Joel Albarella
InvestorSVP, Head of NYL Ventures at New York Life Ventures (New York Life)
New York City Metropolitan Area
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About
Joel Albarella is Senior Vice President and Head of New York Life Ventures at New York Life Insurance Company, where he founded the company's corporate venture capital business. He has held roles spanning portfolio management, strategy, M&A, and distribution within asset management, and has developed a co-development platform designed to integrate startup experimentation into enterprise operations. His current focus includes the application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in financial services.
Experience
- New York Life Insurance CompanySenior Vice President -- Head of New York Life Venturescurrent2012 — presentGreater New York City Area
- New York Life Insurance CompanyChief of Staff -- NYL Investments2008 — 2012Greater New York City Area
- New York Life Insurance CompanyDirector of Strategy and M&A2007 — 2008
- 8VCAdvisory Board Membercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Formation 8Advisory Board Membercurrent2013 — presentSan Franscico
- FTV CapitalStrategic Advisorcurrent2013 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Deutsche Asset ManagementAsst. Vice President1999 — 2001
- Hewitt AssociatesAnalyst1997 — 1999
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Financial ModelingCapital MarketsMutual FundsEquitiesSeries 7Alternative InvestmentsFinancial ServicesValuationCorporate FinanceMergersFinancial AnalysisDue DiligenceFrom Joel's professional profile.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Joel Albarella?
- Joel Albarella is Senior Vice President and Head of New York Life Ventures at New York Life Insurance Company, where he founded the company's corporate venture capital business. He has held roles spanning portfolio management, strategy, M&A, and distribution within asset management, and has developed a co-development platform designed to integrate startup experimentation into enterprise operations. His current focus includes the application of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in financial services.
- Where does Joel Albarella work?
- Joel Albarella is SVP, Head of NYL Ventures at New York Life Ventures.
- Where did Joel Albarella go to school?
- Joel Albarella studied at Columbia Business School (MBA, Business); Rutgers University (Economics).
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