Cracking the Code: Lessons on Capital from a Hacker-Turned-VC
Join us for an insightful conversation with Lucas, Managing Partner at Lytical Ventures, as he shares his journey from hacker to venture capitalist. Discover how his deep expertise in cybersecurity and investing shapes the way he evaluates startups, scales companies, and drives innovation in the tech ecosystem. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this session will decode the keys to success in the world of Venture Capital!
More on the Speaker:
Lucas Nelson is a Managing Partner at Lytical Ventures and member of its investment committee. Along with Steve Berg, he oversees day-to-day fund operations. This includes deal sourcing, technical diligence and deal structuring. Lucas is also responsible for working with the companies in the investment portfolio (including any board responsibilities), as well as managing relationships with limited partners (including regularly reporting fund progress), the venture ecosystem and the back office.
Prior to joining Lytical Ventures, Lucas was a Principal at Evolution Equity and a Principal at Gotham Ventures. Lucas was also a Venture Partner at Antecedent Ventures working as part of the investment team with Steve. Lucas has held operating positions at Adobe and a number of startups. Lucas holds an MBA from Dartmouth and a BS in computer science from Purdue University. He is also a Kauffman Fellow.
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