Josh Kopelman

Josh Kopelman is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor, serving as Founder and Partner at First Round Capital since October 2004, where the firm specializes in seed-stage venture capital. In addition, Kopelman holds significant positions including Chairman Emeritus and Chairman of the Board at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Co-founder and Trustee of The Kopelman Foundation, which supports not-for-profit organizations. As a Founding Partner at First Close Partners, Kopelman focuses on investing in venture funds led by underrepresented managers. Past board roles include positions with the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, GSI Commerce, Main Line Health, and Five Below. Kopelman led Half.com as President during tenure at eBay, and achieved academic success at The Wharton School, earning a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing.