Maurice Russo
Investor·Lerer Hippeau
Bio
Professional summary
Maurice Russo is an Investor at Lerer Hippeau, where the firm lists him as having joined in 2024. A Harvard Business School Club of New York event bio describes him as investing at Lerer Hippeau, a New York-based venture firm backing pre-seed and seed-stage companies across industries. The same bio says he began his career as a professional poker player before moving into venture capital.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Lerer HippeauInvestor2024 – Present
- Self-employedProfessional Poker Player
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