
Nathaniel Whittemore
Principal Learn Capital
- San Francisco CA
Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur, and Writer focused on startups and social impact.
Social
Biography
Nathaniel Whittemore is a Principal with Learn Capital. Nathaniel was previously the founder of the Center for Global Engagement, a multi-disciplinary center at Northwestern University that designs programs for students interested in global development, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. The CGE currently runs programs in Uganda, India, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and South Africa, and it’s approach to experiential global education has been held up as a model by institutions such as the Clinton Global Initiative University program.
Nathaniel writes regularly about education, business and social innovation for publications including GOOD, Inc, and Fast Company. He was the founding editor of the Social Entrepreneurship portal on Change.org, which he grew from launch to the most read website about the topic. He serves as an advisor and evangelist for a number of nonprofits and startups, including Assetmap – a platform for accelerating professional serendipity – which he co-founded. He graduated Cum Laude with honors in History from Northwestern University.
Nathaniel writes regularly about education, business and social innovation for publications including GOOD, Inc, and Fast Company. He was the founding editor of the Social Entrepreneurship portal on Change.org, which he grew from launch to the most read website about the topic. He serves as an advisor and evangelist for a number of nonprofits and startups, including Assetmap – a platform for accelerating professional serendipity – which he co-founded. He graduated Cum Laude with honors in History from Northwestern University.
Industry Expertise
VC and Private Equity
Internet
Education/Learning
Areas of Expertise
Social Entrepreneurship
Venture Investing and Startups
Education Technology
Affiliations
- Summit Series
- Learn Capital
- Northwestern University
- Change.org
- TED
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Author Appearance
Fees
$500 to $10000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee