Josh Kopelman

Josh Kopelman is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, known for founding First Round Capital in 2004, where Josh serves as Founder and Partner, focusing on seed-stage investments in early-stage companies. As Chairman Emeritus and Chairman of the Board at The Philadelphia Inquirer, Kopelman champions sustainable local news models. Josh is also a Founding Partner at First Close Partners, supporting underrepresented managers in venture capital. Josh's philanthropic work includes co-founding The Kopelman Foundation and serving on the Board of Directors for the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation. Kopelman has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including eBay and TurnTide, and graduated from The Wharton School with a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing.