Samer Yousif

Insight Partners

Samer Yousif is a Senior Associate at Insight Partners, where he brings invaluable expertise to the team. Samer Yousif has dedicated his career to the mission of bringing racial equality into the entrepreneurial, investor and venture ecosystems. Before joining Insight, Yousif served as the CEO of BLCK VC, a prestigious professional organization dedicated to supporting Black venture investors. As the organization's first hire, he played a crucial role in designing strategic initiatives, developing programs and internal operations, and spearheading the creation of the State Black Venture Report, aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion in the venture ecosystem. Prior to his time at BLCK VC, Yousif served as a Program Officer at VentureWell, driving impactful programs supported by the U.S. Department of State with a specific focus on building startup ecosystems in emerging markets. Through these initiatives, he skillfully trained and mobilized angel investors, provided valuable support to early-stage STEM innovators, and established vital partnerships with local entrepreneur support organizations.