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Director at NY Ventures

Clayton L. Besch III is the Director of the Small Business Technology Investment Fund (SBTIF) at Empire State Development (ESD).1 He has extensive experience in economic development and venture capital investment in New York State.

Besch's career highlights include:

  1. Currently serving as Director of NY Ventures at Empire State Development.4
  2. Previously oversaw the SBTIF when it was under the New York State Foundation for Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) before merging with ESD.1
  3. Worked at the New York State Department of Economic Development, managing the Asian Office and facilitating business opportunities between NYS companies and Asian markets.1
  4. Spent time at SOFTBANK INC. as a development advisor, working with their worldwide VC network.1
  5. Serves as an observer on the boards of e2e Materials and Float Tech Inc.1

Besch's educational background includes:

  • BS from Hamilton College in New York State
  • MS from Nagasaki University
  • PhD from Tokyo University12

His role at NY Ventures involves overseeing and managing venture capital investments to promote job creation and economic growth in New York State, particularly focusing on early-stage high-tech companies.13

Highlights

Oct 1 · esd.ny.gov
Global NY Foreign Office Directors - Empire State Development
Apr 1 · esd.ny.gov
[PDF] NYS Urban Development Corporation Directors' Meeting Thursday ...
Jan 1 · abo.ny.gov
[PDF] of 88 - New York State Authorities Budget Office: Home Page
Oct 10 · youtube.com
Empire State Development (NY Ventures) | SOSV - YouTube
Empire State Development (NY Ventures) | SOSV - YouTube
Sep 21 · esd.ny.gov
[PDF] NYS Urban Development Corporation Meeting Thursday, 9/21/2023 ...

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