WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Venture Capital Association
(NVCA) announced that Byron Deeter,
Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, will serve as the 2024-2025
Chair of the NVCA Board of Directors.
"Byron's energy and expertise will help drive the venture
industry forward at a pivotal time for the entrepreneurial
ecosystem," said NVCA President and CEO Bobby Franklin. "His deep understanding of cloud
and AI technologies, coupled with his strategic vision, will enable
NVCA to effectively amplify the voice of the venture capital
industry and ensure that NVCA continues to be a strong advocate for
its members and the broader startup community."
"As we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead,
particularly in the wake of the 2024 election, I am honored to lead
NVCA in strengthening and protecting the ecosystem to guarantee the
continued growth of innovation," said Byron
Deeter. "NVCA's responsibility lies in promoting
entrepreneurship and fostering policies that facilitate new company
creation, and I'm eager to convey this message to
policymakers."
Deeter is preceded by Charles
Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures.
"We are grateful to Charles for his leadership and commitment to
NVCA over the past year," said Franklin. "Charles filled a unique
space as both Chair of NVCA and an active board member of Venture
Forward. His experience and success in the industry will continue
to be both an inspiration to emerging managers and a powerful voice
in telling the industry story."
NVCA also announced the appointment of eight new directors to
its board who will serve four-year terms from 2024-2028:
- Erica Brescia, Managing
Director, Redpoint Ventures
- Ric Fenton, General Partner,
TCV
- Aziz Gilani, Managing Director,
Mercury Fund
- Ryan Nece, Managing Partner,
Next Legacy Partners
- Tom Shehab, MD, Managing
Partner, Arboretum Ventures
- Chelsea Stoner, General Partner,
Battery Ventures
- Jarrid Tingle, Managing Partner,
Harlem Capital
- Rick Yang, Partner, Head of
Technology, NEA
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) empowers the
next generation of American companies that will fuel the economy of
tomorrow. As the voice of the U.S. venture capital and startup
community, NVCA advocates for public policy that supports the
American entrepreneurial ecosystem. Serving the venture community
as the preeminent trade association, NVCA arms the venture
community for success, serving as the leading resource for venture
capital data, practical education, peer-led initiatives, and
networking. For more information about NVCA, please visit
www.nvca.org.
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