The operator-turned-investor path is less common in New York than in San Francisco. From being named one of NYC's top technology influencers to the Kauffman Fellows program, these milestones reflect a career built at the intersection of building and backing.
Named one of New York City's Top 50 Movers & Shakers in technology — a recognition of my impact on the city's growing tech and venture capital ecosystem.
The distinction highlighted my role in bridging the gap between operations and investment, and my commitment to strengthening the NYC startup community through active board participation, published research, and media engagement.
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Selected for the Kauffman Fellows Program (Class 19), a Silicon Valley–based leadership program for venture capitalists and innovators. One of the most selective programs in venture capital globally.
Learn more →Invited by Delegate General Catherine Loubier to join the Québec 80 for 80 — a select group of 80 individuals across finance, technology, law, music, and academia, assembled to mark 80 years of Québec's official presence in the United States.
Learn more →Led the publication of a 47-page report on the state of Venture Capital in NYC and the US East Coast, establishing a comprehensive analysis of the region's growing startup ecosystem.
Read the report →Authored The Entrepreneur Playbook for Sourcing a Lead Investor in NYC — a practical guide for founders navigating the New York venture capital landscape.
Read the playbook →Made the transition from 15 years of technology leadership to venture capital, joining as one of the original six members of a new firm — a path less traveled in New York's VC community.
Published views on bias against women in technology in Entrepreneur.com — the article became my most widely shared content and sparked meaningful conversation.
Read the article →Part of the team at Atlas / aQuantive — a big data and analytics company acquired by Microsoft for $6.3 billion, one of the largest tech acquisitions at the time.
“I derive the greatest satisfaction when I have a direct impact on a company's success.”Lylan Masterman