In venture capital, much of the power and spotlight is soaked up by partners — those senior investment team members who hold more sway in dealmaking decisions and are frequently sought out by journalists to weigh in on trends.
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Said Haschemi of HV Capital. Courtesy of HV
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Alessandro Luciano of Insight Partners. Courtesy of Insight
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Djoni de Vos of Keen Venture Partners. Courtesy of Keen Venture Partners
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Sophie Heijenberg of Graduate Ventures. Courtesy of Graduate Ventures
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