When I meet with other VCs, family offices, and other institutional investors, the most common question I get is a variation of: “What are the highest-potential companies in your portfolio which are raising now?” and “Which of your companies are raising now and are looking for coinvestors?” I thought it might be helpful to provide...
[Continue Reading]Artificial intelligence in financial services
I’ve presented at a few conferences lately on AI in financial services, particularly on how investors are using AI. I’ve posted here an expanded version of my slides. I provide an overview of why AI is a tool that so many people are exploring; what I think increases the odds of success for companies using AI;...
[Continue Reading]HOF Capital is hiring: Associate; Researcher/Coauthor; Interns; Student Ambassador
HOF Capital (where I am a Managing Partner) is hiring for several roles in our NY Headquarters: Associate (3/4 investing responsibilities, 1/4 building out our tech stack) Researcher/Coauthor (part-time) Interns (working minimum 40 hours/week) Student Ambassador (part-time, on campus) I hope you will consider joining our team!...
[Continue Reading]First annual MENA Tech Summit launches in NY
When Harvard Business School’s Dean, Nitin Nohria, took office, he outlined five priorities to shape his agenda for the School during his tenure: curriculum Innovation, Intellectual ambition, Internationalization, Inclusion, and closer ties to the University (Integration). At HBS Alumni Angels of NY, we have worked on a series of initiatives in line with all 5...
[Continue Reading]Why this NY VC firm is investing in Canada
At our VC Fund, we didn’t aim to go to Canada, but ended up there anyway. We’re a New York based early-stage venture capital firm. I was formerly a Partner at ffVC. While I was there, we invested in four Toronto-based startups as well as one Ottawa-based company, out of 60 active companies in our...
[Continue Reading]Ten career hacks most people don’t do…but should
I agree with Brad Feld: Most people flake. If you’re not a flake, you are far more likely be trusted, promoted, and funded. If you execute on the steps below, you’re well on your way to being a top quartile performer. I gave a presentation to Womensphere a few months ago on the most valuable...
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