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Amit Sharma

Investor

Managing Partner at Black Jays Ventures

New York, New York, United States

Writes $100K – $250K checks · typically $175K

About

Founder of Black Jays responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and making investment decisions. Former global strategy consultant at Deloitte in Canada and the UK, and an active early-stage investor/advisor in digital media and consumer startups; also a board member with the New York Angels.

Experience

  1. Black Jays VenturesFounder & General Partnercurrent2016 — presentGreater New York City Area
  2. Self-employedAngel Investorcurrent2013 — present
  3. New York AngelsBoard Member2018 — 2022Greater New York City Area
  4. Self-employedStartup Advisor2011 — 2012London, United Kingdom
  5. Ingenious MediaAssociate Director2008 — 2010London, United Kingdom
  6. Deloitte Consulting, StrategyManager2006 — 2008London, United Kingdom
  7. Deloitte Consulting, Strategy & OperationsConsultant2001 — 2004Ottawa, Canada

Education

  1. London Business SchoolMBA, Strategy2004 — 2006
  2. Columbia Business SchoolMBA Exchange Program2005
  3. Carleton UniversityHonours, International Business1995 — 1999

Skills & more

Strategy29Business Development15Negotiation5Web Video1Digital Media9Angel Investing1Business Strategy17Digital Strategy8New Business Development6Cross-functional Team Leadership2Telecommunications3Mergers & Acquisitions4
+7 moreStrategic PartnershipsInvestmentsStart-upsManagement ConsultingEntrepreneurshipManagementConsulting

Languages French

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