Next Legacy Partners

This week on The Sure Shot Entrepreneur Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessie Jia Guo, investment partner at Next Legacy Partners, who took us on her journey from her roots in Dingxiang, northern China, to joining Next Legacy Partners. Jessie shared how a chance meeting with Next Legacy co-founder Russ Hall became a turning point in her career, ultimately bringing her into a firm committed to mission-driven, early-stage tech investments. In this episode, Jessie dives into the firm’s dedication to supporting diverse emerging managers and established VCs alike—emphasizing diversity, discipline, and conviction as guiding principles in building strong portfolios. Gain insights into Next Legacy’s approach to investing, and the opportunities they see in the expanding venture ecosystem. Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/grc9E2fQ Ryan Nece Audacious Ventures Nakul Mandan Prashant S. Sure Ventures #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Startups

Managing Partner Ryan Nece recently attended and spoke at UC Berkeley, at the 5th anniversary of VC University event, to support the Venture Forward program dedicated to democratizing access to venture capital education. He shared the stage with Kate Mitchell of Scale Venture Partners, Sergio Monsalve of Roble Ventures, and National Venture Capital Association's CEO Bobby Franklin, exploring the ways that we can further make venture capital accessible to all. #VentureCapital #Education #NextLegacy

Next Legacy’s philanthropic investors have individually directed over $2.6B of Next Legacy distributions to the causes they support. These investors are champions for thousands of nonprofits focused on issues from education, to the environment, the arts, and beyond. They are eager to help those nonprofits succeed, and we are thrilled to highlight how one of our investors is providing nonprofit leaders with timeless, easily accessible resources and tools.    Next Legacy investor Jim Morgan, the author of the popular booklet, Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits is out with a new short work that can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gNEsC7PV It focuses on both delegation and decentralization, and on understanding the power of decentralized decision-making. There you can also download two of Jim's books, Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits and "100 Definitive Morganisms." Additional resources, trainings, tools, and more can be found online – Jim encourages everyone to pass them along to any nonprofits you think would appreciate them.

"This is so fun - meeting new people. There are so many awesome humans here." At our New York Happy Hour, the energy in the room was inspiring and filled with conversations that sparked new ideas and collaborations. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with passionate individuals in the tech and venture capital ecosystems, as well as those eager to learn more about the Next Legacy culture and mission. We are grateful to the members of our community, both old and new, for joining us! Ryan Nece John N. Ailanjian, CFA Ben Choi #NextLegacy #NYC #Community

We were thrilled to co-host a philanthropy happy hour last week alongside our partners in the philanthropic ecosystem, including Global Philanthropy Forum, Forward Global, Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2, and Women Moving Millions. It was such a joy to bring together folks who are involved in these communities of impact and those interested in learning more about them. A big thanks goes out to Global Philanthropy Forum for hosting us all on their beautiful rooftop and to everyone who joined us for this special evening! 🌇 #NextLegacy #Philanthropy

Once a month, Next Legacy gathers with its network of athletes to continue “Step Inside,” a recurring series in collaboration with NextPlayU. This informational session is meant to equip our athlete community with valuable educational resources and growth opportunities that extend beyond their athletic careers. This week, we had the privilege of hearing from Jim Huether, MBA, CEO of Hyperice, who shared about the athletic-DNA of his company, his approach to cultivating company culture, and the most effective ways to keeping headcount low. Jim, thank you for joining us and sharing your learning experiences with us! #NextLegacy #NextPlayU #Athletes #RookieDetermination

We’re excited to announce that Jessie Jia Guo and John N. Ailanjian, CFA will be moderating at the RAISE Global Summit, an annual event that brings together leading LPs and top emerging fund managers to shape the future of tech and venture capital. Click here to learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eb25Zt5s #NextLegacy #EmergingManagers #RAISEGlobalSummit #VentureCapital

Just returned from an incredible experience in Armenia, where I had the privilege of speaking at the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT). It was inspiring to share insights with industry leaders from around the globe! Armenia's rich history and rapid growth in the tech sector made it the perfect backdrop for such an event. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these important conversations and am excited about the innovative ideas that emerged. Thank you WCIT 2024 / DigiTec for having me and thank you Ani Davtian for all of your support and coordination. #WCIT2024 #Technology #Innovation #Armenia #GlobalTech

"We wanted to capture what we believe created championship teams: it’s about surrounding yourself with championship people.” As we reflect on our Annual Meeting, we are immensely grateful for the incredible speakers who joined us to share their stories and industry insights, including our first speaker of the day, John Lynch, GM of the San Francisco 49ers. His contributions to the team’s vision, emphasis on the importance of player spirit, and the way he values football intelligence were truly inspiring and set a powerful tone for the day. #NextLegacy #49ers #ThePursuitOfExcellence

📣 Big news: We are kicking off #OpportunitySummit2024 by announcing the acquisition of Nomadic Learning, a leading capability academy company, to help us make our product suite…even sweeter. Employers, we hear you: there's a need for quality, company-specific learning experiences that aren't being met today. We see that gap and are ready to partner with organizations by introducing Guild Academy. ⬇️ Guild Academy is a collaborative learning platform that combines peer interaction, cohort-based learning, and practical application—delivered through easily customized learning from Guild’s curated Learning Marketplace. Companies can organize academies by functional area or strategic need—to instruct employees in your company context. Learn more about what this brings to the newly introduced Guild Talent Advantage — our expanded suite of products that increases the ways we are able to help employers tackle their varied talent challenges: https://lnkd.in/ge3Dx8Rk