Engaged, Honest, and Present in the Work - Fred Wilson, Partner, Union Square Ventures

Jun 23, 2020, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Union Square Ventures (USV), is known for it's spot-on gift for discovering and investing in brands that become iconic household names - think Twitter, Meetup and Etsy, to name just a few. Join us as Fred Wilson shares how the team at Union Square Ventures' moves behind rhetoric; their firm yet nimble approach allows USV to adhere to their thesis, and evolve in response to our changing world.

Virtual event

About this event

Union Square Ventures (USV), is known for it's spot-on gift for discovering and investing in brands that become iconic household names - think Twitter, Meetup and Etsy, to name just a few.  The USV investment thesis is an evolving set of core ideas that guide their investing; with a focus on companies that broaden access.

Fred Wilson also founded Flatiron Partners. He's an avid blogger, with a penchant for transparency, authenticity and a willingness to help Union Square Ventures pursue a course correct when deemed necessary.  Fred discussed this in a recent post entitled Black Lives Matter on his blog AVC.

Join us as Fred Wilson shares how the team at Union Square Ventures' moves beyond rhetoric; their firm yet nimble approach allows USV to adhere to their thesis, and evolve in response to our changing world.

This is must-see TV if you've been wondering:

  • How to develop a firm yet nimble approach for your business (and yourself) that reflects your values, and that can evolve as necessary
  • How to create tangible, meaningful action for your business that moves beyond diversity training, committees, etc.

Early bird ticket sale extended until June 16th!


 

Check out what happened

Speaker

  • Fred Wilson

    Union Square Ventures

    Partner

When

When

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM UTC

Agenda

Fireside Chat

Organizer

  • Patrice Perkins

    The Word Architect

    Chapter Director

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