Venture Capitol

Back in 1973, the venture capital industry emerged and needed a national voice to represent it in Washington. In this episode, we celebrate NVCA’s 50th anniversary and the impact the association has had on venture industry over the years.

Show Notes

In 1973, the venture capital industry was emerging and growing, and it needed a national voice to represent it in Washington. That need resulted in the founding of the National Venture Capital Association. In this episode, we celebrate NVCA’s 50th anniversary and look back on the history of the association and its role in guiding the VC industry through legislative challenges and successes.

Featured in this episode is Skip Heizer son of Ned Heizer, the founder of NVCA. Ned believed everyone should have the opportunity to build a successful business. Skip shares through his father’s eyes, the status of the industry in 1973, the issues that motivated Ned to found NVCA, and the future of venture capital. 

Chris Brody was the Board Chair of NVCA in 1985 and spent over a decade serving on the Board. Chris shares the moment when VCs realized that for the industry to survive and grow, they needed to present data and explain their value to policymakers. He also tells us about the most influential meetings in the early days of advocating for the industry in Washington.

To register for our events, or to learn more about the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), visit our website.

Creators and Guests

BF
Host
Bobby Franklin
CB
Writer
Cassidy Butler
IW
Editor
Ismael Balderas Wong
LK
Producer
Laura Krebs
RC
Editor
Reese Clutter
SF
Producer
Sabrina Fang

What is Venture Capitol?

Welcome to the Venture Capitol podcast, the place where politicians can impact the startup industry nationwide. Join NVCA President & CEO Bobby Franklin for a unique podcast that looks at public policy through the eyes of America’s venture capitalists — the people who are investing in the high-growth companies of tomorrow. This show brings together VCs, policymakers, and policy influencers to discuss and debate issues that affect our nation’s economic future.