Our Experts
Our 'By CVCs, for CVCs' Approach
We bring together corporate venturing experts from around the globe to share deep CV industry research and best practice knowledge. Leaders from high-performing CV groups provide their expertise and insights in videos, panels, case studies, and as course mentors. We also gather high-potential startup founders, CEOs and specialist experts across the curriculum.
We're delighted that so many experts have supported the Institute and we'll continue to add even more to the community.
GCV Institute Experts
The Global Corporate Venturing Institute is the first specialized institute focused on CV industry advancement, staying power and innovation impact. The Institute provides professional development and certification, benchmarking and access to specialized CV communities of practice. Our team of expert instructors brings decades of experience as CVC leaders, startup executives and consultants to VCs, CVCs, their portfolio companies and internal innovation teams.
Liz Arrington
Co-Founder and Managing Director
GCV Keystone Head
Patty Rowland Burke
Course Director & Instructional Design Lead
Lee Sessions
Course Director & CV Ecosystem Head
(Keystone Fellow)
Mark Klopp
Course Director -
CVC Investment Programs
Tammi E. Smorynski
Course Director - Advanced Institute Curriculum
(Keystone Fellow)
Paul Morris
Course Director -
CVC Investment Programs
Featured Guest Experts
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Amy Burr
President, Jet Blue Ventures
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Jeff Herbst
Managing Partner, GFT Ventures
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