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Bernard Gray

Founder & President atGray VenturesAtlanta
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Bernard Gray is the president of Gray Ventures. He previously held leadership roles at Summit Communications Group and served in the United States Marine Corps.

What Bernard can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ALead preference not reported
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. United States Marine Corps · corporal
  2. Morgan Guaranty
  3. Summit Communications Group · Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman
    1975-1995
  4. Gray Ventures · Founder & President
    Now

Companies founded

Gray VenturesSoutheast Investor Group

Focus

information technology

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA in international studiesColumbia Business School, MBA

Also at Gray Ventures

Alex GrayVice President

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Who is Bernard Gray?

Bernard Gray is the president of Gray Ventures. He previously held leadership roles at Summit Communications Group and served in the United States Marine Corps.

How much does Bernard Gray invest?

Gray Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Bernard Gray?

A warm intro from a founder Gray Ventures backed works best.

What did Bernard Gray do before Gray Ventures?

corporal at United States Marine Corps; Morgan Guaranty; Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman at Summit Communications Group.

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