[CMU PE/VC & GEC] Jordan Garside of Dell Tech Capital

Fireside Chat: Inside Corporate Venture Capital with Jordan Garside
A conversation exploring the intersection of law, strategy, and venture investing
Join us for an engaging fireside chat with Jordan Garside, Senior Counsel at Dell Technologies Capital (DTC), as he shares insights from his unique vantage point at one of the most active corporate venture capital arms in tech.
About Our Speaker
Jordan Garside brings a distinctive perspective to corporate venture capital, combining deep legal expertise with strategic investment acumen. As Senior Counsel at DTC since 2022, he navigates the complex landscape where corporate strategy meets venture investing. His background includes roles at elite law firms Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Davis & Gilbert, where he honed his expertise in corporate transactions. Jordan also serves as an Advisory Board Member at Captain Partners.
What You'll Learn

How corporate venture capital differs from traditional VC—and the trade-offs involved
The balance between strategic value and financial returns in CVC decision-making
What startups should consider when evaluating CVC partnerships
How governance and investment decisions actually work inside a CVC

Who Should Attend
Students interested in venture capital, corporate development, startups, and the legal dimensions of investment.
Co-hosted by CMU's PE/VC Club and Graduate Entrepreneurship Club

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Co-hosted with: Graduate Entrepreneurship Club, ScottyLabs, Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Association

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