsboro, Oregon, Nitin has been actively involved in angel investing, mentoring, and leading TIE Angels Oregon. He grew TiE Oregon into a robust angel investment group and has led investments exceeding $5 million across 28 startups.

Nick focuses on leading consumer brands, marketplaces, and retail platforms.

Nick is a relationship builder and transaction specialist with experience in over $1 billion worth of deals. He helped establish Aera VC's sourcing network and developed due diligence for a major U.S. family office.

Nick manages seed investing for Betaworks. Previously, he worked at HappyFunCorp, lived in China, and briefly traded jet engines at Lehman Brothers.

Nick founded New Stack after working in M&A and product management at Danaher. He developed a successful analytical product and founded The Full Ratchet, the first venture capital podcast, now with over 90,000 subscribers.

Nick has a background as a director at Verne Global and senior analyst at Yale Investments, helping with $800M in investment commitments. He was elected to New Haven’s City Council, focusing on economic development and education.

Nichole Wischoff invests in early-stage tech companies focused on financial services and beyond.

Nish co-founded Inertia after serving as general partner at Gravity Group and founding partner of Token Group. He began his career as an analyst at RBC Capital Markets and led research at Fund3.

Neil Shah joined Greenoaks Capital in 2013 after working at Vista Equity Partners on software buyouts and launching Vista's credit fund. He holds a BSc from the Wharton School.

Nelson is an angel investor and former venture scout who has been building and operating innovative products since college. Before attending business school, he led hull development at Pure Watercraft, an electric boating startup that recently secured $150 million in Series B funding from GM.

Nicholas Shekerdemian is the co-founder and executive chairman of Headstart, a company focused on improving recruitment processes.

Neil invests in companies using deep technology to improve lives, with a focus on healthcare, financial services, and education. He also advises Upsolve, a bankruptcy nonprofit that has helped clear millions in medical debt.

Nathan chairs Nesta's Impact Investment Committee, overseeing direct investments and supporting its commercial subsidiaries. Before joining Nesta, Nathan was involved in impact investing with Social Finance and Emerge Education, and he helped establish three startups.

Natalie Sandman is the general partner for early-stage investments at Spark Capital.

Natalie Massenet co-founded Imaginary, a venture fund backing digital-first consumer brands. Previously, she founded Net-a-Porter and was executive chairman of Farfetch. Natalie has been recognized by TIME and received a Damehood for contributions to fashion and retail.

Nate joined Osage Venture Partners in 2008 and serves as managing partner. He is on the boards of Bookkeeping Express, DeepSurface, and several other companies. He also serves on the board of the Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technology (PACT).

Nate has 15 years of experience in venture capital, most recently as managing partner at Rustic Canyon. He worked closely with Clay Christensen at Rose Park Advisors and with Ken Griffin at Citadel, where he learned to apply data-driven investing strategies.

Neda is president of Plug and Play, having previously led global health investments and partnerships with Johnson & Johnson and Roche. She also runs Plug and Play's "FoundHer" initiative, supporting female founders.

Neha, a former partner at 500 Startups, invested in over 40 companies globally. Earlier in her career, she was involved in software development and circuit design before focusing on tech innovation in the banking sector. Neha actively supports women in technology and has been an advisor to the University of Waterloo.

Neeraj has been with Battery since 2000 and is a prominent SaaS investor. He coined the "T2D3" growth metric for SaaS companies and launched the annual "CloudNY" conference with FirstMark Capital. He also publishes the "Highest Rated Cloud-Computing Companies to Work For" list.

Navi is a global partner at Antler, serving as head of technology for its U.S. fund and guiding startups. Navi previously co-founded a startup that commercialized MIT-developed imaging technology and worked at TandemLaunch.

Natalie joined Maveron from Susa Ventures, working on consumer investment diligence. Before Susa, she worked at Goldman Sachs and SVB, focusing on consumer businesses.

Murat Bicer is a general partner at CRV, previously working at RTP Ventures. He attended Babson College, Middle East Technical University, and Northeastern University.

My background is in supply chain management and driving operational efficiency. I previously led Mila Capital, an early-stage VC fund, and now focus on culturally rich, sustainable, and healthy food systems at Supply Change Capital.

Natalie began as a sales engineer at Oracle before joining analytics startup Interana, eventually moving to Google's infrastructure team. She values founders who have taken unconventional career paths, learning to see problems from diverse perspectives.

Naeem Arastu leads M&A at Skyview, negotiating acquisitions and divestitures. He has over 15 years of experience in private equity and special situations, having previously been a managing director at Solace Capital in Los Angeles.

My first job after college as an IBM marketing rep taught me the importance of relationships in sales. After getting an MBA at Harvard, I moved into private equity and later investor relations for firms like JP Morgan and Kelso & Co.

My career spans venture capital, technology, finance, and sports. As a co-founder of Mastry, I lead early-stage and growth investments. I was previously at LinkedIn, managing advertising product partnerships, and have also invested in sports franchises, restaurants, and tech startups.

Nasir was a venture partner at Pier 70 Ventures, leading investor relations and impact investing strategies. He previously worked as Associate Director of Social Investments at AT&T, investing in early-stage education and employment tech. His career began at Goldman Sachs, followed by a role at State Street Corporation.

My first exposure to entrepreneurship was in high school with an ed-tech startup I brought to Techstars. Later, I helped run the Dorm Room Fund at NYU and moved to Silicon Valley to support early-stage founders through General Catalyst.

My passion is putting technology and capital to work for social good. Since the 1980s, I've been involved in startups as a mentor, advisor, and founder. I also teach a popular course on innovative social enterprises at Tufts University.

Multifaceted operator, serving in roles like founder, board member, CEO, COO, and CFO. Managing partner at Dumont Project, a growth consultancy for B2C brands.

Napoleon is a partner at Founders Fund.

Nat is the CEO of Collectors Holdings, a company focused on the collectibles industry. Before this, he was the co-founder and CEO of Flatiron Health, a technology firm in oncology acquired by Roche. Nat also co-founded Invite Media, an ad-tech company acquired by Google. He has made over 250 angel investments, including in companies such as Clover Health, Plaid, and Zipline.

Mr. Steed joined Paladin in 2008, leading the firm's national security-focused investment strategy. He is involved in deal sourcing, execution, and board-level oversight for companies like Bugcrowd, Endgame, and Nexidia. Mr. Steed previously worked at Merrill Lynch's ultra-high-net-worth division and holds a CAIA designation.

Mr. Roshko joined Boulder Ventures in 1998, after running a technology hedge fund, Granite Investments. Previously, he was a general partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures, focusing on software, medical devices, and services. He started his career at Arthur Andersen, designing management information systems.

Ms. Oramasionwu is a co-founder and partner at Kupanda Capital, helping found new ventures and providing legal counsel to Kupanda's portfolio. She previously worked at the African Development Bank and is admitted to the New York State Bar.

Ms. Burow is managing director at Arch, focused on biotech, pharmaceutical, and health tech companies. She serves on the boards of Beam Therapeutics, Scholar Rock, and others, and has been instrumental in Arch's billion-dollar portfolio. Ms. Burow holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and degrees in chemistry from Columbia University and UC Berkeley.

Mr. Segal has served on the boards of numerous public and private companies, particularly in the education sector, including Hudson General Inc., Penn Traffic, Civitas, and more. He continues to serve on the boards of many education technology companies today.

Mr. Schwab co-founded 5AM Ventures after working as a principal at Bay City Capital. He previously held roles in business development at Digital Gene Technologies and Montgomery Securities.

Mr. Vivjan Myrto serves on the boards of Modulate, Dexai Robotics, Elucidata, and other tech-focused startups, as well as being a board observer for companies like Sentenai and Soft Robotics.

Mr. Lee S. Ainslie III founded Maverick Capital in 1993 after working as a managing director at Tiger Management. He is vice chairman of the Robin Hood Foundation, serves as a trustee of the Episcopal High School, and is on the advisory board of the University of Virginia’s Alumni Association. He holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina and a BS in systems engineering from UVA.

Mr. Bisgyer joined Energy Impact Partners in 2017. He has advised and invested in early-stage companies and previously worked at Oppenheimer’s technology investment banking group. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in finance and political science.

Mr. John Murphy co-founded and serves as managing partner at Hyperplane Venture Capital, and previously worked as an associate at Point Judith Capital. He serves on the boards of LinkSquares, F0cal, Pickle Robot, and Pillar Technologies.

Mr. Bybee co-founded and serves as managing director of Arch Venture Partners. He has helped finance many successful companies, including Microoptical Devices, Innovalight, and Cooledge Lighting. Mr. Bybee serves as board member for Impinj, Agrivida, and more. He has an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS in engineering from Texas A&M University.

Mr. Mandel built and sold four successful companies in insurance and finance before becoming a venture capitalist. He has invested in over 500 early-stage startups and is active in multiple angel networks.

Mr. Maloney is chief compliance officer and CMO at Paladin, responsible for business development, client servicing, and compliance. He serves on the board of FPMI Solutions, Inc. and is active in identifying new business opportunities for portfolio companies.

Mr. Morningstar, with 40 years of experience in the medical device industry, co-founded Silverglide Surgical Technologies, later sold to Stryker. He also worked with Valvexchange, a heart valve startup. He holds a BS in electrical engineering from Michigan State University.

Mr. Steed manages Paladin's operations and investments, providing strategic direction. Before Paladin, he was SVP of investments at a Washington, DC-based financial services company and served as the national director of the Democratic Party of the U.S.

Montgomery led her WNBA team to multiple championships during her 11-year career. In 2020, she shifted her focus to social reform, joining Valor Ventures in 2021. Montgomery, the first WNBA player to buy her team, is also a contributor to ESPN/NBA TV and hosts two national podcasts. She serves as VP and part-owner of the Atlanta Dream.

Morad focuses on software investments in the U.S. and Europe. Based in Boston, Morad also collaborates closely with Battery's London team. He previously worked in technology investment banking at RBC Capital Markets, specializing in M&A and equity/debt financings. Morad graduated with a BBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.

Mr. Paul has over 30 years of experience in private equity and venture capital, primarily in healthcare. He joined Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe in 1984 and led numerous successful public offerings during his 16-year tenure. He retired in 2000 to focus on his own investment interests, including Sopris Capital.

Mony co-founded M12 in 2016 and serves as managing director, overseeing investments in EMEA. He previously led Qualcomm Ventures and Motorola Ventures in Israel, investing in over 35 startups. Mony currently serves on 15 boards across sectors like cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and developer tools.

Misha joined Susa Ventures in 2020 as a principal, where he leads seed and growth investments across fintech, real estate, commerce, supply chain, and enterprise SaaS sectors. Misha previously worked at Funding Circle US and has sourced Susa investments in five countries.

Mourad is an investment lead for a cybersecurity fund, focusing on early-stage investments in the U.S. and Europe. He is involved with investments like Expel, RiskSense, and Secure Code Warrior. Before Paladin, Mourad served as VP of Finance at a Nasdaq-listed industrial infrastructure company, managing financial risk during rapid growth.

Mitch was an entrepreneur and video game executive before joining Benchmark. He is also a co-owner of the Los Angeles Football Club.

Moe invests in cloud computing, machine intelligence, analytics, and cybersecurity. Before Vanedge, Moe was VP at NetApp and previously CEO of Bycast Inc., the global leader in storage virtualization software for large digital archives. Moe has significant experience in taking early-stage tech products to market.

Molly is focused on venture and growth investments in enterprise SaaS, consumer subscription models, and health tech.

Most recently served as CEO of a fintech SME in Europe. Extensive background in finance operations.

Monica Saggioro co-founded Maya Capital, an early-stage investment fund focused on Brazil and Latin America. She graduated from Harvard Business School and has worked with major firms like Goldman Sachs and RBI across Latin America and the U.S.

Mohammed, former director of corporate strategy at GK, managed M&A, joint ventures, and business development for the conglomerate's diverse holdings, from energy to smart cities.

Mitra joined SPC from Nava Public Benefit Corporation, where she led business development and helped win contracts for improved VA benefits systems. She also led revenue analytics and international expansion at Dropbox, beginning her career as a consultant at Bain.

Mike Hirshland, co-founder of Resolute Ventures, has been an active early-stage investor for 18 years. He founded Dogpatch Labs, which helped launch over 350 companies, including Instagram, and created the Digital Media Summit at Jackson Hole, which connected top founders from 2005 to 2011. Previously, he was a partner at Polaris Venture Partners, investing in Automattic and other notable startups.

Mike has overseen Ataraxia's funds since 2012. In the 1980s, he helped found Ziff-Davis computer magazines like PC Magazine, managed content at Softbank, and directed early investment activities. He also led content for major technology conferences such as Seybold, Interop, and Comdex.

Mike has extensive experience in software, professional recruitment, and venture capital. He founded Active Impact after serving as COO at Traction on Demand and president of Traction Rec, with a focus on environmental and social impact.

Mike joined The Chernin Group in 2015, helping lead investments as president of TCG Digital. He has extensive experience in digital media, having previously co-founded Citizen Sports, acquired by Yahoo!, and served as senior vice president at Yahoo! overseeing video and media products.

Mike joined Index Ventures in 2009 to establish their San Francisco office. He focuses on infrastructure, AI, and open-source technologies. He serves on the boards of companies like Aurora, Cockroach Labs, Elastic, and Wealthfront, and has been involved in acquisitions like Blue Bottle Coffee and Zuora. Prior to Index, Mike held executive roles at Cisco, managing a P&L of over $10 billion and overseeing more than 70 acquisitions.

Mike is a partner at QED Investors, supporting portfolio companies and focusing on Latin American fintech. Prior to QED, he spent 10 years at Capital One, developing expertise in strategy and analytics across lending, payments, and business services.

Mike joined Insight Partners in 2022 as a managing director, focusing on public equities. He previously worked at Joho Capital and as a portfolio manager at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Mike graduated from Princeton and holds an MBA from Wharton. He enjoys surfing, especially the rare moments of successfully catching a wave.

Mike has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and investor, with multiple successful exits. His most recent exit was to Accenture in 2015.

Millie Liu's career has been centered on helping entrepreneurs turn deep tech ideas into global businesses. She was previously at APT, an enterprise analytics startup acquired by Mastercard for $600 million, where she worked with Fortune 50 companies like Walmart and P&G. Millie also co-founded an MIT startup that evolved into Infervision, an AI-powered healthcare platform backed by Sequoia China. She sits on the advisory board of MIT CSAIL and holds a Master of Finance from MIT and a BS in Mathematics from the University of Toronto.

Miles invested early in Segment (acquired by Twilio for $3.2 billion), Benchling, and Airtable—all before each company had reached 30 employees. Prior to joining Benchmark, Miles was a General Partner at Thrive Capital.

Miguel is a former banker turned fintech podcast host, currently leading the "Fintech Leaders Podcast." Previously, he co-hosted the Wharton Fintech Podcast, growing its audience 13-fold. Miguel holds an MBA from Wharton, has lived in numerous countries, and is fluent in Russian, Spanish, and English.

Mike enjoys partnering with founders who are deeply driven by their expertise and passion for their product, as he finds it positively impacts recruiting, sales, and overall company growth. He started his venture capital career with Battery Ventures, where he discovered his passion for working closely with diverse founders.

Mike Droesch is a partner at the Cambridge office. He previously worked with multiple Boston-based startups, supporting sales and analytics efforts. He began his career as a systems engineer and later as a consultant at Navigant, focusing on emerging energy and infrastructure technologies.

Mike founded Bison after holding senior roles at LP Capital Advisors and HarbourVest Partners, managing over $3 billion in private market commitments. He also worked at Nasdaq and ran a textiles manufacturing operation.

Mike focuses on identifying and leveraging growth opportunities for founders, helping them build, maneuver, and systematize their growth strategies.

Mies is the founder and CEO of Fiberplane, a collaborative notebook product for DevOps engineers. He previously founded Wercker, a startup acquired by Oracle, and has invested in nearly 30 companies focusing on infrastructure, productivity, and design tools.

Michelle Gonzalez is Corporate Vice President and head of M12, Microsoft's venture capital fund. Previously, she was managing partner at Area 120, Google’s internal incubator. Michelle helped align investments with Google's strategic objectives, and during her time there, many projects became key Google products. She co-founded The Influencer Series in 2010, a community for tech leaders.

Micky Malka focuses on using technology to revolutionize consumer financial services. Growing up in Venezuela, he experienced the effects of hyperinflation firsthand. In 1998, he founded Patagon, Latin America's first comprehensive internet-based financial services company, which was later acquired by Banco Santander for $750 million.

Mike developed an interest in technology from a young age, programming at 13 and founding his first startup at 19. He co-founded Stitcher, leading its partnerships with major media companies, and was also involved in early partnerships at Yelp. He served as VP of Business Development and Corporate Development, securing over 200 partnerships with companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung.

Michael Yamnitsky is managing director at Insight Partners, focusing on early-stage investments in tech. He holds a degree from The Wharton School.

Michele is an impact investor in healthcare, taking risks where few are willing to tread. Trained as a statistician, Michele has managed over $1 billion in investments across public and private sectors. Currently sits on several healthcare-related boards.

Michael Lynton is the current chairman of Snap Inc. and formerly served as chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. He stepped down from Sony to take on his role at Snap, supporting its growth in the mobile space.

Michael Kives founded K5 Global, aiming to drive innovation and growth by connecting founders with influential networks.

Michael Staton is a venture partner at Learn Capital, leading investments in educational tech companies like Coursera and Minerva. He previously founded Uversity, which pioneered social enrollment technology in higher education.

Michael Jin is a managing director and biomedical group lead at TEEC Angel Fund, focusing on investments in biomedicine, semiconductors, and clean-tech. He previously co-founded Simple Silicon, which later merged with iWatt, and has held multiple board roles in high-tech startups. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

Michael leads vision and strategy at Atento Capital, focusing on investing in early-stage companies and building an inclusive tech ecosystem in Tulsa, OK. He started his career managing coffee shop operations before moving into product manufacturing, real estate, and angel investing, and eventually launching Atento.

Michael was founding general partner of Flybridge Capital and previously worked with Polaris Partners and Morgan Stanley. He has served on multiple boards, including health and technology companies such as Cohere Health, Predictive Biosciences, and Aspen RxHealth.

Michael joined OMERS Ventures in 2019, focusing on health tech, proptech, and insurtech investments in the U.S. Before this, he was managing director at Comcast Ventures and held leadership roles at Yahoo! and AOL. Michael serves on the boards of companies like Crunchbase, Clearcover, and WithMe Health.

Michael Loeb, founder and CEO of Loeb NYC, is a serial entrepreneur known for building consumer marketing ventures. He co-founded Synapse Group, the world's largest seller of consumer magazine subscriptions, and played a role in Priceline's early development.

Michael started his first company at 11 years old and went on to found Bee Partners, a venture firm through which he has invested in over 50 startups. He uses empathy as a key tool in supporting founders and perfecting their operations.

Micah is managing partner and co-founder of 7Thirty Capital. Before this, he co-founded and managed the CanopyBoulder business accelerator, leading investments in over 100 companies. With a background in cybersecurity and finance, Micah brings a practical approach to venture investing. He’s also an active mountaineer and skier.

Merritt’s investment philosophy rests on the belief that exceptional founders can be found anywhere. She has a strong affinity for founders who defy conventional expectations and doesn't hesitate to travel—either physically or virtually—to connect with them.

Michael Cardamone started his career at Box before moving into venture capital, where he founded Forum Ventures, specializing in SaaS startups. He is also an angel investor, with stakes in Flexport and other emerging tech companies.

Michael co-founded Framework Ventures after serving as product manager at Snap and Dropbox. He also co-founded Hashletes, an NFL-licensed digital collectible.

Michael is responsible for overseeing investments at Reciprocal Ventures and sits on the boards of companies like Peekd, MindBridge, and Qwil. He is an early investor in notable firms like Dataminr and Solana. Prior to Reciprocal, he spent 15 years managing public technology investments at SAC Capital Management.

Michael has spent the last decade helping companies scale internationally in the entertainment and consumer industries. He was Senior Director at Tencent in China, focusing on live streaming, and previously worked as a data scientist in esports and consumer businesses.

Michael is committed to challenging the so-called "Paper Belt"—the paper-based industries between Washington DC and Boston. He sees these sectors as due for significant transformation, analogous to the rust-belt decline of manufacturing in the Midwest.