Nima interviewed Sumeet Jain, Investment Director Intel Capital @SXSW. He spoke about Intel Capital & they’re global reach. His sweet spot is consumer internet: ecommerce, mobile technologies, advertising technologies all the way to software that is virally distributed. This was his 5th SXSW! “There are a large number of global Corporates who are there to learn about what is happening in the tech ecosystem this year & last year. Before it was just a token & now its genuine!” He spoke about Elon Musk’s quote “I’d like to die on Mars!”
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Christine Herron Intel Capital: How Venture Capital Works
Christine Herron, Managing Director Intel Capital: Christine joined Intel Capital in 2010. Previously, Christine was a Principal with First Round Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, where she worked with companies such as BillFloat, Double Verify, Get Satisfaction, Mint.com, and Xobni. As a Director at Omidyar Network, she developed the Media practice strategy and led deals such as Common Sense Media and Socialtext. Christine serves on the advisory boards for 500 Startups, Rebel Unit Media, Roominate, and StartX, and is a frequent speaker. She has also served on the Nonprofit Technology Conference (N-TEN), Typepad, and Web 2.0 Expo advisory boards and Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet Board of Directors. Christine earned her MBA at Stanford University, and her BA in English at Columbia University, Columbia College. You can find Christine on Twitter @christine