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Clayton Bryan is the founder of Transparent Collective, Inc. (founded in 2016) where he holds the title of Board Member.
He is currently a Partner at 500 Startups Management Co LLC (since 2016) and an Executive Advisory Board Member at NYU Entrepreneurial Institute (since 2020).
Mr. Bryan previously worked as a Partner at First Round Capital (2014-2015), Manager at Howcast Media, Inc. (2008-2010), and Partner at Dorm Room Fund (2014-2015).
He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California in 2006 and obtained an MBA from The Leonard N Stern School of Business in 2015.
Clayton Bryan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
500 Startups Management Co LLC
500 Startups Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance 500 Startups invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the technology sector. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. It also makes co-investments. | Private Equity Investor | 01/03/2016 |
Transparent Collective, Inc.
Transparent Collective, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides guidance and leadership support to women and minority entrepreneurs | Founder | 01/01/2016 |
NYU Entrepreneurial Institute | Consultant / Advisor | 01/10/2020 |
Former positions of Clayton Bryan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
First Round Capital
First Round Capital Investment ManagersFinance First Round Capital seeks investment opportunities in technology companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed to later stage capital requirement with an investment ranges between USD 0.1 - 20 million and also leads the investments. It makes follow on investment and take board seat requirements. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2015 |
Dorm Room Fund
Dorm Room Fund Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Venture Capital Fund | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2015 |
Howcast Media, Inc.
Howcast Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a platform that provides short instructional videos and guides that for daily tasks and skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2010 |
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First Round Capital
First Round Capital Investment ManagersFinance First Round Capital seeks investment opportunities in technology companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for pre-seed to later stage capital requirement with an investment ranges between USD 0.1 - 20 million and also leads the investments. It makes follow on investment and take board seat requirements. | Finance |
Howcast Media, Inc.
Howcast Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a platform that provides short instructional videos and guides that for daily tasks and skills | Technology Services |
500 Startups Management Co LLC
500 Startups Management Co LLC Investment ManagersFinance 500 Startups invests in companies located across the globe, primarily in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the technology sector. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. It also makes co-investments. | Finance |
University of California
University of California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Dorm Room Fund
Dorm Room Fund Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Venture Capital Fund | Finance |
The Leonard N Stern School of Business
The Leonard N Stern School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Transparent Collective, Inc.
Transparent Collective, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides guidance and leadership support to women and minority entrepreneurs | Commercial Services |
NYU Entrepreneurial Institute |
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