John Albright is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Relay Ventures, a venture capital firm. He previously worked in investment banking and private equity before founding JLA ventures in 1996.
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Send your deckJohn Albright is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Relay Ventures, a venture capital firm. He previously worked in investment banking and private equity before founding JLA ventures in 1996.
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