LA #TechWeek Investor 360: VC Fireside Chat
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Garrett Gilbertson of SUM Ventures, as he shares his insights on the latest trends in startup funding, the evolving landscape of innovation, and the future of entrepreneurship.
Discover what it takes to secure funding in today's competitive market, hear success stories from their portfolio, and gain actionable advice for navigating the VC world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or industry enthusiast, this event promises valuable perspectives and networking opportunities. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with and learn from one of the best in the business!
Speaker Bio: Garrett is a Managing Partner of SUM Ventures and Chairman of the Band of Angels Los Angeles. He is an entrepreneur, investor, decorated Afghan War veteran, and former USAF Captain with cross-functional leadership experience leading teams from Kabul to Caltech. Before SUM Ventures he led investments for family offices, angel groups, and corporate venture funds. His investments and experience include aerospace and defense, gaming, consumer products, life science, proptech, and fintech.
Company Bio: SUM Ventures (formerly Startup Mavericks) is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on seed-stage investing and portfolio growth acceleration. At SUM Ventures, we invest in founders building fast-growth technology startups. We focus on FinTech and PropTech but will also invest opportunistically across all industries. Our growth-focused approach has led to our 233% IRR since 2018.
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This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.