NeonVest Podcast #4 • Lara Druyan

In this episode, we are interviewing Lara Druyan, Managing Director at Silicon Valley Data Capital! Lara is a Managing Director at Silicon Valley Data Capital, a venture capital fund dedicated to investing in fintech, software, artificial intelligence, and analytics. Previously, she was the Head of Innovation for Royal Bank of Canada where she built a […]

NeonVest Podcast #3 • Dan Ciporin

In this episode, we are interviewing Dan Ciporin, former General Partner at Canaan Partners! Dan was a general partner at Canaan Partners, an early-stage institutional venture capital firm, until late 2020. While at Canaan he focused on financial technology (over 50% of his portfolio, including early-stage investments in Lending Club and Shopkeep), e-commerce, and marketplaces. […]

The Power of Referrals

As a start-up founder, you might be familiar with networking. In businesses especially, what we have doesn’t matter as much as who we know. Because who we know helps people take a chance on us first. As most of our professional opportunities are the result of our connections, it is wise to bank on the […]

500 Strong!

We just crossed 500 Superchargers on neonVest! This is a major milestone and we couldn’t be more proud for what we’ve accomplished, and couldn’t be more excited for what’s coming next! What is a supercharger on NeonVest, and why are they so important? If you’re a startup founder, you must be familiar with the somewhat […]

Starta + neonVest in NYC!

What a night! We had a blast co-hosting a panel with Starta about corporate Venture Capital. The event was completely sold out and it was a really fun time. Panelists included: Starta is a venture ecosystem that finds, fosters, and funds early-stage talent in tech. Starta’s ecosystem includes an early-stage VC fund, an accelerator program in […]

NeonVest Podcast #2 • Tom Sheahan

In this episode, we are interviewing Tom Sheahan, CEO of Red Oxygen! Tom Sheahan is the CEO of Red Oxygen. He is a long-time business owner with 23 years of experience, and faced a unique challenge when he decided to expand his well-established and profitable company. Unlike most startups seeking funding, he needed a way […]

Sold-out event in Seattle!

What a night! 7BC Venture Capital and neonVest partnered to host an exclusive event bringing together the leaders of local startup ecosystem Seattle. The event, held at The Collective, drew in a handpicked selection of individuals ranging from dynastic venture capitalists to emerging managers and senior executives from corporates that work with startups. The evening […]

NeonVest Podcast #1 • Aakash Shah

Welcome to the NeonVest Podcast! We’re excited to announce the launch of the NeonVest podcast, where we’ll be interviewing top venture capital investors and startup founders and operators on all things fundraising, market trends, and go-to-market strategies. Our very first guest is none other than Aakash Shah, one of the co-founders of NeonVest. In this […]

NeonVest Ranks Top 3 on Product Hunt!

NeonVest, the platform designed to help founders connect with investors and operators, including venture capitalists (VCs) and industry experts, has achieved a major milestone by ranking in the top 3 on Product Hunt! Product Hunt is a community-driven platform that helps entrepreneurs and product enthusiasts discover new products and services. The platform features a range […]

How Rural America is taking over the startup scene by surprise

The startup scene has traditionally been dominated by tech hubs such as San Francisco, New York, and Boston. However, in recent years, a new player has entered the game: rural America. While it may come as a surprise to many, rural areas are quickly becoming hotspots for innovative startups. The reasons for this shift are […]