Ask Me Anything: A Fireside Q&A with Veteran VC/Serial Founder David Teten - Light Dao Salon (NYC)
Join Light DAO and an intimate circle of investors and entrepreneurs for an evening of candid conversation with experienced VC David Teten.
Guest Speaker: David Teten
David Teten is the founder of Versatile VC, which backs “investment tech” companies which help investors generate alpha. He is a Venture Partner with Orange Collective, a fund of 150+ Y Combinator alumni backing Y Combinator founders. David is Chair of AltsTech, a community of investors in private companies using AI, technology and analytics to generate alpha, and Founders’ Next Move, for tech founders exploring new ideas. He was formerly a Partner with Coolwater Capital, which invests in emerging fund managers as a limited partner, into general partnerships, and into fund management companies. He was also formerly a Managing Partner with HOF Capital; Partner with ff Venture Capital; and Founder of Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of NY. He started his career as a strategy consultant, Bear Stearns investment banker, and serial founder with two cash exits as CEO.
This evening will kick off with a few fireside questions to get the conversation flowing, but the heart of the evening will be an interactive audience Q&A. Come ready with your questions, or submit them in advance when you RSVP.
Together, we’ll explore:
Lessons from investing through tech cycles, hype curves, and hard truths
How to Make America Functional Again
How the best VC's are using (or failing to use) technology to gain an edge
What founders and fund managers overlook, and what seasoned investors see clearly
And anything else you want to ask
Whether you're an investor, founder, or someone building the next thing - this is a rare opportunity to hear real talk from a veteran investor who’s seen it all, and still plays on the edge of what’s next.
SALON AGENDA:
7:00-7:30pm - Welcome and snacks served
7:30-7:40pm - Introductions
7:40-8:05pm - Group connection experience
8:05-8:45pm - Fireside Q&A
8:45-9:00pm - Business connect
9:00-9:30pm - Deepen connections
VENUE DETAILS: The gathering is in Manhattan. The exact address will be sent to confirmed guests.
DRESS: We encourage authentic self-expression! Shoes off because in private residence.
GUEST POLICY: We are a members only (known as Dao Owners) community. All Dao Guests must be approved and can receive one in-person gathering for free. Dao Guests are eligible to become a Dao Owner Member. Otherwise, one must become a Dao Owner to continue attending gatherings. Please note that invitations are not a guarantee for entry, and we invite you to thoroughly answer the approval questions. Friends or +1s must RSVP individually. Unapproved show-ups will not be granted entry.
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