Neil Senturia is the CEO of Blackbird Ventures, a venture capital firm. He is also a business columnist for The San Diego Union-Tribune, an author of multiple books, and a Professor of Practice at the University of San Diegos School of Business, focusing on entrepreneurship.
Beyond venture capital, Neil is a prolific writer and accomplished storyteller, drawing from his past experiences as a screenwriter and playwright. He is passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs, a theme central to his books and columns where he often shares insights on both business and life.
He leverages his background as a former screenwriter to teach entrepreneurs the art of storytelling in business.