#141 James McClurg: Sky's Startup Investment & Partnerships Team (VC)

<p><span class="il">Jame McClurg</span> leads Sky’s Startup Investment and Partnerships team. </p> <p> </p> <p>Since joining the team when it started in 2013 he has been investing in and partnering with companies from the US, UK/Europe and Israel including Roku (Now TV) and the Drone Racing League.</p> <p> </p> <p>Previously, <span class="il">James</span> was an Investment Manager of a London-based venture capital fund and a Strategy and M&A consultant at Deloitte (London).</p> <p> </p> <p><span class="il">He</span> grew up in Belfast and returns regularly to see family and friends, now living in London with his wife and daughters.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>In today's episode we chat about:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>His early memories</li> <li>How he got into the world of VC</li> <li>What advice he would give to start-ups thinking about approaching big corporations</li> <li>How COVID-19 is/isn't affecting the world of VC</li> <li>And the highs/lows he's experienced along the way</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Please note: this episode was done in collaboration with Ormeau Baths as part of their "Founder Firesides Mini-Series" and is geared towards early-stage start-ups/entrepreneurs.</p> <p> </p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p> </p> <p>//</p> <p> </p> <p>To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to James (including a photo) please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/lyn-magill-lover-of-life">https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/james-mcclurg-sky-ventures</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <p>To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/">https://bestofbelfast.org/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Cheers!</p> <p> </p> <p>— Matt </p>