Sherman Williams
InvestorFounderCo-Founder, Managing Partner at AIN Ventures · Board director at Bright Uro · Co-Founder / Managing Partner at Academyinvestor
New York, New York, United States
Writes $500K – $1M checks
FoundedAcademyinvestorBright Uro
About
Associated with AIN Ventures.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDefense TechHealthtechSpace Tech
Board director at Bright Uro
Intro paths
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In turn, Sherman can intro founders to Bright Uro's investors below.
Bright Uro's investors · 2
Co-founders at Bright Uro
DH
Derek HerreraExecutive Officer, Director
KH
Kevin HerschbergerExecutive Officer
Co-Founder / Managing Partner at Academyinvestor
Intro paths
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In turn, Sherman can intro founders to Academyinvestor's investors below.
Academyinvestor's investors · 1
Co-founders at Academyinvestor
EM
Emily McMahanCo-Founder / General Partner
Experience
- AIN VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2020 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Kauffman FellowsClass 26current2021 — present
- Techstars Los Angeles ChapterMentor / Entrepreneur-in-Residence2020 — 2024New York, New York, United States
- Scout VenturesVenture Partner2020 — 2022New York, New York, United States
- Various Investment BanksInvestment Banker2012 — 2019Greater New York City Area
- US NavyOfficer2003 — 2010
Education
- The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMBA, Finance2010 — 2012
- United States Naval AcademyBachelor of Science1999 — 2003
Skills & more
Strategy36Strategic Planning11Analysis5Analytical Skills6Financial Modeling40Valuation28Financial Analysis19Corporate Finance13Investment Banking10Business Strategy5Private Equity7Due Diligence9
+6 more
EconomicsMergers & AcquisitionsCapital MarketsVenture CapitalManagement ConsultingMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Languages Chinese
- Institutional LP Readiness Intensive — Kauffman Fellows
From Sherman's professional profile.
Colleagues at AIN Ventures
Andy Coen
Investor at AIN Ventures
Dr. Asegun Henry
Investor at AIN Ventures
Dr. Dane Brown
Investor at AIN Ventures
Dr. Kimberly Sablon
Investor at AIN Ventures
Dr. Mitchell Walker
Investor at AIN Ventures
Emily McMahan
General Partner and Co-Founder at AIN Ventures
Evan Lerner
Investor at AIN Ventures
Forrest Underwood
Investor at AIN Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Sherman Williams work?
- Sherman Williams is Co-Founder, Managing Partner at AIN Ventures and Founder at Bright Uro and Co-Founder / Managing Partner at Academyinvestor.
- What does Sherman Williams invest in?
- Sherman Williams invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Defense Tech, Healthtech, Space Tech.
- What check size does Sherman Williams write?
- Sherman Williams typically writes checks of $500K – $1M.
- What companies did Sherman Williams found?
- Sherman Williams founded Academyinvestor, Bright Uro.
Founder mafias
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business mafia52
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sean KendallFounded ロゴマーク：AIRNA +2David SteinbergMBAFounded Restorbio +1Russ JohannessonMBAFounded Glooko +1Mehul NariyawalaMBAFounded Matic Robots +1Jeffrey LiuMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded Guavapass +1David Lieb1/2 MBAFounded Bump
+ 45 more
United States Naval Academy mafia17
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
John DillonBS - with HonorsFounded Hyperion Solutions +2Ben BrittBSFounded Sundayhealth +1Rick StollmeyerB.S.Founded MindBody +1Mark CrumblishBSFounded Profit Inc +1Derek HerreraBSFounded Bright Uro +1David SilvermanBSFounded CrossLead
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Scout Ventures mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
AIN Ventures mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ainventures mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business476
Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesTinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesKatrin GeyskensExecutive Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankGlebFounder and Managing Partner at iTech Capital
+ 470 more
Also attended United States Naval Academy72
Chad L. SummeBoard Member at CincyTechDouglas Lemott Jr.Vice President, SAP National Security Services at Riphean InvestmentsTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie Partners
+ 66 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows366
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
+ 360 more
Also worked at Scout Ventures10
Brad HarrisonInvestor at Scout VenturesCody HugginsPartner at Scout VenturesIan FolauOperating Partner at Scout VenturesNate GeorgePrincipal at Scout VenturesGreg KaparskiHead of Finance at Scout VenturesKellie PaisChief of Staff at Scout Ventures
+ 4 more
Also worked at US Navy110
Jeremy KirschOperating Partner at Differential VenturesJim BridenstineManaging Partner, Artemis Group at Cortado VenturesJuliane GallinaPartner at Lavrock VenturesJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersGlenn VogelVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsDavid WhittakerVenture Partner at Elm Street Ventures
+ 104 more