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Michelle Modest

Investor

Investor at Alpha Partners

London

About

Investor at Alpha Partners focused on sourcing, based in London and active across Europe while also connecting with US VCs. Before joining, she worked on Antarctic research studying climate change effects on humpback whales, founded an education company, and co-authored a widely read WWF publication. She holds degrees from UCSC, Imperial College, and Yale University.

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Experience

  1. Alpha PartnersVenture Investorcurrent2022 — present
  2. DaVinci EducationFoundercurrent2021 — present
  3. TechstarsStartup Mentor and Selection Committee Visiting Investor2023 — 2024
  4. IndieBioVenture Fellow2022New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. University of California, Santa CruzUS Antarctic Program Quantitative Ecologist and Program Manager2017 — 2021Santa Cruz, California, United States; Western Antarctic Peninsula
  6. Wildlife Conservation SocietyWildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Ocean Giants Researcher and Program Manager2016 — 2017New York, New York, United States

Education

  1. Yale UniversityBachelor of Arts (BA), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
  2. NYU Tisch Art and Public Policy
  3. Imperial College LondonMSc Conservation Science
  4. University of California, Santa CruzDoctoral Student (left), MSc
  5. Le WagonWeb Development2022

Skills & more

Relationship DevelopmentPython (Programming Language)Figma (Software)GitHub2Ruby on Rails5Ruby5Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)4JavaScript4HTML4R (Programming Language)Photoshop6Final Cut Pro3
+12 moreMayaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMacGermanMarket ResearchCharacter AnimationAnimation3D GraphicsSkill DevelopmentData OperationsStatistical Modeling

Languages English · German · Spanish

  • Web Development — Le Wagon

From Michelle's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Yale University491

Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesKarthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)TinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear Ventures

+ 485 more

Also attended University of California, Santa Cruz46

Christine SamsAssistant Controller at Crosslink CapitalAnne FoorInvestor at Khosla VenturesMichael JenningsVenture Partner at Rally Ventures Management, LlcDr. Michael NayakAdvisor at Industrious VenturesJason DemantPartner & Head of Networks at GTMfundCamila Sgai FrancoProduct Fellow at Mighty Capital

+ 40 more

Also attended Le Wagon38

Stephanie OpdamPartner at Notion CapitalEleonore BretonChief Operating Partner at Newfund CapitalAudreyInvestment Team Member at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcDavid ZwagemakerPartner at PeakSergey OnoykoFinance Director at RedstoneBrian ChanChief Development Officer at Animoca Brands

+ 32 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Techstars376

Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group

+ 370 more

Also worked at IndieBio13

Pae WuGeneral Partner at SOSVPo BronsonGeneral Partner at SOSVMohan S. IyerGeneral Partner at SOSVJames CaffynPartner at Lever VCThomas NagyOperational Partner at Astanor VenturesArvind GuptaPartner at Mayfield Fund

+ 7 more

Also worked at University of California, Santa Cruz17

Shawn KungInvestor at Inception Studio CapitalTim ThimmaiahPrincipal at Black Jays VenturesDr. Ryan SpitlerAdvisory Partner at Boutique Venture PartnersRaj KapanyInvestor at Sand Hill AngelsJennifer Gill RobertsManaging Partner at Grit VenturesKimberley BuenoVenture Advisor at Growth Warrior Capital

+ 11 more

Also worked at Wildlife Conservation Society3

Sarah OrlandoTalent Associate at Radical VenturesZach BaraszPartner at G2 Venture PartnersCristián SamperManaging Director and Leader of Nature Solutions at Bezos Earth Fund

Colleagues at Alpha Partners

Abubakr “Mali” Malida
Director of Strategic Relationships at Alpha Partners
Brian Smiga
Venture Partner, Co-Founder at Alpha Partners
Charlie Federman
Venture Advisor at Alpha Partners
Chris Girgenti
Venture Advisor at Alpha Partners
Dan Malven
Venture Partner at Alpha Partners
Dan Stolar
Venture Advisor at Alpha Partners
Danny Edman
Investor at Alpha Partners
Erik Jansen
Venture Advisor at Alpha Partners