4th Annual Emerging Manager Circle Summit Gathers Venture Capital's Rising Stars

New York – The 4th Annual Emerging Manager Circle (EMC) Summit, hosted by Equal Ventures, recently brought together a significant gathering of emerging fund managers and limited partners in Brooklyn, NY. The event, spearheaded by Rick Zullo of Equal Ventures, fostered community and collaboration within the venture capital ecosystem, drawing praise from attendees.

Alex Iskold, Founder and Partner at 2048.vc, lauded the event on social media, stating, > "Another exceptional EMC event by @Rick_Zullo @EqualVentures - was great to see so many friends and checkin with this incredible community." His sentiment reflects the event's success in creating a valuable networking and learning environment for participants.

Rick Zullo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Equal Ventures, established the Emerging Manager Circle five years ago to address the unique challenges faced by new venture fund managers, including capital raising and firm building. Equal Ventures, an early-stage venture fund, specializes in disrupting legacy markets across sectors like climate, insurance, retail, and supply chain. The EMC Summit is designed as a private, off-the-record forum for candid discussions among GPs and LPs.

Alex Iskold, a seasoned tech entrepreneur and investor, leads 2048 Ventures, a firm that focuses on first-check investments in technology-differentiated companies. With a background as a five-time founder and former Managing Director at Techstars NYC, Iskold brings extensive experience to the emerging manager community. His participation underscores the event's appeal to prominent figures dedicated to supporting early-stage innovation.

The EMC community, now comprising nearly a thousand emerging fund managers, provides a crucial platform for sharing best practices, resources, and building relationships. These annual summits are vital for fostering resilience, kindness, and character among venture professionals, offering a space to discuss the less-publicized aspects of launching and sustaining a venture firm. The event continues to attract influential industry voices, reinforcing its role as a key gathering for the next generation of venture capitalists.