Venture Forward’s Emerging Manager Power Hour: Q4 NVCA Members-Only Edition
Venture Forward’s Emerging Manager Power Hour: Q4 NVCA Members-Only Edition
Venture Forward’s Emerging Manager Power Hour series continues in Q4 with an exclusive session for NVCA members.
This virtual program connects emerging fund managers with seasoned industry leaders through candid, small-group conversations. Each one-hour session provides direct access to experts—LPs and GPs—who share practical insights on fundraising, fund management, and fund operations.
For this session, we’re excited to welcome Beezer Clarkson, NVCA Board Member and General Partner at Sapphire Partners, who will host an open Ask Me Anything. Attendees will guide the discussion, with Beezer offering candid perspectives from her extensive experience as a longtime VC limited partner.
Session topics may cover:
Fundraising and pitch strategies that resonate with LPs
Building and managing long-term LP relationships
Earning trust and visibility with institutional investors
Signaling progress and capability to prospective LPs
Best practices for hosting an impactful AGM
Eligibility Criteria:
Your firm must be an NVCA member
You must be a general partner at a VC Fund 2, 3, or 4
You must be U.S.-based and investing in U.S.-based companies
Only the first 20 registrants who meet the criteria will be approved to attend.
About Venture Forward
Venture Forward, NVCA’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is on a mission to democratize access to the venture capital industry, empower individuals from all backgrounds and geographies to thrive as investors, and equip future VC leaders with the tools for long-term success. We support emerging fund managers and investors by providing education, mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. We are committed to driving healthy and sustainable generational change within established VC firms, ensuring strong industry stewardship for the future.
Through these efforts, we envision a VC industry that reaches all communities across the country, unlocking greater innovation, economic impact, and financial returns.
About NVCA
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) empowers the next generation of American companies that will fuel the economy of tomorrow. As the voice of the U.S. venture capital and startup community, NVCA advocates for public policy that supports the American entrepreneurial ecosystem. Serving the venture community as the preeminent trade association, NVCA arms the venture community for success, serving as the leading resource for venture capital data, practical education, peer-led initiatives, and networking.