Heather Courtney
InvestorFounding General Partner at Alwyn Capital
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Writes $25K – $200K checks · typically $100K
About
Founded Alwyn Capital in 2018 to back cutting-edge science and innovation. Her background spans biotech, venture capital, and brand strategy, including work as a pharmaceutical researcher and a decade as a creative consultant in fashion. She holds a BS in Biochemistry (University of Florida) and a BA in Photography and Visual Communication (Parsons).
Experience
- Alwyn CapitalFounding General Partnercurrent2024 — present
- Alwyn CapitalPrivate Investor2018 — 2024
- The Good Food InstituteMentorcurrent2024 — present
- UNCAGED InnovationsInvestor/Advisorcurrent2023 — present
- Center for Contemporary SciencesAdvisory Councilcurrent2020 — present
- GlassWall SyndicateNew Approach Methodologies Committee Leader2018 — 2025
- GlassWall SyndicateDeal Leader2017 — 2025
- Material Innovation InitiativeInvestment Council2021 — 2024
- Varo RE, IncPrinciple Investor2011 — 2022
- Heather Courtney Photography LLCVisual Consultant, Narrative Brand Builder, Photographer2010 — 2021
- Steve Cohen PhotographyStudio Manager2007 — 2009
- Studio PlatonAssistant Photographer & Assistant Studio Manager2007 — 2009New York, New York, United States
- PODSDelivery Coordinator and Customer Service Lead2002 — 2003
- University of Florida Department of Pharmacology and TherapeuticsAssociate Researcher1999 — 2002
Education
- University of FloridaBachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Parsons School of Design - The New SchoolPhotography, Visual Communication
Skills & more
Digital Photography16Capture One5Social Networking4Studio Lighting6Photoshop6Adobe PhotoshopCommercial Photography2Image Editing1Portrait Photography1Adobe Creative Suite1Editing2Photography2
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Fine Art PhotographyFashion PhotographyAdvertisingFrom Heather's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Florida119
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Also attended Parsons School of Design - The New School22
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