Myrto Lalacos είναι influencer

Helping VC firms launch and grow | Founder, The Emerging VC | Ex-VC turned VC Builder | LinkedIn Top Voice

Athens, Attiki, Greece
22 χιλ. ακόλουθοι 500+ συνδέσεις

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I've spent the last four years helping build what became the world's largest accelerator for venture capital firms.

During that time, the Silicon Valley program I ran contributed to launching over 60% of the world's new VC funds every year. I worked directly with thousands of emerging managers across 13 cohorts, each of 350 fund managers, helping them go from idea to operational fund. I also built and ran the program that trained 1,800 individuals in the fundamentals of venture capital.

Before that, I spent nearly three years as an investor at Praetura Ventures, an Emerging VC fund in the UK, and several years running Accelerate ME accelerator programs for student founders at the University of Manchester, which is now one of the largest student-run acceelrators in the country.

Along the way I became a LinkedIn Top Voice for my content on launching, running, and investing in VC firms. I've posted consistently for years on everything from fund formation to LP strategy to the operational realities of running a lean Fund I. I write for the people doing the work, not the people watching from the sidelines.

I care deeply about making venture capital more accessible, more diverse, and more honest about what it actually takes.

Now I'm building The Emerging VC as an independently curated resource for managers preparing to launch or growing their VC firms.

More on that here: https://theemerging.vc/

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22 χιλ. ακόλουθοι

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Εμπειρία

  • Founder

    The Emerging VC

    - Σήμερα 8 μήνες

    The Emerging VC is the independent resource platform for emerging venture capital fund managers and VC leaders.

    I founded it to close the gap that has always existed in this space: the tools, knowledge, and networks that help VC fund managers succeed have historically been built for established firms. The Emerging VC changes that.

    The platform curates practical knowledge, vetted tools, and events built for the operational reality of emerging managers, all free for fund managers,…

    The Emerging VC is the independent resource platform for emerging venture capital fund managers and VC leaders.

    I founded it to close the gap that has always existed in this space: the tools, knowledge, and networks that help VC fund managers succeed have historically been built for established firms. The Emerging VC changes that.

    The platform curates practical knowledge, vetted tools, and events built for the operational reality of emerging managers, all free for fund managers, funded by vetted partners with no conflicting commercial interests.

    Built on 1,450+ first-degree relationships with active emerging managers globally, and four years running the programmes that contributed to the launch of over 60% of the world's new VC funds annually.

  • Accelerate ME

    9 χρόνια 2 μήνες

    • Board Advisor

      Accelerate ME

      - Σήμερα 7 χρόνια 4 μήνες

      Manchester Area, United Kingdom

    • Director

      Accelerate ME

      - 1 Ετήσιοι 3 μήνες

      Manchester Area, United Kingdom

      AccelerateME is a non-for profit pre-seed accelerator for young founders. We identify the most promising student startups across four universities in Manchester and create a programme tailored to their individual needs. As director, lead on the strategic, operational and financial responsibilities of the organisation.

    • Head of Acceleration

      Accelerate ME

      - 9 μήνες

      Manchester Area, United Kingdom

      On my free time, I design and implement the structure to successfully run a pre-seed accelerator for students and recent graduates from The University of Manchester. I am responsible for creating a programme tailored to the individual acceleration needs of the 9 fantastic startups on the 2018 cohort, managing partner relations (e.g. mentors, investors and support network) and leading internal operations from cohort selection through to Demo Day.

  • VC Lab

    3 χρόνια 11 μήνες

    • Principal

      VC Lab

      - 2 χρόνια 2 μήνες

      Palo Alto, California, United States

      Ran the world's largest accelerator programme for venture capital firms, contributing to the launch of over 60% of the world's new VC funds globally every year.

      Led 13 cohorts of 350 emerging fund managers each, working directly with GPs on fund thesis, LP strategy, operational infrastructure, and investment process. Also built and ran the Venture Institute, a training programme that put 1,800 individuals through the fundamentals of venture capital.

      During this period, the…

      Ran the world's largest accelerator programme for venture capital firms, contributing to the launch of over 60% of the world's new VC funds globally every year.

      Led 13 cohorts of 350 emerging fund managers each, working directly with GPs on fund thesis, LP strategy, operational infrastructure, and investment process. Also built and ran the Venture Institute, a training programme that put 1,800 individuals through the fundamentals of venture capital.

      During this period, the programme became the defining force in how new VC firms are launched globally, operating across every continent and fund type. Recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice for content on launching and running VC firms, reaching 20,000+ LinkedIn followers.

    • Senior Associate

      VC Lab

      - 1 Ετήσιοι 10 μήνες

      Palo Alto, California, United States

  • Investment Executive

    Praetura Ventures

    - 2 χρόνια 10 μήνες

    Manchester Area, United Kingdom

    VC in early-stage VC investor across B2B SaaS, fintech, and consumer technology in the UK.

  • L Marks

    2 χρόνια 2 μήνες

    • Partnerships & Network Manager

      L Marks

      - 1 Ετήσιοι 2 μήνες

    • Programme Associate

      L Marks

      - 1 έτος 1 μήνας

      Manchester Area, United Kingdom

      L Marks is an early-stage tech startup investor and corporate innovator. As Programme Associate, I help run 10-week accelerator-like programmes within corporates looking to innovate, where industry-related startups are brought into the corporate headquarters to trial and validate their products, receive mentoring and potentially raise their next round of funding.

  • Student VC

    Campus Capital

    - 1 Ετήσιοι 10 μήνες

    Manchester Area, United Kingdom

    Campus Capital is the world's biggest and UK's first venture capital fund which is partly managed by students. Designed and implemented strategy to set up the first Manchester Student VC team. Carried on my involvement to manage investment pipeline including analysing pitch decks, meeting with founders and attracting dealflow.

  • Co-Founder

    The Leafy City

    - 3 μήνες

    Founded The Leafy City with the vision of filling urban homes with easy to care for plants to make up for the lack of nature in UK cities.

  • Accelerate ME

    10 μήνες

    • Programme Manager

      Accelerate ME

      - 5 μήνες

      Manchester Area, United Kingdom

      AccelerateME is a student-run accelerator supporting the growth of Manchester student startups. As Programme Manager, I ensure the programme is running effectively towards helping 7 amazing startups reach their next level of growth.

    • Community Manager

      Manchester Entrepreneurs

      - 10 μήνες

      Manchester Area, United Kingdom

  • Startup Support Intern

    L Marks

    - 3 μήνες

    Manchester Area, United Kingdom

    L Marks run programmes which aim to bring tech startup and corporates together. In this most rewarding role I:
    - Tracked the programme progress of 7 tech-startups whose products are revolutionising the clothing retail industry
    - Supported them in accelerating negotiations with potential corporate client N Brown

  • People & Organisation Department Intern

    PwC Greece

    - 2 μήνες

    • Created tool to make candidate database building faster and more efficient
    • Conceptualised and built tool to enhance future interns' experience
    • Designed concept and content of assessment centre exercise

  • Entrepreneurship Club Vice-President

    Alliance Manchester Business School Business Clubs

    - 9 μήνες

    Manchester

    MBA student-led organisation with mission of building a resilient and supported community of like-minded people. Organised speaker, networking and knowledge building events.

  • Internship

    Icon Platforms

    - 3 μήνες

    Athens, Greece

    Technology company offering organisational and marketing solutions to clients through developing apps based on gamification principles.
    •Assessed middle-eastern client’s cultural needs and advised on content of marketing tool the company was producing for them.
    •Content development

  • Freelance Host

    Impact Hub Westminster

    - 5 μήνες

    London Area, United Kingdom

    Community and co-working space designed to act as an ecosystem of resources, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities to grow social enterprises’ impact.
    •Catalyzing hub’s internal community by connecting members, tending to the workspace and carrying out administrative work.

  • Community Manager & Editor

    Impact Magazine France

    - 1 έτος

    Greater Brighton and Hove Area

    • Review articles for recently-launched freelance French magazine focusing on culture, innovation and inspirational insight on art, lifestyles and activities
    • Translate French articles into English in order to launch an English version of the magazine
    • Responsible for Impact Magazine’s Instagram account and its networks’ growth

  • Sustainability Leadership Trainee

    Akasha Innovation

    - 3 μήνες

    London Area, United Kingdom

    12-week training program aimed at transforming mindsets whilst developing the functional and cognitive skills necessary to take up the challenge of becoming a leader in sustainability.
    •Applied resources to consult Positive News on growth strategy.

  • Publicity & Engagement Officer

    TEDxSussexUniversity

    - 10 μήνες

    • Recruiting speakers for the event
    • Managing volunteer team before and during the TEDxSussexUniversity 2014 Conference
    • In charge of TEDxSussexUniversity media presence
    • Actively engaged in raising funds for the society
    • Knowledge of TEDx regulations
    • Multilateral support in the organisation of the TEDxSussexUniversity 2014 Conference
    • Strategically enhanced committee's group salience

  • Start-Up Sussex Finalist

    Sussex Innovation Centre

    - 6 μήνες

    • Made it to final stage of business course and competition (top 6 out of 150 initial applicants)
    • Weekly two-hour trainings focused on applying our business idea to the different parts of a business model canvas (Value Proposition, Customer Segments, Cost Structure, Revenue Streams, Channels, Key Resources, Key Partners and Activities, Customer Relationships).
    • Three hour seminar on confidence and presence building designed to enhance presentation skills.
    • Final phases included…

    • Made it to final stage of business course and competition (top 6 out of 150 initial applicants)
    • Weekly two-hour trainings focused on applying our business idea to the different parts of a business model canvas (Value Proposition, Customer Segments, Cost Structure, Revenue Streams, Channels, Key Resources, Key Partners and Activities, Customer Relationships).
    • Three hour seminar on confidence and presence building designed to enhance presentation skills.
    • Final phases included training in market analysis, market trend research, competitor assessment, SWOT and PEST analysis, sales and growth strategies
    • Gained experience in producing a business plan.

  • University of Sussex Students' Union

    7 μήνες

    • Customer Service

      University of Sussex Students' Union

      - 6 μήνες

    • Student Representative Training Facilitator

      University of Sussex Students' Union

      - 2 μήνες

      Worked alongside the Engagement and Representation team of the University of Sussex Students’ Union to put together two whole-day training conferences for the newly- elected reps. As student rep facilitators we provided reps a chance to network, get all the information they need about their new role, practice communication and presentation skills and engage in group discussion.

    • Student Rep Ambassador

      University of Sussex Students' Union

      - 2 μήνες

      •Used thorough knowledge of the Student Union democratic practices in order to engage students in the student representative elections

  • Intern

    OSCE

    - 3 μήνες

    •Worked alongside Anti-Corruption, Education, Minority Integration and Anti-Human Trafficking projects
    •Attended national conferences
    •Broadened my political, economical and sociological knowledge of the Balkan region

  • Unpaid Social Worker Assistant

    Lavrio Public Hospital

    - 3 μήνες

    Assist political refugees, the elderly and the disabled (physically and psychologically) with everyday tasks and administrative paperwork.

Εκπαίδευση

  • Alliance Manchester Business School

    MSc Organisational Psychology

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  • University of Sussex

    Bachelor of Science (BSc) Psychology

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    Δραστηριότητες και Σωματεία:Sussex TED Society Student Rep Student Rep Ambassador

  • Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, Ankara

    French Baccalauréat Scientific Section

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Δεξιότητες

Μαθήματα

  • Altruism and Helping Behaviour

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  • Discovering Statistis

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  • Organizational Psychology

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  • Positive Psychology

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  • Psychology of Collective Action

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  • Research Skills in Psychology

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  • Social Research Methods in Psychology

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  • Understanding Business and Management

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Γλώσσες

  • French

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  • Greek

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  • Spanish

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  • English

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  • BPS Graduate Member

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