Boris Silver

Boris Silver is the co-founder and president of FundersClub, recognized as the world's first online venture capital platform. He has been with FundersClub since its inception in May 2012, and his role involves connecting accredited investors with early-stage startups.

Background and Education

Before co-founding FundersClub, Boris worked at Bunge, a global agribusiness firm, where he participated in their Commodity Risk Management Training Program from August 2010 to August 2011. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.123

Achievements

Boris has been acknowledged in notable lists such as Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Tech and Silicon Valley Business Journal's 40 Under 40. His entrepreneurial journey includes participating in the Summer 2012 Batch of Y Combinator, which helped launch FundersClub and establish it as a significant player in the venture capital landscape.123

FundersClub's Impact

Under his leadership, FundersClub has facilitated investments of over $25 million from more than 11,000 accredited investors into various startups, thereby democratizing access to venture capital. The platform allows investors to contribute as little as $3,000 to startups, which is a significant shift from traditional venture capital practices.34

Boris Silver's vision for FundersClub aims to address the challenges faced by both investors and entrepreneurs, focusing on innovation and support for the startup ecosystem.135