Chris Cronin

Cerity Partners Ventures is the corporate venture practice of Cerity Partners. We help corporations work with innovative startups, with the goal of fueling their mutual success. ​ ​Founded as Touchdown Ventures in 2014, our team brings an impact orientation to every relationship. We are dedicated to providing critical insights and transactions to help corporations adapt to the rapid pace of change in todays market.​ ​Cerity Partners Ventures seeks venture capital investments on behalf of our corporate partners in sectors that can be found here: www.ceritypartners.com/ventures.

We are the nations first democratized early stage investment fund. We are comprised of high-caliber individuals from top tier institutions with a diverse set of experience and backgrounds. Together, we invest in early stage startups in the Los Angeles and Orange County area.

Cerity Partners Ventures is the corporate venture practice of Cerity Partners. We help corporations work with innovative startups, with the goal of fueling their mutual success. ​ ​Founded as Touchdown Ventures in 2014, our team brings an impact orientation to every relationship. We are dedicated to providing critical insights and transactions to help corporations adapt to the rapid pace of change in todays market.​ ​Cerity Partners Ventures seeks venture capital investments on behalf of our corporate partners in sectors that can be found here: www.ceritypartners.com/ventures.

We are the nations first democratized early stage investment fund. We are comprised of high-caliber individuals from top tier institutions with a diverse set of experience and backgrounds. Together, we invest in early stage startups in the Los Angeles and Orange County area.

The Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is the oldest entrepreneurship program in the United States and the largest entrepreneurship hub on USC’s campus. From ideation to launch, growth, and scaling, the Greif Center supports founders through dynamic programs, competitions, funding, coaching, and a thriving investor network that includes industry partners, executives, and thought partners in Los Angeles and around the globe. USC Marshall is internationally recognized for its emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation, social responsibility, and path-breaking research -- it ranks 10th in research among North American business schools. USC Marshall offers its nearly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students a unique world view and unparalleled global experiential opportunities.

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