500 Global
As the Head of Global Education at 500 Startups, Paulina Szyrmer leads the design and implementation of investor training programs in Silicon Valley and around the world. Previously, she ran Educational Operations at Enova, a social impact company which creates innovative educational models and spaces in Mexico. She has also worked as an education specialist for UNDP in the Gambia and for Chartwell Education Group in New York. She has broad international experience, having worked at an economic think tank in Warsaw, Poland and at NGO working with street children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Politics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and a Master’s in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics. She is fluent in six languages.
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500 Global
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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.