Garnet Heraman
Gründer bei Podco Media Networks, Inc.
Profil
Garnet S.
Heraman is an investor + entrepreneur with 25 years experience at the intersection of innovation, diversity + technology.
He is a Founder and Managing Partner of Aperture Venture Capital.
He is also Chairman of FUEL OZ.Capital, an opportunity zone sponsor that pioneered the use of innovation ecosystems to drive inclusive development.
Previously, he was a Founder of Aegis Investment Partners, a private equity boutique specializing in growth capital for corporate VC deals.
Garnet is an investor in or board director/advisor of numerous ventures including: Iryss Financial, Gather Voices, Gizer.io, Empyreal Logistics, GivKwik, Candy Lab AR, Dynepic, playPORTAL, Makomi and Biba.
He also is co-owner of the mission-driven fashion brand, Karina Dresses.
A frequent speaker at events around the world, Garnet’s investments have been featured in Time Magazine, BuzzFeed, Forbes, Bloomberg, HuffPost, Thrillist, WSJ, Institutional Investor, Inc., Entrepreneur, GMA, Travel+ Leisure + O, Oprah Magazine.
His non-profit work includes the Brookings Institute (advisor); the Columbia Venture Community, where he is a global board member; TiE New York, where he was a founding board member (1999-2001); The CORO Foundation, which named him to their prestigious Leadership New York Program (2000-1) and; Rhizome.org, the world’s first digital art space on the web (1996).
Garnet lives in Laguna Beach, CA with his wife and one very spoiled rescue poodle.
He runs Aperture VC’s west coast office.
Education
M.B.A.
, NYU Stern School of Business
International Economics Program, London School of Economics
B.A., Columbia University
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude
Aktive Positionen von Garnet Heraman
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Podco Media Networks, Inc.
Podco Media Networks, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Podco Media Networks, Inc. engage sin the provision of business podcasts. Its podcasts include Confessions of a Marketer, #theipod - Innovation Podcast, Demystifying Data, and My First Job. The company was founded by Mark Reed-Edwards and Garnet Heraman in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Gründer | 01.01.2017 |
Anvil Venture Partners, Inc.
Anvil Venture Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Anvil Venture Partners, Inc. (Anvil Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Aperture Venture Capital
Aperture Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Aperture Venture Capital (Aperture Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by William Crowder and Garnet Heraman. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York, Los Angels and Orange County. | Gründer | 01.01.2020 |
Iryss, Inc.
Iryss, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Iryss, Inc. is a financial management platform for healthcare patients that automates medical payments, tailors payment strategies for financial security, and guides patients to cost-saving programs. The company is based in Webster, NY. Iryss has been recognized as one of the most promising data analytics services providers for 2023 by CIOReview. The company was founded by Jeffrey Daniel McCormack and has been led by him as CEO since incorporation. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | 01.06.2021 |
Givkwik, Inc.
Givkwik, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Givkwik, Inc. develops software for philanthropy needs. It includes Storytelling, Design Thinking, Rapid Prototyping, Scenario Planning and Direct Marketing services. The firm also offers Voting and Polling, Donating and Matching, Group Mechanic, Game Mechanics and Systems Integration software's. The company was founded by Thaddeus Wojcik and Jason Rosado in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | 01.05.2018 |
Biba Ventures, Inc.
Biba Ventures, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Biba Ventures, Inc. develops mobile games that designed to work with the equipment found in user''s neighborhood playgrounds. The firm specializes in mobile games, augmented reality, data aggregation and interactive entertainment. The company was founded by Matt Toner and Ryan Nadel in 2011 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Berater | 01.04.2015 |
Empyreal Logistics LLC
Empyreal Logistics LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Empyreal Logistics LLC is a cash logistics company that aims to redefine traditional solutions to empower its customers while maintaining a high standard of integrity, commitment to innovation, and shared values. The company is based in Denver, CO and was founded by Deirdra O'Gorman, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company uses state-of-the-art facilities and secure currency processing and management services to manage the cash assets of hundreds of enterprises across multiple industries. Empyreal uses data and intelligence tools to help maximize its cash solution, with the goal of changing the way clients think of secured transport. | Direktor/Vorstandsmitglied | 01.08.2021 |
Sentrana, Inc.
Sentrana, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Sentrana, Inc. provides technical marketing solutions and services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Berater | 01.11.2021 |
Karina Dresses
Karina Dresses Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Karina Dresses is a fashion company that offers a variety of dresses made from machine washable, wrinkle-free fabric in the USA. The company is based in Kingston, NY. The company's best-selling faux wrap style dress features a crossover V-neckline bodice with an attached sash at the waist and a knee-length skirt. The company also offers a party-perfect dress with a bold red background adorned with tiny abstract shapes, a scoop neck bodice, 3/4 sleeves, and a midi-length skirt. The company was founded in 2008 by Karina Cousineau, who has been the CEO since 2008. | Vorsitzender | 01.09.2008 |
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Ausbildung von Garnet Heraman
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
New York University | Masters Business Admin |
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Private Unternehmen | 14 |
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Givkwik, Inc.
Givkwik, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Givkwik, Inc. develops software for philanthropy needs. It includes Storytelling, Design Thinking, Rapid Prototyping, Scenario Planning and Direct Marketing services. The firm also offers Voting and Polling, Donating and Matching, Group Mechanic, Game Mechanics and Systems Integration software's. The company was founded by Thaddeus Wojcik and Jason Rosado in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
StrongArm Technologies, Inc.
StrongArm Technologies, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology StrongArm Technologies, Inc. develops safety solutions for injury prevention and peak performance for the industrial workforce. It offers FLx, V22, and Pilot. The company was founded by Sean Petterson in 2012 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Electronic Technology |
UVentures, Inc.
UVentures, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services UVentures, Inc. operates an online technology marketplace. It also provides Internet-based services for the marketing of university-based technologies. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Plant City, FL. | Technology Services |
Aegis Investment Partners LLC
Aegis Investment Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Aegis Investment Partners LLC (Aegis Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1996. The firm is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. | Finance |
Sentrana, Inc.
Sentrana, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Sentrana, Inc. provides technical marketing solutions and services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Technology Services |
Rhizome
Rhizome Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Rhizome is a company that specializes in investment planning for grid reliability and resilience. The company is based in Washington, WA. The company's approach is designed to address the increasing risk to the power grid caused by extreme weather events. Rhizome was founded by Rahul Dubey and Mishal Thadani, with Mishal Thadani serving as CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
Biba Ventures, Inc.
Biba Ventures, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Biba Ventures, Inc. develops mobile games that designed to work with the equipment found in user''s neighborhood playgrounds. The firm specializes in mobile games, augmented reality, data aggregation and interactive entertainment. The company was founded by Matt Toner and Ryan Nadel in 2011 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
Anvil Venture Partners, Inc.
Anvil Venture Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Anvil Venture Partners, Inc. (Anvil Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Podco Media Networks, Inc.
Podco Media Networks, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Podco Media Networks, Inc. engage sin the provision of business podcasts. Its podcasts include Confessions of a Marketer, #theipod - Innovation Podcast, Demystifying Data, and My First Job. The company was founded by Mark Reed-Edwards and Garnet Heraman in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
MetroButler, Inc.
MetroButler, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance MetroButler, Inc. provides Airbnb property management services. It offers profile creation and photography, online dashboard, booking notifications, and guest screening. The company was founded by Matt Lerner and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Iryss, Inc.
Iryss, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Iryss, Inc. is a financial management platform for healthcare patients that automates medical payments, tailors payment strategies for financial security, and guides patients to cost-saving programs. The company is based in Webster, NY. Iryss has been recognized as one of the most promising data analytics services providers for 2023 by CIOReview. The company was founded by Jeffrey Daniel McCormack and has been led by him as CEO since incorporation. | Finance |
Aperture Venture Capital
Aperture Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Aperture Venture Capital (Aperture Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by William Crowder and Garnet Heraman. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York, Los Angels and Orange County. | Finance |
Empyreal Logistics LLC
Empyreal Logistics LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Empyreal Logistics LLC is a cash logistics company that aims to redefine traditional solutions to empower its customers while maintaining a high standard of integrity, commitment to innovation, and shared values. The company is based in Denver, CO and was founded by Deirdra O'Gorman, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company uses state-of-the-art facilities and secure currency processing and management services to manage the cash assets of hundreds of enterprises across multiple industries. Empyreal uses data and intelligence tools to help maximize its cash solution, with the goal of changing the way clients think of secured transport. | Commercial Services |
Karina Dresses
Karina Dresses Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Karina Dresses is a fashion company that offers a variety of dresses made from machine washable, wrinkle-free fabric in the USA. The company is based in Kingston, NY. The company's best-selling faux wrap style dress features a crossover V-neckline bodice with an attached sash at the waist and a knee-length skirt. The company also offers a party-perfect dress with a bold red background adorned with tiny abstract shapes, a scoop neck bodice, 3/4 sleeves, and a midi-length skirt. The company was founded in 2008 by Karina Cousineau, who has been the CEO since 2008. | Consumer Non-Durables |