who we work with
Startups
SUPPORTING Tech
FOUNDERS & CEOS
We support over 200 technology companies through more than 30 programs every year. We support our founders to access new markets, raise capital, and scale through our VentureOut Explore, Execute and Endeavor programs.
Governments
BUILDING BRIDGES
around the world
We serve 24 foreign government clients, helping support tech ecosystems around the world. We build bridges between these communities and the US, bringing best practices, thought leaders and investors to help technology companies reach global success.
Corporations
SOURCING TECH &
DRIVING INNOVATION
Corporations are more aware than ever that they need to innovate to compete. We help corporations to source technology from around the world for pilots, M&A activity and to build innovation programs and accelerators.
whO we are
Brian Frumberg
CEO & Founder
Brian is the CEO and founder of VentureOut, which he launched in 2012 while working at Gotham Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund. He started VentureOut as a vehicle to help bridge the gap between the innovators around the world and the opportunities available to them in the New York and San Francisco technology ecosystems.
Brian is also a proud advocate of the New York City's vibrant technology community, a role he plays as a speaker, a mentor, on the Board of Directors of the NYC Innovation Collective, Founding Member of NYC Tech International, a member of the FWD.us Innovation Council and as the Founder of the Chaminade Alumni Entrepreneurs Association.
Prior to VentureOut, Brian’s career has spanned venture, at Gotham Ventures, consulting, supporting early-stage tech startups in NYC, business development, at OTR Global, and sales, as the youngest institutional salesperson globally at Standard & Poor's. Brian received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Richmond.
Brett Brody
Director of Business Development
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.
Julie le Blanc Duvergé
Director of Marketing
Julie le Blanc Duvergé is the Director of Marketing at 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 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.
Eric Wollberg
Program Manager
Eric Wollberg is the Program Manager at VentureOut and a conduit between the Israeli and American innovation ecosystems. As the Program Manager, Eric sources the world-class startups that populate our programs. Additionally, he helps develop and run our accelerators, so that our participants have a flawless and fruitful experience.
Prior to VentureOut, Eric was an Israel Government Fellow, working at the Israel Innovation Authority. There he helped bring companies totaling $1.5 trillion in market capitalization to engage with Israeli startups. Eric studied innovation economics at Sogang University and graduated with a degree in economics from New York State’s Public Honors College at Geneseo.
IULIA MIC
MARKETING ASSOCIATE
Iulia Mic is a Marketing Associate at VentureOut and is responsible for planning and implementing marketing campaigns, including content, social media, email, and web. Born in Romania, Iulia has recently joined the team in pursuit of her dream to work and gain international experience in NYC.
Prior to VentureOut, Iulia spent the past few years working in marketing and sales and participating in cultural programs around the world. Iulia has a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and a Master’s in Statistics.
FERNANDA VALENCIA
Business Development Analyst
Fernanda joined the VentureOut team in August 2018 as a Business Development Analyst. She is looking forward to gaining experience and grow in the financial sector in New York City and eventually come back once she graduates.
Born in Arizona and is currently living in Guadalajara, Mexico, while she finishes up her Bachelor in Accounting and Finance at Tecnologico de Monterrey. Prior to VentureOut, she studied in Shanghai, China for six months, earning a Business Certificate at Fudan University.
In her personal time, Fernanda loves concerts and puzzles, as well as participating in sports teams.
NICHOLAS TIGLIAS
CONTENT CREATOR ASSOCIATE
Nicholas joined the VentureOut team at the end of August in 2018 as a Content Creator Associate. He is a New York native and currently a senior at Baruch College.
Having prior experience in the New York startup scene, Nick joined VentureOut to expand his knowledge and skills into the global startup ecosystem. Nick has experience in creating content in the form of commercials, website development, and social media campaigns for previous businesses.
On his free time, Nick avidly plays ice hockey and loves to run.
DONGHYEOK KIM
RESEARCH ANALYST
Donghyeok joined the VentureOutNY as a research analyst on August 2018. He is currently a student at Yeungnam University in Korea and came to New York to learn more about the tech startup ecosystem.
Prior to VentureOut, he spent the last four years studying engineering at college for and understanding technology-related information.
On a day off, he likes to play basketball or jog.
CHUKWUDI KANU
VENTURE CAPITAL ANALYST
Chukwudi joined the VentureOut team in September 2018 as a Venture Capital Analyst. He is a recent graduate of Binghamton University with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Prior to VentureOut, Chukwudi worked in a wide variety of capacities. He was an Operations & Program Strategy Intern at the Queens Entrepreneurship Fund as, an Advisory Board Member at Releaf, a FSO Summer Technology Consultant at Ernst & Young. Additionally, he is currently serving as a Youth Delegate of the United Nations Youth Assembly, a Connector for the League of Innovators, an Educator at H-LAB, and is the CEO of Kanu Career Services.
In his free time, Chukwudi loves reading manga, speaking to youth about their future, or creating homemade tea recipes that either turn out great or not so great.