From CIO to VC: Marina Levinson on Vertical AI, Startup Bridges & Board Leadership

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Marina Levinson, a partner at Benamu Global Ventures, about her career journey from being a CIO to venture capital. Marina discusses BGV's investment focus on early-stage enterprise IT startups, particularly in AI applications for specific verticals, and how her experience as a CIO informs her investment decisions. She also shares insights on the relationship between CIOs and the venture community, the importance of understanding a customer's business needs, and her advice for entrepreneurs. Additionally, Marina talks about her involvement on various boards and her transition into the wine business.