About

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 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.

Philip del Vecchio is the Program Director at VentureOut, a software engineer, and a Fulbright Scholar. Phil joined the VentureOut team in April 2017 and is responsible for all program activities, managing the agenda and securing speakers, supporting startups prior to and during the program and continuing that support for our alumni. Phil also helps manage VentureOut’s relationships with thought leaders, VCs and successful entrepreneurs that serve as VentureOut mentors.

Prior to VentureOut, Philip lived and worked abroad for 2 years focusing on education, international relations, and technology development. As a Fulbright scholar and a former Microsoft employee, his expertise uniquely combines international exchange and ICT management. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he studied Computer Science and Chinese.

Daniel joined the team on February 2018 as a VC Analyst. Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, currently studying his major on Industrial & Management Engineering at Hanyang University Erica.

Working as a VC analyst at VentureOut for 6 months with the international team. He has the ambition of becoming a pioneer of Korean Startup Industry and with his knowledge and experience, building Seoul as a Startup – friendly Ecosystem.

He is a Team - Organizer, loves to work with new people and new opportunities. Back in Korea, he organized a campus running club 'Running Mate' for students who live in dorms, which had +100 members. Also he has several experiences as a co-founder of 'Standing Steak' which is a business project for university festivals in Korea. He loves Art and Movies, dreams to be a musical actor one day.

Anthony Da silva joined the team on May 1st 2018 as a business development analyst. He focuses on strengthening relationships with VentureOut’s sponsors and developing the company’s sponsor portfolio.
 
Born in France, Anthony’s goal in coming to NYC is to gain international experience through the city’s robust startup ecosystem. He is  completing a  Master’s degree in digital strategy in France all the while working on his own startup, Dealcover.
 
Anthony is passionate about emerging technologies and has been an avid CrossFit Athlete since 2017.

Olivia joined the VentureOut team May 2018 as a Research and Program Support Intern. She was born and raised in Northern New Jersey and is currently intending to major in Business Administration and Data Science at UC Berkeley.

She joined VentureOut to explore the New York tech startup community and Venture Capital in hopes of pursuing a career in finance post-graduation. In her free time, she loves to hang out with her business fraternity, mentor at a local elementary school in Berkeley, and dance in various campus groups.

Mahin joined VentureOut as a Research Analyst in May of 2018. Currently, as a Business Development Analyst, his current projects include Healthcare and Technology program management, international compliance, and regulatory risk aversion. He was particularly drawn to VentureOut to gain exposure to the financial services industry specific to New York City.

Mahin is a current undergraduate at Cornell University majoring in Mathematics and Economics with a minor in Business. On campus, he is an active member of numerous finance clubs and the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Mahin is an avid fan of basketball and football, especially the New York Giants. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he enjoys golfing, rowing, and long runs on the beach during his free time outside of New York City.

Louis joined our VentureOut team in June 2018. Born and raised in France, he joined VentureOut to gain exposure to the financial services industry specifically in New York City.

Louis obtained a Bachelor in Applied Economics and Financial Engineering at Paris-Dauphine University. This upcoming September, he will start a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering at the same university. After his studies he would like to work in Asset Management.

Outside of work, Louis enjoys watching extreme sports. In fact, he has practiced many of them for several years such as surfing or skiing, two sports in which he has reached a proficient level.

Youssef Kinani joined VentureOut as a Business Development Analyst intern in June 2018. His role entails overlooking the sales process for VentureOut’s Edtech and New Media programs. Although a physics major, he is keen to learn more about finance to gain a deeper insight into the emerging world of startup companies. His roles also include managing a Fintech Blockchain program, which fits in well with his interest in cryptocurrencies.

He is currently an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Physics. He is attracted to Physics due to its logical and accurate nature. In high school and throughout university, he worked on Computer Science projects, as either part of his Physics classes or personal projects. He is currently looking forward to practicing his own knowledge in the world of startup companies, especially companies that can make a positive change to the world.

He also loves to play soccer!

Cici joined VentureOut team as a research and program support intern in June 2018. She was born in China and came to college in the United States. She is currently attending Columbia University studying Risk Management. Prior to this, she had interned as an investment analyst in an early-stage Venture Capital in China and now she joined VentureOut to explore the entrepreneurship environment in the United States and especially in New York. In her spare time, she loves watching tv series, exploring restaurants and playing video games with her friends.

Mai Do joined the VentureOut team in June of 2018 as a Marketing Intern. She handles events promotion, outreach, and social media posting for all VentureOut programs. Mai loves New York City for its dynamic lifestyle and limitless opportunities. She has traveled to the city frequently during the last three years.

An Honors student at Temple University in Philadelphia, Mai studies Strategic Communication and Computer Science. Before VentureOut, she has interned with the award-winning marketing firm Maven Agency and the national non-profit & research organization Hepatitis B Foundation. She represents Pennsylvania to persuade Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in person to raise research funding on Hepatitis B to $70 million.

Outside of work, she loves learning new software and cooking gourmet food.

Philippe Boulas joined VentureOut as a Business Development Intern in June 2018. He was born in Hong Kong, however, moved around, living in San Francisco, Paris and New York and is currently attending Horace Mann School as a senior.

He joined VentureOut to gain experience and explore the tech start-up and entrepreneurship community here in New York, as his dad is heavily involved with it. During his free time, he loves to play soccer with his friends, kite-surf, and cook.

Nicole Laszewski joined VentureOut as a Business Development Analyst in July 2018. Being born in Long Island, Nicole is attending Mineola High School and is entering her junior year this fall. Nicole joined the VentureOut team to gain insight on how businesses operate and to obtain experience prior to entering college. This past month, she has attended the National Academy Of Future Scientists And Technologists as a delegate representing Mineola and listened to talks presented by other speakers that manage their own companies and start-ups. She enjoys the ecosystem that the city brings and is pursuing a future career in business.

Besides studying for her academics, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and reading. During her free time, Nicole plays golf as well. Nicole likes to volunteer in her local community and help others in need. She is eager to learn about the start-up community that exists in New York City.