Pen King

Pen King Jr. serves as a General Partner at Innovating Capital, a venture capital firm focused on backing disruptive technology startups. In this executive role, he directs venture investments across the artificial intelligence, financial technology, health technology, and sustainable energy sectors, providing strategic mentorship and direct operational support to various portfolio companies. King holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Syracuse University and has spent over two decades exploring the historical intersection of technology, tradition, and physical writing instruments. Outside of his primary venture capital activities, he operates as a published author, historian, and specialized consultant who advises major auction houses on the appraisal of rare manuscripts and vintage pens. His current focus uniquely bridges the financial backing of modern technological advancements with a dedicated advocacy for preserving traditional handwriting education in primary schools.