Mark Peter Davis
Mark Peter Davis
Mark Peter Davis is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, a serial founder, community organizer, author, and podcaster. He received his BA in Economics and History from Duke University and his MBA in Venture Finance from Columbia Business School. He began his career as a summer analyst at Lehman Brothers and later worked as an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company before transitioning into venture capital.
Davis has held several notable positions, including Senior Associate at Draper Fisher Jurvetson Gotham Ventures, Co-Founder & Board Member at Kohort Technologies, Inc., Venture Partner at Primary Ventures, and Managing Partner at Interplay. Throughout his career, he has also founded and led various successful venture communities, including Duke Venture Community, New York Venture Community, and Columbia Venture Community.
As an author, Davis wrote "The Fundraising Rules," a comprehensive guide to raising capital for startup founders. He is also the former host of the popular podcast "Innovation with Mark Peter Davis," where he interviewed leading entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators.
With his diverse background, deep expertise in venture capital, and passion for community building, Mark Peter Davis is a force to be reckoned with in the startup world.
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