2011 Screening &
Coaching Committee

Victor Boyajian, SNR Denton
Somak Chattopadhyay, GSA Ventures
Mike Cichowski, Edison Ventures
Brad Ellis, Square1 Bank
Scott English, Hearst
David Ethridge, NYSE Euronext
Rick Heitzmann, FirstMark Capital (Conference Co-Chair)
Rahul Gandhi, High Peaks Venture Partners (Screening & Coaching Committee Co-Chair)
Michael Geer, Badoo
Jay N. Goldberg, Hudson Ventures
Eric Jensen, New Spring Capital
Scott Johnson, New Atlantic Ventures
Habib Kairouz, Rho Capital Partners (Conference Co-Chair)
Pat Kerins, New Enterprise Associates
Rachel Lam, Time Warner Ventures
Marc Michel, Metamorphic Ventures
Michael Moretti, Silicon Valley Bank
David Rodriguez, Greycroft Partners (Screening & Coaching Committee Co-Chair)
Steven Royster, Alcatel-Lucent Ventures
David Silverman, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Prabhdeep Singh, New York City Investment Fund
Mark Wachen, DreamIt Ventures
Richard Wendell, American Express
Frederic Zussa, Pfizer

Testimonials

"It was a thrill to serve as chairman of Ingenuity 2010–the energy, vibrancy and high level of the participants were impressive. Ingenuity is quickly becoming the must-attend event of the year because of the great company that are showcased as well as the incredible networking!”

–Brian Hirsch,
Managing Director, GSA Venture Partners

"There is a unique level of energy in New York right now–the number of creative entrepreneurs starting businesses has never been higher and a lot of companies with real value are being started. The NYVCA is one of the organizations leading the effort with its strong membership base of VCs and its annual Ingenuity conference, showcasing top CEOs and terrific networking – Greycroft is proud to be a strong supporter and participant in their efforts!”

–Alan Patricof,
Managing Director, Greycroft LLC

"NYVCA has made great strides in becoming an important resource for New York's venture and entrepreneurial communities. The new programs and Ingenuity conference that NYVCA organized in 2010 brought leading venture funders together with smart entrepreneurs in forums that were productive for both. As the city continues to build a stronger ecosystem, NYVCA will be a key driver.”

–Maria Gotsch,
President and CEO, New York Investment Fund

"The NYVCA is an important part of the NYC entrepreneurial ecosystem, acting as a magnet for VCs and entrepreneurs alike, and helping to foster an enlightened community of innovation. This year's Ingenuity conference was a defining moment for the organization, and I expect it to grow in its importance over the coming years."

–David Pakman,
Partner, Venrock

"From nothing one year ago, like a great start-up, NYVCA has very quickly established itself as the center for the New York Venture Market. The Ingenuity conference has become the place to be for the best NYC venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and companies. New York is the world's business capital and one of the fastest growing technology centers–the NYVCA brings together both worlds."

–Rick Heitzmann,
Managing Director, FirstMark Capital

"NYVCA is the nexus of the best entrepreneurs and investors looking to make things happen in New York. My presentation on the growth of Gilt City at the Ingenuity conference created an interesting discussion among participants, and I found value hearing from the other top notch companies attending."

–Nate Richardson,
President, Gilt City

"It was a pleasure have been part of a panel with some of the leading New York-based entrepreneurs at Ingenuity 2010. The NYVCA is an asset to the flourishing startup and entrepreneurial community here in New York, and we look forward to contributing to future NYVCA efforts."

–Barry Silbert,
Founder and CEO, SecondMarket

"Ingenuity was an excellent opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and potential investors. We enjoyed working with our mentor, Babak Yaghmaie, who provided us with both wise and actionable feedback. Better yet, we had fun shamelessly promoting our accessories in the video.”

–Divya Gugnani and Mariah Chase,
Co-Founders, Send the Trend