Stephane Nasser

Stephane Nasser is the Co-Founder of OpenVC, a fundraising platform helping startup founders connect with investors and manage their fundraising processes. Based in San Francisco, he focuses on making venture capital more accessible to early-stage entrepreneurs.

Before launching OpenVC, Stephane co-founded Petri, a biotechnology startup developing technology for single-cell isolation. He previously held roles at FABERNOVEL, where he worked on business strategy and international development, and Microsoft Accelerator, supporting startups through mentorship, industry connections, and growth opportunities.

Drawing on his experience as a founder and startup ecosystem professional, Stephane shares practical insights on venture capital, investor outreach, fundraising strategy, and the challenges entrepreneurs face when raising their first rounds of funding.