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Tonight wouldn't have been possible without our incredible partners. Thank you for your generous support of the 2026 NVCA Leadership Awards Dinner — and for championing the venture community alongside us. Platinum: @EY_US, @SiliconVlyBank Silver: @EisnerAmper, @Orrick Bronze: @Avidbank, @Stephens_Inc, @metrics_co, @finstratmgmt, @wilsonsonsini Our Official Data Partner: @PitchBook

That's a wrap on the 2026 NVCA Leadership Awards Dinner. As @bobpavey reminded us tonight: "How do I decide who to back? It's all about the people." Tonight was a celebration of exactly that — the people behind the firms, the funds, and the founders moving venture forward. Thank you to our honorees and the community that showed up. Here's to the leaders, the builders, and everyone shaping the future of venture. Until next year.

Leaders who have shaped venture — and continue to define what comes next. Congrats to our 2026 NVCA Venture Vanguard Award winners: @annielamont ,@bobpavey, and @KateDMitchell. Grateful we get to hear their perspectives and insights in tonight's fireside chat.

Congratulations to @GaingelsVC, our 2026 NVCA Inclusion Impact Award winner! Gaingels is helping shape a more inclusive venture ecosystem by supporting founders from underrepresented communities and leaders across the industry. Honored to celebrate their work to expand the table tonight.

Congratulations to @RadiantNuclear, our 2026 NVCA Startup Innovator! Radiant is building portable, zero-emissions nuclear microreactors designed to replace diesel generators and deliver reliable power anywhere — from hospitals to data centers to remote communities. Honored to celebrate the team tonight. In the words of Tori Shivanandan, President and COO of Radiant, "the future of energy is radiant." That sentiment is especially true with entrepreneurs like the Radiant team lighting the way for more founders.

Congratulations to our 2026 NVCA Rising Star honorees: @Carolysuh, Danae Robert Johnson, @jleites13, Kathryn Taylor Reddy, and @webaficianado. The next generation of venture leadership is in great hands.

The 2026 NVCA Leadership Awards Dinner is officially underway. Excited to bring the venture community together tonight to celebrate the leaders shaping our industry.

The value of venture builds over time. So do the right relationships. What’s often missing is a consistent environment to learn and grow alongside others. VC University is designed to be that starting point. 21 cohorts have sold out. Review the program and register while seats remain. #VCUniversity venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/

🎙️New Podcast: Our President & CEO Bobby Franklin sat down with @finstratmgmt's Kristian Marquez for the latest episode of “Innovators & Investors” to discuss NVCA’s advocacy on behalf of VCs and entrepreneurs. 🎧Listen Here: open.spotify.com/episode/0yRK7x…

Learn more and register here: venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/. UC Berkeley/Stanford alumni, NVCA members, and nonprofit/government employees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Group discounts are also available.

Whether you’re an investor, operator, or working across the venture ecosystem in law, finance, policy, or academia, your role shapes how innovation moves forward. The challenge is that most people navigate venture without clear structure or access. VC University, produced in partnership with @VCForward , @BerkLawExecEd, and @StanfordLaw, brings both. Start where you are and build from there.

The info session for VC University is happening this Thursday, Apr. 30! Learn more and sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…. A recording will be shared with all who register. See you all then!

📅 May 7 | 3 PM ET Join NVCA and @VCForward for a Mental Health Awareness Month webinar on how investors can better support founder wellbeing. Panel: @bfeld (@FoundryVC) Lisa Mikkelsen (@FlourishVC ) Jennifer Jeronimo (@GaingelsVC ) Moderated by @jamesoliverjr (Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund) Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

One week until applications open for RAISE GP Day 2026! This event is a skills-first day for emerging VC managers. We're so proud to co-produce this RAISE GP Day alongside @VCForward and @raiseconference! Learn more: events.raiseglobal.co/event/2026GPDA… A few details: 📍 San Francisco 📅 October 21 🎟 300 GPs 📝 Apps open May 1

Our Annual Leadership Awards Dinner is about celebrating the people who define venture. On May 14, we'll gather at Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park to honor the leaders shaping our industry. A huge thank you to our 2026 partners for making it possible: Platinum: @EY_US, @SiliconVlyBank Silver: @EisnerAmper, @Orrick Bronze: @Avidbank, @Stephens_Inc, @metrics_co, @finstratmgmt, @wilsonsonsini Our Official Data Partner: @PitchBook RSVP: cvent.me/02BGLz?utm_sou…

Nearly 50 Congressional staffers and professionals joined NVCA President & CEO Bobby Franklin and @DardenMBA professor Les Alexander on the Hill today for our latest "VC 101" session! Les and Bobby broke down the fundamentals of venture capital and its role in scaling startups across the country. This event lays the groundwork for informed, forward-looking policy discussions that protect and promote the next generation of entrepreneurs.

If you’re considering the program for yourself or your team, we are hosting a live virtual info session on Thursday, April 30 from 11:30-12:30 pm PT. A recording will be shared with all who register. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

A lot of people are interested in VC, but few have a clear way forward. The main challenge is understanding how venture actually works in practice. VC University focuses on the mechanics: term sheets, cap tables, fund structures, and how deals evolve over time. A structured way to build real VC fluency. Early-bird registration is now open: venturecapitaluniversity.com/online-course/

🚨 Join NVCA for "VC 101: The Basics of Venture Investing" on Capitol Hill 🚨 Curious how venture capital works—and why it matters for the U.S. economy? Join this briefing to learn: 🔹 The “power law” behind VC investing 🔹 How fund lifecycles play out 🔹 How VC fuels innovation and job creation Featuring Bobby Franklin, @nvca, and Les Alexander, @darden. 🗓️ Limited capacity | Registration required 👉 Save your spot: luma.com/nvttef25