About

Julie le Blanc Duvergé is a current Advisory to VentureOut and the Managing Director for Europe. A seasoned startup executive having helped a number of foreign startups to launch and build their brand in the U.S. market, Julie joined the VentureOut team in April 2017 and is responsible for guiding branding, communication, and partner and sponsor relationships. She has been based in France since January 2018.

Prior to VentureOut, Julie spent 10 years working in sales, marketing, and business development roles for tech companies in 4 different countries across 3 continents. A French citizen, Julie earned her Master’s of Management from ESCP Europe where she studied Marketing.

Sam is the Director of Business Development at VentureOut. As a seasoned business operator in and out of the startup ecosystem, Sam brings over 10 years of experience and legal background to the team. In his role at VentureOut, Sam is responsible for developing the pipeline of upcoming programs, sponsor and partner outreach, and overseeing the entire startup application, interview, and selection process. Prior to VentureOut, Sam has counseled founders and various companies on a wide range of issues including strategy, investor relations, incorporation, and intellectual property rights. He also ran Operations for several years at a regional automotive parts distributor with a wide range of responsibilities from sales, developing an eCommerce platform, and logistics. Sam received his BA from Colgate University and his JD from the GGU School of Law.

Brett Brody is the Director of Business Development at VentureOut and an advisor to a number of top startups in NYC. Brett was the first employee of VentureOut, joining the team in 2013, and enabled a lot of the growth and success they have seen in the past 3 years. As the Director of Business Development, Brett is responsible for developing the pipeline of upcoming programs, sponsor and partner outreach, and overseeing the entire startup application, interview and selection process.

Prior to VentureOut, Brett’s career covered consulting, finance, and sales working at PetCareRx, Kyriba and Sterling AMG. Brett earned a Bachelor's of Science in Management at Tulane University where he studied finance and music.

Nathan joined VentureOut in February of 2020, after finding success in New York building a number of hospitality businesses. He brings a unique skillset to the team, with a background in economics and mathematics, and a varied career that focused on leading diverse teams in many different industries.

Originally from Perth, Australia, Nathan more or less accidentally ended up in New York City, cultivating a creative energy and a willingness to take risks. Outside of the office, he can be found in local coffee spots in Brooklyn with a Frisbee or skateboard in hand, pining for a beach in Sydney.

Nathan studied a Bachelor of Economics at the University of Sydney, Australia. He is looking to apply and accelerate his operational and management skills in the tech industry.

Mattia is a 24-year-old student at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, majoring in Management and minoring in Business Administration. He gained hands-on experience in management and business administration through academic and work experiences in the USA, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Italy. He has a strong work ethic, he is a critical and analytical thinker, and having lived all around Italy, including in the business hubs of Milan and Rome, he has an open mindset and world view. He has acquired knowledge related to disruptive technologies such as AI, Healthtech, Blockchain, and Smart Cities. He is a native Italian speaker, and fluent in English with high-level certifications.

Alexandra Frumberg is the CMO of VentureOut and  Creative Director & Founder of ALX Creatives - a full-service, strategically-driven creative digital agency. Fueled by opportunity, creativity, community, and coffee, she has spent over a decade helping companies find their voice and build their brand from the ground up.

Alexandra uses her knowledge of working with a team of talented specialists to bring to brands an integrated, holistic approach. By empowering our clients to find their own vision, she helps their big ideas become one powerful story across multiple platforms.

Before founding ALX, Alexandra was the Creative Director at Elite Brand's byways of a successful career in fashion and editorial photography. The agency is headquartered in New York City and recently expanded to Chicago

Lisa Stapleton joined the VentureOut team in January 2020 and is now the acting Marketing Manager. Prior to VentureOut, Lisa worked in a range of industries from fashion to hospitality, and entrepreneurship.

Growing up in Silicon Valley culture, Lisa is particularly interested in incubators and accelerators. Eventually, she wants to start her own company and go on to be a Venture Capitalist. When she’s not working, she’s writing music and playing piano, guitar, or singing. Lisa is originally from Austin, Texas but plans to stay in New York indefinitely as she’s in love with the hustle culture here.

Henry is an Associate within the quickly expanding Advisory Practice at VentureOut, working alongside our Advisory Director driving growth and success for clients and founders. With a background in Brand Consulting, Digital Transformation, and Management Consulting, Henry has managed c-suite directives for Fortune 100 firms and led strategic growth efforts for dozens of brands and startups. At VentureOut Henry’s work spans from strategic expansion and business models to fundraising, marketing, and any consulting challenge in the startup world. Prior to VentureOut, Henry was a strategy lead at several boutique consultancies working with clients on impact investing, innovation, business transformation, M&A, as well as screening and due diligence for VCs. Henry insists that anywhere is an opportunity to explore, and classic cars are his passion and preferred method of transportation. He studied Art History and Macro Economics at Washington College in Maryland.

Nick joined VentureOut in July 2020 as a Business Development Analyst. He is currently in his final year at Lafayette College where he is pursuing a double major in Economics and Government and Law. Nick has previous experience in the startup world after co-founding startup Roomie Rentals, where he wore many hats in helping grow the business and continues to be an active member of the Roomie team. His interest in the greater startup ecosystem lies in analyzing how sociopolitical events impact investing practices of VCs and more generally how they help startups create value and grow. Nick is looking to leverage his experience at VentureOut to further break into the financial services industry.

Nikhil joined VentureOut in July 2020 as a research analyst for the business development team. He is currently a junior at UC Berkeley studying math and data science. He is passionate about the sustainable development and has done noteworthy research in this field.

Interested in creative problem solving, he joined VentureOut to learn about how businesses can be made into real-world solutions to pressing problems. Previously, he has worked in a Congressional Office, consulted for two companies, and held multiple research roles. He hopes his diverse background and analytical skillset will allow him to contribute a unique perspective to VentureOut.