Past and Upcoming Speakers

Listed below are some of the past speakers who have visited BVC! These speakers have all had some incredible things to teach our members, and we have many more to come. To find out more about the upcoming speaker events, take a look below! All of our upcoming speaker events are listed before our past speakers.

Upcoming Speaker Events:


Jesse Randall

Founder of Sweater Ventures

EVENT DATE: 10/3

Jesse Randall is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Sweater, a groundbreaking fintech platform revolutionizing access to venture capital for everyday investors. With a passion for innovation and a track record of turning bold ideas into successful businesses, Jesse's insights into entrepreneurship and finance are unmatched. His unique perspective on democratizing investments has earned him recognition as a leader in the startup world. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear Jesse speak, as he shares his journey, lessons, and the future of venture capital!

Ed Hallen

Co-Founder of Klaviyo

EVENT DATE: 10/10

Ed Hallen is the co-founder of Klaviyo, the game-changing marketing automation platform trusted by over 100,000 businesses worldwide. With a deep background in software development and product management, Ed has transformed the way companies engage with their customers, driving growth through powerful data-driven tools. His expertise in building cutting-edge technology solutions makes him a sought-after voice in the startup and tech ecosystems. Get ready for an exciting talk as Ed shares his insights on innovation, scaling companies, and the future of customer engagement!

Past Speakers:

David Brown

Former CEO - Techstars

Mike Leeds

Namesake of the Leeds School of Business

Marcela Hall

Co-Founder of MascotYou

Steve Demos

Founder of Silk Milk

Jacyln Hester

Partner at Foundry Group

Jessica Acosta

Founder and CEO of ECS Digital

Sandi Lewis

DataVolt

Marie Peters

Fund Director at b:Side Capital

Gadalia O'Bryan

Founder and CEO of Dapple Security

Andrea Perdomo

Google