500 Global
Ella Shukho is an experienced program manager currently working at 500 Global since May 2024. Previously, Ella held significant roles at Global Venture Alliance from January 2015 to May 2022, including Head of Marketing, PR & Scouting for GVA Accelerator Programs and Chief Operating Officer. Ella's earlier positions include Assistant/Interpreter at Russian Startup Travel in early 2014, Administrative Executive Assistant at the Russian Academy of Sciences from December 2008 to January 2011, Assistant at the Social Science Research Council from May 2007 to April 2008, and Teacher at the Circassian Benevolent Association from September 2006 to April 2008. Ella's educational background includes studies at Moscow Finance and Law Academy in 2020, Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University from 2003 to 2011, Hunter College from 2007 to 2008, and the Spanish-American Institute from 2006 to 2007.
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500 Startups is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. It is one of the most active venture capital firms in the world. Since its inception in Silicon Valley, 500 Startups has invested in over 2,300 companies via its 5 global funds and 15 thematic funds dedicated to either specific geographic markets or verticals. Its 100+ team members are located in 20 countries around the world in order to support the 500 Startups global portfolio of investments which spans more than 75 countries. Notable investments in the 500 portfolio include Credit Karma, Twilio, Canva, Grab, Bukalapak, The RealReal, Talkdesk, Knotel, Udemy, and Ipsy. Beyond providing seed capital, 500 supports startups via their Seed Accelerator Programs which emphasize digital marketing, customer acquisition, lean startup practices, and fundraising for pre-Seed companies. 500 Startups further contributes to the development of innovation ecosystems by supporting startups and investors through educational programs, events, conferences, and partnerships with corporations and governments around the world.