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FinovateFall
September 8-10, 2025
The Marriott Marquis Times SquareNew York

David Teten
Partner at Coolwater Capital
Speaker

Profile


David Teten is a Partner with Coolwater Capital, known as “Y Combinator for emerging VCs”. Coolwater runs an accelerator for emerging VC fund managers and invests as a limited partner, into general partnerships, in fund management companies, and also directly into startups. He is Chair of PEVCTech, a community of investors in private companies using AI, technology and analytics to generate alpha, and Founders’ Next Move, a community for founders exploring new ideas. He is Founder of Versatile VC, backing early-stage “investment tech” companies which help investors generate alpha and succeed. He was previously a Managing Partner with HOF Capital; Partner with ff Venture Capital; and Founder of Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of NY. He writes periodically at teten.com.

Agenda Sessions

  • Power Panel: The rise of alternative assets reflects a shift towards diversification; a search for yield & uncorrelated returns, and opportunities that align with personal values. How will technology play a crucial role in transforming how alternative assets are managed within the industry?

    10:45am