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Ned Sherman

Investor

General Partner at GOAL Ventures

Los Angeles, California

Writes $5K – $50K checks Β· typically $25K

About

Co-founder of GOAL Ventures and a veteran of the digital media, games, and entertainment industry.

Experience

  1. Skybound EntertainmentChief Business Affairs & Legal Officercurrent2022 β€” present
  2. GOAL VenturesCo-Founder & General Partnercurrent2018 β€” present
  3. Digital Media WireCo-Founder & Chairmancurrent2002 β€” present
  4. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLPPartner and Investment Committee Member2017 β€” 2022
  5. SHRAPNELBoard Member2022
  6. Launch EsportsBoard Member2021 β€” 2022
  7. IDG (International Data Group)Managing Partner - Co-Head of Digital Entertainment World, LLC2013 β€” 2016
  8. DMW HexagonManaging Partner - Consulting & Investment Banking2011 β€” 2016
  9. VarietyManaging Partner - Head of Strategy & Operations, Future of Film Summit2008 β€” 2012
  10. Consumer Technology AssociationHead of Digital Media Wire - CES Venture Partnership2007 β€” 2012
  11. Jay Park EntertainmentGeneral Counsel and Global Artist Manager2010 β€” 2011
  12. BillboardManaging Partner - Co-Head of Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards2003 β€” 2005
  13. Loeb & Loeb LLPSenior Associate, Entertainment Department1999 β€” 2001
  14. Mayer BrownAssociate, Corporate Transactions Department1997 β€” 1999
  15. Nishimura & AsahiInternational Attorney, Corporate & IP Groups (f/k/a Nishimura & Partners)1996 β€” 1997Tokyo, Japan

Education

  1. Brown UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (Honors)1986 β€” 1990
  2. HEC ParisMaster's Degree (M.Sc.), Innovation & Entrepreneurship2018 β€” 2019
  3. University of California, Berkeley - School of LawVC University with National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)2021
  4. The University of Texas School of LawJuris Doctor (J.D.)1991 β€” 1994

Skills & more

ManagementDispute Resolution1Public Speaking19Strategy11LeadershipStrategic CommunicationsEvent ProductionBusiness DevelopmentIndustry ResearchCrisis ManagementInvestmentsMarket Analysis
+12 moreTeam 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

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