Ned Sherman
InvestorGeneral Partner at GOAL Ventures
Los Angeles, California
Writes $5K β $50K checks Β· typically $25K
About
Co-founder of GOAL Ventures and a veteran of the digital media, games, and entertainment industry.
Experience
- Skybound EntertainmentChief Business Affairs & Legal Officercurrent2022 β present
- GOAL VenturesCo-Founder & General Partnercurrent2018 β present
- Digital Media WireCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2002 β present
- Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLPPartner and Investment Committee Member2017 β 2022
- SHRAPNELBoard Member2022
- Launch EsportsBoard Member2021 β 2022
- IDG (International Data Group)Managing Partner - Co-Head of Digital Entertainment World, LLC2013 β 2016
- DMW HexagonManaging Partner - Consulting & Investment Banking2011 β 2016
- VarietyManaging Partner - Head of Strategy & Operations, Future of Film Summit2008 β 2012
- Consumer Technology AssociationHead of Digital Media Wire - CES Venture Partnership2007 β 2012
- Jay Park EntertainmentGeneral Counsel and Global Artist Manager2010 β 2011
- BillboardManaging Partner - Co-Head of Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards2003 β 2005
- Loeb & Loeb LLPSenior Associate, Entertainment Department1999 β 2001
- Mayer BrownAssociate, Corporate Transactions Department1997 β 1999
- Nishimura & AsahiInternational Attorney, Corporate & IP Groups (f/k/a Nishimura & Partners)1996 β 1997Tokyo, Japan
Education
- Brown UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (Honors)1986 β 1990
- HEC ParisMaster's Degree (M.Sc.), Innovation & Entrepreneurship2018 β 2019
- University of California, Berkeley - School of LawVC University with National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)2021
- The University of Texas School of LawJuris Doctor (J.D.)1991 β 1994
Skills & more
ManagementDispute Resolution1Public Speaking19Strategy11LeadershipStrategic CommunicationsEvent ProductionBusiness DevelopmentIndustry ResearchCrisis ManagementInvestmentsMarket Analysis
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Team BuildingDigital MediaEntertainmentNew MediaStrategic PartnershipsArtist ManagementCorporate LawCorporate FinanceEvent ManagementExecutive TeamSocial Media MarketingTalent Management- Certificate in Venture Finance β VC University
- Active Member of the State Bar of California β State Bar of California
From Ned's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Brown University327
Theresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalAlexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesJohn KimInvestor Relations at General CatalystAli Fisher SweetInvestor at Index VenturesMark GoldbergInvestor at Index VenturesKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Also attended HEC Paris316
Laura BuhlerPartner, Head of Community at Felicis VenturesCyriac ParisotInvestor at Index VenturesIan MarshInvestor at DN CapitalCeline XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalClaire TanguyInvestor at DaphniMarie BardinetInvestor at Daphni
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Also attended University of California, Berkeley - School of Law75
Deborah CarrilloPartner + General Counsel at Menlo VenturesBrenden GlapionCorporate Counsel at GreycroftBrad WeirickPartner & General Counsel at March Capital PartnersErica SunFinance/Legal/IR at 8VCUri GreenwaldInvestor at Khosla VenturesBen HinshawDeputy General Counsel at Paradigm
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Also attended The University of Texas School of Law14
Sarah AlfaddaAssociate General Counsel at Sapphire VenturesHoward KrassCEO, IPD Analytics & Managing Member, IPD Capital at IPD CapitalLori Pickle AllenManaging Director at Service Provider CapitalDavid WickwireManaging Director at Service Provider CapitalThilo WurstAssociate Legal Counsel & Risk Manager at HeadlineAdrian StewartOperating Partner at Stack Asset
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Shared employers
Also worked at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP12
Vejay LallaManatt at Mucker CapitalLISA SUENNENVenture Partner at PROOFJulie Vaughan MurchinsonInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALMary ErmitanioSenior Associate at GOAL VenturesRebecca RettigInvestor at FalconX Credit / Pareto VaultMarc BoironChief Executive Officer at Polygon
+ 6 more
Also worked at Consumer Technology Association8
Tekedra MawakanaCo-CEO, Waymo at Operator CollectiveHank ThomasManaging Partner at Strategic Cyber VenturesEric HsiaManaging Director at TransLink CapitalDr. Cody ColemanInvestor at NZVCBen ZanielloAdvisor at Allumia VenturesRajeev ChandPartner and Head of Research at Wing
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