Sydney Sykes — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Global Head of VC Partnerships at NVIDIA
Co-founder of BLCK VC, a 501(c)3 nonprofit
Former early stage investing Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners
Named to Forbes VC 30 Under 30
Graduated from Harvard College and Stanford Graduate School of Business

Biography

Sydney Sykes is the Global Head of VC Partnerships at NVIDIA, where she connects the company with the venture capital ecosystem to support emerging startups. Her career is driven by a passion for technology, venture capital, and commerce. She is also the co-founder and former co-CEO of BLCK VC, a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on empowering Black investors and increasing Black representation in the venture capital industry. She was recognized on the Forbes VC 30 Under 30 list.