Steve Schlafman
Former Partner + Leadership Coach at Primary Venture Partners · Former Principal at RRE Ventures
New York, NY
Writes $25K – $100K checks · typically $50K
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Experience
- Schlaf Co.Founder & Executive Coachcurrent2018 — presentStone Ridge, New York, United States
- DownshiftFounder & Coach2024 — 2025New York, United States
- MedleyGroup Coach2019 — 2021New York, United States
- CitizenSenior Advisor2017 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
- Primary Venture PartnersPartner + Leadership Coach2018 — 2019New York, New York
- Primary Venture PartnersVenture Partner2018 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
- RRE VenturesPrincipal2013 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
- Lerer Hippeau VenturesPrincipal2011 — 2013New York, New York
- stickybitsVP of Business Development2010 — 2011
- The Kraft GroupDirector of Venture Investments2007 — 2010
- MassiveManager, Network Projections & Analytics2006 — 2007
- MicrosoftSenior Financial Analyst2003 — 2006
- Camp BauercrestGroup Leader1988 — 2001
Skills & more
Coaching2Executive Coaching1Venture CapitalLeadership1Mindfulness
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Steve Schlafman?
- Angel
- What check size does Steve Schlafman write?
- Steve Schlafman typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
- Where did Steve Schlafman go to school?
- Steve Schlafman studied at Northeastern University (Bachelor's degree, Business); Springfield College (Health/Health Care Administration/Management); Swampscott High School.
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Also attended Northeastern University557
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Also attended Springfield College5
Shared employers
Also worked at Medley4
Also worked at Citizen9
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Also worked at Primary Venture Partners105
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