#141 James McClurg: Sky's Startup Investment & Partnerships Team (VC)

Published: May 16, 2020, 4 a.m.

Jame McClurg\xa0leads Sky\u2019s Startup Investment and Partnerships team.\xa0

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Since joining the team when it started in 2013 he has been investing in and partnering with companies from the US, UK/Europe and Israel including Roku (Now TV) and the Drone Racing League.

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Previously,\xa0James\xa0was an Investment Manager of a London-based venture capital fund and a Strategy and M&A consultant at Deloitte (London).

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He\xa0grew up in Belfast and returns regularly to see family and friends, now living in London with his wife and daughters.

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In today's episode we chat about:

  • His early memories
  • How he got into the world of VC
  • What advice he would give to start-ups thinking about approaching big corporations
  • How COVID-19 is/isn't affecting the world of VC
  • And the highs/lows he's experienced along the way

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Please note: this episode was done in collaboration with Ormeau Baths as part of their "Founder Firesides Mini-Series" and is geared towards early-stage start-ups/entrepreneurs.

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Enjoy!

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To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to James (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/james-mcclurg-sky-ventures

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Cheers!

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\u2014 Matt\xa0