Who is Matt Turck, Managing Director at FirstMark Capital?

Matt Turck is a Managing Director at FirstMark Capital, where he focuses on early-stage investments in data, machine learning, and AI sectors across the US and Europe. He is also the founder and organizer of Data Driven NYC, the largest data/AI community in the US, and hosts The MAD Podcast.

Turck's career spans venture capital and entrepreneurship. Prior to FirstMark Capital, he served as Managing Director at Bloomberg Ventures, overseeing venture investments. He previously co-founded and served as President & COO of TripleHop Technologies, which was acquired by Oracle, where he then served as Senior Director launching global products.

Turck holds an LL.M. from Yale Law School, a Diploma in Economics & Finance from Sciences Po, and Master's Degrees from the University of Montpellier.

He is recognized as a thought leader in venture capital, data, machine learning, and AI. His influence extends through his widely-followed annual MAD Landscape market map for data/AI, his leadership of Data Driven NYC community with over 20,000 members, and his role as host of The MAD Podcast. He regularly shares insights through various platforms including Medium and his personal website.