Sam Mandel

Sam Mandel is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in business operations, venture capital, and law. He studied Philosophy at the University of London and later earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at UC San Diego before obtaining his Doctor of Jurisprudence in Law from Yale Law School. Sam has held numerous leadership positions throughout his career, including Senior Vice President at Betaworks, Partner at Hipparion, and CEO at Poncho. He was also a David Rockefeller Fellow at the Partnership for New York City and has held several roles at major media corporations, including Senior Vice President of Business Development at Aol and Time Warner. His expertise includes business development, operations, and venture capital.