Larry Kubal

GHC Partners invests in B2B technology solutions that improve resource efficiency, drive resiliency, and unlock new value streams across legacy industrial supply chains and infrastructure. We apply a unique venture growth approach to capitalizing and scaling the next generation of market leading, sustainability focused companies that are modernizing and revolutionizing traditional industries making up half of the global economy.

Founded in 1989, Labrador Ventures is one of the oldest, premier earliest stage funds in Silicon Valley. With over $200 million under management, Labrador has invested in more than 100 companies over the last 34 years, helping transform the way we work, communicate and transact business. Labrador invests in software, communications/networking, messaging, semi-conductors and information services. Labrador was among the founding investors in Pandora Media, where Larry served on the board for seven years up to the IPO. He has been named one of the top 100 venture capitalists.

Conceived as an initiative in 2004 by Lumina Foundation and seven founding partner organizations, Achieving the Dream now leads the most comprehensive non-governmental reform movement for student success in higher education history. Together with our Network of over 277 institutions of higher education, 75 coaches and advisors, and numerous investors and partners working throughout 44 states and the District of Columbia we are helping more than 4 million community college students have a better chance of realizing greater economic opportunity and achieving their dreams.

Narrative is dedicated to advancing literature in the digital age by supporting the finest writing talent and encouraging reading across generations, in schools, and around the globe. Our digital library of new literature by celebrated authors and by the best new and emerging writers is available for free.

The NationSwell Council is a diverse community of accomplished professionals who are passionate about service. Council members have access to meetings with America’s leading problem-solvers, Jeffersonian-style dinners to unpack and advance solutions, introductions to the broader NationSwell network of innovators, and opportunities for direct service and impact. Read more: http://nationswell.com/nationswell-council/#ixzz4FZnlOEyv

CollegeSpring is a nonprofit that partners with schools and community organizations to help students from low-income backgrounds boost SAT scores, navigate college admissions and financial aid, and confidently pursue college degrees. Larry chairs its Finance and Operations Committee and serves on the Audit Committee of the board.

Gateway to College National Network supports communities in building sustainable pathways for disconnected youth (former high school dropouts) to a high school diploma and a meaningful college credential. Larry is currently a member of the board's ad hoc strategy committee.

Task force to discuss topics such as the skills, knowledge, and mindsets necessary to excel as an entrepreneur, how USM might develop curricula and/or space to teach these skills, as well as provide knowledge and also to allow students to explore and learn.

Task force to explore tactics and strategies to make Duke an agent of transformation through an entrepreneurial spirit, generating innovations from the ideas that grow at the university and translating those innovations to positively impact individuals, communities, institutions and societies. We seek to inspire and prepare all members of the university community for innovative leadership and to actively support and encourage the translation of knowledge in the service of society.