
Kurt Schmidt
Managing Director of Duke Angel Network
Kurt Schmidt has extensive experience in all aspects of startup ventures. He is an investor, entrepreneur, and board member who works with early-stage companies, venture capital firms, and angel investment funds. Kurt is the Chairman and President of Triangle Angel Partners and a Venture Partner at 7BC Venture Capital. He serves on several boards, including the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Council for Entrepreneurial Development. As a TRW Fellow, Kurt earned an MS in electrical engineering from The University of Southern California and a BS in electrical engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. At Duke University’s School of Law, he honed his skills in venture capital, private equity, entrepreneurial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.