Derek Minno

Derek Minno is a veteran venture capital investor, entrepreneur, and author with more than 40 years of experience in private markets and venture investing. As President of Point Capital, he has managed portfolios exceeding $6 billion and invested in venture funds and companies across the U.S. and internationally. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, Derek has held leadership roles at Mellon Bank, Point Venture Partners, and Wilshire Private Markets. Throughout his career, he has invested alongside top firms including Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, HarbourVest, and New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with portfolio exposure to companies such as Facebook and Tesla. Drawing on experience as an investor, entrepreneur, and fund manager, Derek is recognized for his expertise in venture capital and venture secondary investing.

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