Eric Adler

Eric is a principal at Blu Venture Investors and the managing partner of Adler Associates LP, an investment firm. He spent 19 years as the co-founder and managing director of The SEED Foundation, which builds and operates tuition-free college prep boarding schools in underserved inner-cities. His early career experience includes partner in Adler – Blum Associates LLP, a financial advisory firm; associate at Dean & Company, a strategy consulting firm; and teacher and dean of Students at St. Paul’s School. He has two decades of experience building and operating a business with more than 350 employees and $40 million in revenues. He has served on the boards of Big League Advance, Bright Greens, TrackOFF, Swarthmore College, and Young Presidents Organization U.S. Capital Chapter.

When evaluating startups, Eric looks for a solution to a significant problem and something that is a must-have, not a nice-to-have. He values a brilliant management team and an entrepreneur who is excited about both the business and the product