Signals over noise: Data and network-powered sourcing
Speakers

Dan Polonka
Sr. Product Marketing Manager
Affinity

Harjas Gulati
Product Manager
Affinity

Eric Emmons
Managing Partner
MassMutual Ventures

Charles Svirk
Partner
MassMutual Ventures
In today's post-funding boom environment, investors face a new challenge: there are more opportunities than ever, but finding the right deals is increasingly complex.
How do you cut through the noise to find the opportunities worth pursuing?
Join Affinity as we speak with MassMutual’s Eric Emmons and Charles Svirk to discuss their deal sourcing strategy and key trends, including:
- How the early 2020s funding boom reshaped the investment landscape
- Ways to combine AI tools and networks to gain a competitive edge
- Key signals for spotting relevant, high-potential startups—like team stability, capital efficiency, and growth trajectories
Plus, see how MassMutual Ventures uses Affinity Sourcing to monitor hundreds of potential investments simultaneously and move quickly on opportunities.