Dave Prescott’s next act after exiting IntegraOptics
David Prescott is focusing on his foundation, The Prescott Foundation, and other investments following his exit from IntegraOptics in 2019.
David Prescott is focusing on his foundation, The Prescott Foundation, and other investments following his exit from IntegraOptics in 2019.
In this series, Women in VC, we highlight women at the helm of venture funds across the globe. Their words, efforts, and honest takes are fuel for us all to take part in bringing real equity and inclusion into the VC fold.
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By Jessica Wickham, Tompkins Weekly
Aside from employee-related successes, some sources also shared that while switching to virtual offerings presented its own set of challenges, it also provided an opportunity to reach a wider audience. At Chloe Capital, for example, Managing Partner Elisa Miller-Out explained the benefit the virtual shift brought to her company, which specifically focuses on investing in women entrepreneurs.
Chloe Capital is all about “investing in women-led, seed stage, tech and tech-enabled companies with a product in the market validated through early revenue and/or strategic partnerships.” To ensure distribution of funds across the United States, Chloe Capital partners with foundations, universities, and corporate innovators to create opportunities for women.
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