About
Layne Heard is a Partner at Screendoor, a fund-of-funds platform that provides anchor LP capital to emerging fund managers alongside mentorship from experienced GP advisors. The platform focuses on supporting the development of new venture capital managers and helping LPs construct diversified venture portfolios.
Experience
- ScreendoorPartnercurrent2024 β present
- Teacher Retirement System of TexasInvestment Manager, Private Equity2021 β 2024Austin, Texas, United States
- Goldman SachsVice President, Alternative Investments and Manager Selection, Private Markets2018 β 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- Goldman SachsAssociate/Analyst, Alternative Investments and Manager Selection, Public Markets2012 β 2018New York, United States
Education
- Yale UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), History2008 β 2012
Skills & more
Alternative InvestmentsPortfolio ManagementAsset ManagementManagement Due DiligencePrivate EquityVenture CapitalValuation
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Shared employers
Also worked at Screendoor10
Hunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewLisa CawleyManaging Director at ScreendoorJamie RhodePartner at ScreendoorWayee ChuCo-Founder & Partner at Reach CapitalShauntel GarveyCo-Founder Emeritus at Reach CapitalSatya PatelPartner at Homebrew
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Also worked at Teacher Retirement System of Texas2
Also worked at Goldman Sachs1,186
Josh KushnerFounder & CEO of Thrive CapitalFred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmNiki PezeshkiGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesChris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystDamir BecirovicInvestor at Index Ventures
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