500 Global
Miranda Gahagan is an experienced professional in community management and marketing with a strong background in operations and event management. Currently serving as the Community & Events Manager at 500 Global since August 2021, Miranda previously worked as a Community Manager in the same organization. Prior roles include Marketing Manager and Executive Assistant at Ushur, Program Manager for Insurtech at Plug and Play Tech Center, and Operations Specialist at TriplePoint Capital. Early experiences encompass roles such as Marketing Manager at Salon Blu and various positions in customer service and sales. Miranda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from California State University, Chico, as well as a Bachelor of Science in European Studies from De Haagse Hogeschool.
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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.