Joel Kanu

Joel Kanu is an experienced professional in the venture capital and innovation space, currently serving as a Venture Program Manager at Collaborative Fund since July 2023. As a Guild Member at Platform Venture Studio since October 2021, Joel contributes to various initiatives within the studio. Prior experience includes roles as an Analyst and Venture Fellow at FedTech from December 2021 to July 2023 and a Cohort Apprentice at CANCER FUND from August 2019 to September 2020. Joel's early experience includes a Summer Internship at Edge Growth in June 2018 and an Internship at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce in 2017. Joel holds a Master of Science in Innovation and Venture Development from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Technological Entrepreneurship & Management from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.