
Gary Stewart
Founder & CEO of FounderTribes — entrepreneur, investor, educator
gary-stewart
New York, New York, United States
London, United Kingdom
Joined October 2025
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8.8K connectionsSummary
Serial entrepreneur and product builder: Gary has repeatedly founded and led companies that sit at the intersection of education, search, and founder enablement — from Nuroa (property search) to The Nest (founder education) to FounderTribes / MyCofoundr.AI (AI-driven founder marketplace). He combines product focus with founder networks to scale platforms that democratize access to capital and learning. mycofoundr+2
Ecosystem builder and operator in corporate accelerators and early-stage investing: He ran Wayra UK (Telefónica's accelerator), oversaw hundreds of startups, and later led Techstars NYC — roles that required deal selection, program curation, and deep networks across investors and corporates. org+2
Advocate for inclusion and diversity in entrepreneurship: Gary writes and speaks frequently about how systemic bias and lack of access constrain founders from underrepresented backgrounds, and he has oriented his projects and accelerator work toward widening access to networks and capital. forbes+2
Educator and advisor to founders and institutions: He serves as a visiting lecturer at Yale Law School (Tsai Leadership Program), has taught entrepreneurship at IE Business School, and sits on boards/advisory bodies focused on impact investing and social enterprise. yale+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Which Funds Are Funding Black Founders? (And How Can You Get Some?)
February 1, 2021Follow-up/related Forbes piece discussing practical fund sources and strategies for underrepresented founders seeking capital.
The Unfortunate Truths Of Fundraising While Black
January 1, 2021First-person piece reflecting on the structural barriers Black founders face when fundraising, with practical advice on cultivating allies, alternative capital strategies and systemic reform.
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GCGiuseppe Calosaid they've seen
GSGary Stewart
successfully scale a SaaS subscription business after raising Series A or later funding.Dec 9, 2025
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