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CurrentAs GM for Americas, I oversee the Corporate and University Programs, working with our partners to identify strategic opportunities with innovative founders for collaboration and investment at the pre-seed stage.
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Angie Grimm is listed as Corporate Venture Capital | Corporate Development | M&A Strategy | Sustainability Advisor | Board Member | Former Head of IBM Ventures at Techstars, a with 2483 employees, based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Angie Grimm.
Angie Grimm previously worked as General Manager at Techstars and Head of Sustainability at Fif Collective. Angie Grimm holds Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance And Marketing from Indiana University Bloomington.
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I'm a forward-thinking senior executive with extensive experience in shaping business strategies into data-driven, successful acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships, and innovation initiatives. I'm passionate about merging the worlds of enterprise business, technology, and startup innovation to fuel sustainable growth and deliver high-impact results.📈 Expertise: I've spearheaded numerous successful ventures, leveraging my experience in both traditional corporate settings and the dynamic startup landscape. I thrive on identifying and capitalizing on emerging opportunities, all while navigating diverse cultures and geographies.• At IBM, I developed a series of strategic frameworks and successful global initiatives, including launching the Adjacent Spaces initiative to identify mega-trends and new market opportunities, establishing an M&A sourcing framework, co-creating the Green Services segment, and developing Carbon Management frameworks.• Most recently I established a new corporate venture capital program that brought value to high potential startups in the form of capital plus leveraging IBM’s platform to accelerate mutual outcomes, launched innovation hubs globally, and instituted an AI-enabled deal dashboard. 🌍 Global Network: I've cultivated a global network over the years. I've forged strong relationships with investment banks, private equity investors, venture capitalists, corporate venture capitalists, startups, incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurial organizations across the world. These connections have been invaluable in driving innovation and growth.🌐 Harnessing Innovation: I am driven by forging opportunities across the nexus of innovation and investment – leading organizations through mega trends within Sustainability, Digital Transformation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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New York City Metropolitan Area
As GM for Americas, I oversee the Corporate and University Programs, working with our partners to identify strategic opportunities with innovative founders for collaboration and investment at the pre-seed stage.
New York City Metropolitan Area
Founding member of the FIF Collective, an invite-only networking group of founders, investors, and senior leaders in the tech sector, where we support the "Females in Finance" initiative. Also launched the FIF Collective Green Edition to showcase a universe of startups offering clever sustainability solutions and changemakers across industries. Nominations welcomed. Sponsorships available for service providers: please inquire directly.
New York, United States
Established and led IBM Ventures, IBM’s $500+ million corporate venture investment arm, delivering strategic, financial, and commercial impact through thematic investments in startups across data, AI, security, sustainability, and quantum. • Generated attractive returns; achieved post-investment collaboration from the portfolio by designing and managing the Venture Champion program. • Supported strategy development for launching new businesses, including Sustainability Software.• Supercharged acquisition deal flow by leading the M&A Strategy and Relationships team, managing investment banking relationships, and reestablishing position as liaison to the investor community. • Engaged with 500+ startups annually by managing Alpha Zone accelerator and establishing Innovation Hubs around the world.
New York, United States
Managed equity investments and external relationships for IBM Corporate Development.• Launched IBM Ventures, IBM’s corporate investment arm, to partner with and invest in high-growth innovators that are providing new technologies to the enterprise. • Oversaw IBM Ventures’ innovation and investor network, including relationships with VCs, CVCs, PEs, Investment Banks, start-ups, accelerators, governments, and entrepreneurial groups worldwide.• Worked with IBM businesses to support innovation initiatives, acquisition opportunities, and investment in strategic partners to drive growth. • Handled initial assessment of all inbound acquisition opportunities for IBM• Established a team of innovation hub leaders around the world. • Executive sponsor for Corporate Development's Diversity & Inclusion program
Armonk, Ny
Senior executive focused on the venture community with a focus on the intersection of enterprise business, technology, and startup innovation. Responsibilities include:• Venture Capital relations: Enhance relationships with venture capitalists, corporate VCs, startups, accelerators, incubators, government and entrepreneurial organizations globally • IBM Research commercialization efforts• Cloud & Cognitive Software business development activities broadlySpecialties:Corporate Venture and Corporate InnovationM&A Strategy and ExecutionBusiness DevelopmentNew Business Models and Alternative Investment Structures
Armonk, Ny
Manage communications between IBM and the investor communityFocused on Cloud and Cognitive Software, Systems and IBM Research, as well as emerging technologies such as Blockchain and Quantum Computing.
Armonk, Ny
Responsibilities include:Acquisition and investment opportunity assessmentsVenture capital investment portfolio and strategic direct investment programInvestment Bank, Venture Capital and Private Equity relationshipsStrategic growth initiativesMarket intelligence
Armonk, Ny
Manage inbound acquisition opportunities for IBM Corporate Development, including handling all enquires from Investment Banks and other advisors.Manage current portfolio of investments and new fund assessments globally for IBM's Corporate Venture Capital Fund.
Prepared and presented trends, targets and opportunity landscapes for IBM Corporate Development.
Armonk, New York, United States
Global Head of IBM Ventures, the corporate venture investment arm of IBM Corporation, which invested in select high-growth startups that provided innovative technologies to the enterprise. • Redesigned and relaunched a new thematic-focused equity investment vehicle to drive strategic, financial, and commercial impact for IBM, portfolio companies, and enterprise clients. • Recruited and managed a global team across four distinct initiatives. • Generated attractive MOIC and IRR, and fully realized multiple investments. • Achieved post-investment collaboration from the portfolio by designing and managing the Venture Champion and Research Ambassador programs to extract strategic value from the venture program. • Supported strategy development and investment priorities for launching new software businesses.
Information Technology focus for Equity Offerings and M&A in Chicago office, M&A Generalist and Tech Banker in London office
Raleigh, Nc
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Angie Grimm works for Techstars.
Angie Grimm is listed as Corporate Venture Capital | Corporate Development | M&A Strategy | Sustainability Advisor | Board Member | Former Head of IBM Ventures at Techstars.
Angie Grimm is based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States while working with Techstars.
Angie Grimm has worked for Techstars, Fif Collective, Ibm, Ibm Ventures, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.
Angie Grimm's colleagues at Techstars include Kiana Sinclair, Mark Lazzara, Ryo Ishizuka, Jordan Warnement, and Sarthak Gupta.
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Angie Grimm holds Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance And Marketing from Indiana University Bloomington.
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