San Francisco Bay Area
Founder-turned-investor. Obsessed with helping startups increase their odds of success. As a founder, I’ve led products used by hundreds of millions and raised from top investors. My last three companies were acquired. At Pear, I’m a generalist investor leading consumer, backing companies from pre-seed to Series A. I’m drawn to mission-driven founders who challenge the status quo and build with ingenuity, urgency, and an intrinsic desire to make things better. Also on X: @wwshaef
Pear partners with exceptional founders at the earliest stages (pre-seed & seed). Generalist investor, with a soft spot for consumer (anything that can earn love from millions). Backed: Known, SweatPals, Gravis Robotics, Moda, Kindroid, Trimz, Fithub (acquired), plus a few in stealth.
Backed: Kobold, Tracksuit, Fondo, Hyper (acq. by Amex), Sunday, Loop, Stack, Soul, and other early-stage companies.
Led initiatives across functions, including Product, Business Development, and Corporate Development.
1 of 40 people selected from 1,500+ applicants for First Round's cohort-based investing community.
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