marlon nichols will discuss how to secure seed funding at techcrunch early stage 2021
TechCrunch Early Stage Event: Marlon Nichols to Discuss Seed Funding
We are pleased to reveal another exceptional panelist for our comprehensive TechCrunch Early Stage event, scheduled for April 1st and 2nd. Marlon Nichols will participate in a discussion centered around the process of securing seed funding.
Expertise in Early-Stage Investment
Nichols possesses extensive knowledge in this area. As a founding managing partner at MaC Venture Capital (formerly Cross Culture Ventures), he has actively supported over 100 startups in obtaining crucial seed funding.
Prior to his current role, Nichols held positions as a Kauffman Fellow and Investment Director at Intel Capital. His focus during that time was on investments within the media and entertainment sectors.
Notable Investment Portfolio
Throughout his career, Nichols has contributed to several significant investments. These include companies such as Gimlet Media, MongoDB, Thrive Market, PlayVS, Fair, LISNR, Mayvenn, Blavity, and Wonderschool.
His achievements have been widely recognized, earning him accolades like the MVMT50 SXSW 2018 Innovator of the Year award and Digital Diversity’s Innovation & Inclusion Change Agent honors.
Panel Focus: Attracting Investors
The discussion will cover strategies for gaining the attention of investors and successfully completing an initial funding round. The panel description highlights:
This panel is one component of a two-day program dedicated to exploring seed and Series A fundraising, recruitment strategies, and other vital topics for early-stage startups at TC Early Stage – Operations and Fundraising, taking place on April 1st and 2nd.
Secure your ticket now to benefit from current pricing, as rates are scheduled to increase next week!
Brian Heater
Brian Heater: A Veteran of Tech Journalism
Brian Heater held the position of Hardware Editor at TechCrunch until the beginning of 2025. Throughout his career, he has consistently contributed to prominent technology-focused media outlets.
Extensive Experience in Tech Publications
Heater’s professional background includes significant roles at several leading publications. These encompass Engadget, PCMag, Laptop, and Tech Times, where he ultimately functioned as the Managing Editor.
His journalistic work isn't limited to tech-specific platforms. Heater’s writing has been featured in a diverse range of publications, demonstrating his versatility as a writer.
A Broad Spectrum of Published Work
- Spin
- Wired
- Playboy
- Entertainment Weekly
- The Onion
- Boing Boing
- Publishers Weekly
- The Daily Beast
This list represents just a selection of the many publications that have showcased his writing. His ability to adapt his style to different audiences is noteworthy.
Beyond the Written Word
In addition to his writing, Brian Heater is actively involved in audio media. He currently hosts the weekly Boing Boing interview podcast, titled RiYL.
Heater has also contributed regularly to NPR as a featured commentator. His insights have been shared with a national audience through this platform.
Personal Life
He currently resides in a Queens apartment, where he shares his living space with a rabbit companion named Juniper. This detail offers a glimpse into his life outside of his professional endeavors.