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Kevin Carter

Kevin Carter

Kevin Carter is one of the original General partners of elite tech investment firm SV Angel since its launch in 2009. [0]He was named the youngest partner in Silicon Valley at the age of 25 and named in Forbes 30 Under 30 for consecutive years in 2012 and 2013. [0]

Background

Personal Life and Activities

Kevin enjoys bicycle rides in nature.

Kevin enjoys bicycle rides in nature.

Carter was raised in the city of Bellevue in the state of Washington. [4]In recent years, Carter has lived in the state of California. He currently resides in San Francisco with his girlfriend Celia. [14] [18]

He attended International High School in his hometown of Bellevue where he graduated in 2004.

Education

Kevin with his girlfriend at a Gala.

Kevin with his girlfriend at a Gala.

Carter attended Santa Clara University where he graduated in Finance. [16]He worked closely with the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and founded the CIE Mentor

Program and was awarded "Outstanding Student Entrepreneur".

[16]

Prior to attended SCU, he also enrolled at Stevens Institute of Technology. [1]

Carter is on the Engineering Advisory Board at Santa Clara University (EAB).

[16]

While attending university at SCU, he founded two startups called Catalyst Athletic Training and BayAreaLax.com.

[1]

Career

The professional headshot of Kevin.

The professional headshot of Kevin.

After graduating SCU, Carter worked for Affinity Circles doing sales and client services.

He was then part of a SVB Financial Group, the Venture capital arm of Silicon Valley Bank where he was part of the Entrepreneur services and VC Relations Management Groups. He also helped with diligence and cross-platform relationship efforts. [16]

SV Angel

Kevin with MC Hammer and Snoop Dogg.

Kevin with MC Hammer and Snoop Dogg.

Carter has been a part of SV Angel since its launch in 2009.

He is known for originating investments in Snapchat, Pinterest, Casper, GroupMe (acquired by Skype) and Sunrise (acquired by MSFT). He also works particularly close with Remix, FarmLogs,

Amplitude and Optimizely.

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Awards/Recognition

He was included in Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 in 2012 and 2013. He was named "Outstanding Student Entrepreneur" for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. [1] [2]

References

[1]
Citation Linksvangel.comThe SV Angelwebsite where Kevin's biography is seen.
Jun 28, 2017, 6:39 AM
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Citation Linklinkedin.comHis LinkedInaccount.
Jun 28, 2017, 6:43 AM
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Citation Linkforbes.comThe Forbesarticle about Carter being a part of the 30 under 30.
Jun 28, 2017, 6:44 AM
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Citation Linktwitter.comHis Twitteraccount.
Jun 28, 2017, 6:45 AM
[5]
Citation Linkfacebook.comThe personal Facebookof Kevin Carter.
Jun 28, 2017, 6:48 AM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.comThis Black and white Portrait of Kevin is considered Iconic.
Jun 28, 2017, 6:56 AM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comKevin holds a bottle of Tapatío.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:22 AM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comThe professional headshot of Kevin.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:23 AM
[9]
Citation Linkangel.coThe AngelListof Kevin Carter.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:28 AM
[10]
Citation Linkrocketreach.coKevin Carter on Rocket launch.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:28 AM
[11]
Citation Linkabout.meKevin's About.mepage.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:29 AM
[12]
Citation Linktechcrunch.comThe TechCruncharticle about SV Angel which names Kevin as one of the partners involved in the investment.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:40 AM
[13]
Citation Linkinstagram.comThe Instagramaccount of Kevin.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:48 AM
[14]
Citation Linkfoursquare.comHis Foursquareaccount.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:55 AM
[15]
Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comKevin and his girlfriend at a Golden State Warriors game against the Cleveland Cavalier.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:02 AM
[16]
Citation Linkapp.lead411.comThe Lead 411 link to his profile.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:06 AM
[17]
Citation Linkvbprofiles.comProfile of Kevin found on this link.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:07 AM
[18]
Citation Linkquora.comThe Quoralink to a question concerning the investors at SV Angel.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:08 AM
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Citation Linkinstagram.comThe Instagramof Celia.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:16 AM
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Citation Linkeveripedia-storage.s3.amazonaws.comPhoto of Kevin at Alamo Square.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:57 AM