Venture with Grace

Tushar Roy is a Partner at Square Peg Capital, focusing on investing in venture and growth stage online and technology companies across Southeast Asia, Australia, and Israel. With almost a decade of experience in the region, he specializes in identifying and supporting tech founders to help them achieve their goals. Tushar’s current portfolio includes Chope, Cialfo, Doctor Anywhere, FinAccel, Kaodim, Neuron, Pluang, PropertyGuru, StashAway, Talon.One, and Timo. He has also worked closely with Amber, Q-CTRL, and Vero. Tushar holds an MBA from INSEAD and is dedicated to helping startups grow and succeed in a competitive landscape. - Investing Trends in Southeast Asia, Israel, and Australia - Global Expansion Strategy - Comprehensive Due Diligence Process #VentureCapital #Startups #Investing #TechInvesting #Entrepreneurship

Jack McClelland is an investor and engineer at Afore, a pre-seed focused venture capital fund managing approximately $300 million across three funds. He actively supports and invests in early-stage founders while also developing internal tools crucial for Afore's operations. Jack leads the Alpha Program, a pre-seed deal investing $1 million at $10 million (post) into promising tech startups globally, regardless of industry or traction, with a particular enthusiasm for young technical talent. His journey began with founding a software company in high school, followed by initiatives to empower other young founders through platforms like Rough Draft and Contrary. Prior to Afore, Jack gained diverse internship experience across companies ranging from pre-seed to IPO stages and top-tier VC firms, complementing his education in Computer Science and Finance from Boston College. Rooted in an educational environment promoting design thinking and passion projects, Jack is passionate about supporting spirited leaders who tackle real-world challenges with innovative solutions, reflecting his belief in the transformative potential of entrepreneurship. - Investing with Discipline at Pre-Seed Stages - Future Perspectives on the Venture Landscape - Understanding the Needs of Next Generation Founders #VentureCapital #Startup #Investing #Entrepreneurship #PreSeed

Mo Koyfman is the Founder and General Partner at Shine Capital. In 2022, Shine Capital announced the launch of two new funds: Shine II, a $200M early-stage fund, and Shine Opportunities I, a $100M vehicle. Prior to starting Shine, Mo was the Managing Member at Moko Brands, where he made angel investments in notable companies such as Coinbase, Polychain, and Harry's. Before Moko, Mo spent over 7 years as a General Partner at Spark Capital. At Spark Capital, he invested in companies like Plaid, Warby Parker, and Skillshare. Before joining Spark, Mo spent over 5 years at IAC. During his time at IAC, he oversaw a group of companies including Connected Ventures (parent of Vimeo), CollegeHumor, and BustedTees. - Building a Strong and Effective VC Firm - Portfolio Management and Value Creation - Market Trends and Investment Opportunities #VentureCapital #VC #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Investment #TechInvesting

Jason Marks is the founder and CEO of Telo Trucks. He led the Autonomous Vehicles and Driver Assistance Systems test programs at National Instruments (NI), where he was a Chief Business Development Manager. He developed the test systems for five major U.S. automakers’ Autonomy and ADAS test systems for their 2024 model year vehicles. He’s an experienced Sales, Marketing, and R&D leader with patents in LiDAR. - Current state of autonomous tech and challenges - Impact on transportation, logistics, urban planning - Automakers vs tech companies in autonomous vehicle race #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #AutoTech #SmartMobility #FutureTransport

Howard Ko is an Investment Partner at Morpheus. With expertise spanning across robotics, healthcare, insuretech, fintech, and proptech, Howard brings a unique blend of knowledge to the table. Currently serving as a board member for Rize, RIOS, Rugged Robotics, IngeniousIO, and Tagnos, as well as a board observer for Bridg and RapidDeploy, Howard is deeply involved in shaping the success of emerging ventures. Prior to his current roles, Howard gained valuable experience at Mission Ventures, specializing in software and semiconductor investments, and in the Technology Investment Banking Group at Salomon Smith Barney, where he played integral roles in public and private financings as well as M&A activities. Additionally, he has served as the co-chair of the San Diego Telecom Council Wireless Infrastructure Group and as a member of the Board of Reviewers for the San Diego-based Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology, funded by the Department of Defense. - Proptech Revolution: Reshaping Real Estate with Technology - The Rise of Robotics in Industry: Applications and Impact - Advancements in AI-Powered Robotics: From Automation to Autonomy #RoboticsFuture #InsureTechInnovations #FintechDisruption #ProptechRevolution #TechInvestmentOpportunities

Fintech and Insurtech investing expert, Amir Kabir, discusses the rise of Insurtech, the role of AI and data analytics in Fintech and Insurtech investing, and how startups are transforming the financial industry. Topics include opportunities and challenges for investors, Fintech disruption, and the evolution of Insurtech.

Meet Alasdair Mann, the driving force behind Alementary, where videos spark excitement about emerging technologies and the brilliant minds behind them. With over 100 million views per month, Alasdair's expertise spans engineering, data science, and product development. Transitioning to video content creation in 2021, he dedicated himself to producing daily videos, overcoming challenges to achieve remarkable success. His content skyrocketed from thousands to millions of views in May 2022, propelling brands to unprecedented visibility. Alasdair's impact extends far and wide, from helping startups reach 60 million people in three videos to aiding venture capitalists and media companies in reaching millions more. Through innovation and determination, Alasdair continues to shape the landscape of tech marketing, empowering brands to connect with audiences and thrive in the digital age. - How to Go Viral: Insights for Brands, VC Firms, and Startups - Tech Startups and Video Marketing: Success Stories and Strategies - Building a Following in Tech: A Playbook for Social Media Success #TechBrandBuilding #SocialMediaStrategy #TechInfluencer #DigitalMarketing #PersonalBranding

Ilya Strebulaev is the foremost academic expert on venture capital. He is the founder of the Venture Capital Initiative and David S. Lobel Professor of Private Equity and Professor of Finance at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he teaches a popular class on venture capital. Ilya’s research has been widely published in leading academic journals and featured by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Bloomberg and the Harvard Business Review. He frequently leads executive sessions for senior business and government leaders around the world and has consulted for companies and investors on venture industry trends and corporate innovation. In 2023, he was named a Top Voice on LinkedIn. - How are the most innovative companies organized? - The unique dynamics of Corporate Venture Capital and its impact on innovation - How to navigate the decision-making process after the initial investment? #CorporateVentureCapital #CVC #InnovationStrategy #VentureCapital #DecisionMaking

Vivien is a Partner at Pear. Vivien focuses on investing in health: human and planet health. She leads Pear’s Female Founder Circles program supporting the next generation of female technical founders and runs a 14 week program twice a year. Previously, she worked on executive business strategy, new products and product growth for Airbnb Homes and Transportation, and was a consultant at BCG, focused on defining innovation and growth strategies for healthcare, consumer, and technology companies. She also hosts the Pear Healthcare Playbook Podcast, featuring successful founders on discussing how they built a digital health business from 0 to 1 and beyond. She is passionate about backing and supporting mission-driven founders who hope to improve the world we live in with technology. - Trends in Healthcare Investments - Role of AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare - Scaling Strategies for Digital Health Startups #HealthTechInnovation #DigitalHealth #StartupScaling #HealthcareTechnology #MedTech

Larry Liu is the CEO and founder of Weee!, North America's largest and fastest growing ethnic e-grocer with 5+ X growth in 2020. Larry envisions a world where people celebrate life through food, promoting the collective enjoyment and exploration of delightful, home-based food products and experiences. Established in 2015 and now valued at over $4.1 billion. - Technology and Innovation in E-Grocery - Business Growth and Expansion Strategies - Cultural Impact and Community Building #Weee #OnlineGrocery #EthnicFood #StartupCulture #TechInnovation