S1 E26 - Keshia Theobald-van Gent, Vice President of Investment Management at BDev Ventures and Megan Thorp, General Partner of Ignite Fund of Funds

On this weeks episode of Silicon Valley Impact we speak with Keshia Theobald-van Gent, Vice President of Investment Management at BDev Ventures. BDev Ventures is a Venture Capital Fund that focuses on fast-growing, post-revenue B2B software companies in the US and LATAM, from Seed to Series. Also in the studio is Megan Thorp, General Partner of Ignite Fund of Funds. Ignite's Fund-of-Funds portfolio has broad scope exposure to deep tech AI, targeting venture capital funds that invest in transformative technologies across the AI Infrastructure stack. Keshia leads the investor and operations teams at BDev Ventures. She previously served as the Sr. Director of US Programs at German Accelerator where she led teams in NYC and Silicon Valley to help high-potential European startups enter the US. In additions, she wasvthe Director of Strategic Partnerships at GSVlabs, where she connected the world’s largest companies to the global startup community, accelerated new products, and generated real ROI through digital innovation. Megan has over 10 years of experience in marketing, sales, and back office operations within the Financial Services industry, primarily focused on growth strategies for 9-figure asset managers and wealth advisors. Leveraging her MBA from Johns Hopkins University, where she currently sits on the Dean’s Advisory Board for Carey Business School. Before joining IngiteGTM she spent four years building a Healthtech startup as the Chief Operating Officer.  Join us as we discuss the pathway to becoming a VC, and startup insights. This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact, KPCR 92.9FM in Los Gatos; and 101.9FM in Santa Cruz Tuesdays at 3pm! This show is for entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the hosts, and Silicon Valley Impacts guest’s are strictly their own. These views are not intended to  "Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the host and guests on Silicon Valley Impact are for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice or a solicitation. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a professional before making any financial or business decisions.”