Eric Paley is a prominent figure in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. As a Partner at Founder Collective, a seed-stage VC firm, he has helped lead investments into well-known companies like Uber, OPOWER, and Makerbot. Prior to his work in venture capital, Paley founded Brontes Technologies, a 3D imaging company that was acquired by 3M. He's also served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School and is a frequent contributor to Techcrunch. Paley's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business from The Ohio State University, as well as a law degree from Capital University Law School. He's held numerous leadership positions, including as a council member for the City of Columbus and as board member of the New England Venture Capital Association.