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Alan Patricof is an American venture capitalist who founded the firms Greycroft and Apax Partners. Throughout his long career, he has been involved in the growth and development of such major companies as Venmo, Bumble, HuffPost, America Online, Office Depot, and Apple Computer. Currently, he is working on developing his latest company, Primetime Partners, which is focused on investing in technology, products, and services related to aging.

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Susan McPherson is a “serial connector” and founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focusing on the intersection between brands and social impact. She’s contributed to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes magazines.

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Carl Reader is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who has founded and invested in countless businesses in the course of his career. He is the chairman of d&t, a business advisory firm, and was listed on City AM’s Top 100 Entrepreneurs of 2016.

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