1. Applications solving large and non-obvious problems in data-intensive industries
2. ML-driven applications that have found a path to an initial data advantage and have the potential to create a definitive intelligence advantage
3. Business operations platforms for SMB vendors who have never had a good one, esp that are driven by mobile, esp that drive payment flow
4. Large-scale applications and HW/SW systems that sell into government
Not Interested In
I like to be surprised by things I think I may not be interested in and so try not to rule anything out.
Partner @venrock • Investor @claralending, @Centricient, @dataminr, @care, @gilt Groupe • Studied at @stanford-university, @university-of-oxford-2
Sean Jacobsohn
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Businesses Solutions • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Future Of Work • Human Resources • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobility • Woman Focused
Description
Co-President of @harvard-business-school Angels. Venture Partner at Emergence Capital. Former VP of BD at @cornerstone-ondemand and @wageworks (both had IPOs).
Michael Kim
Investing in PropTech • Education • Bus...
Seoul, Korea
Previous Investments
• Silicon Valley Data Science:
$3100000 (Series A)
Fifteen years of experience as an Internet entrepreneur who has built, operated and sold Internet media companies.
In 1998, Brett co-founded Intermix Media, which launched several online businesses including Myspace.com, Skilljam.com and Alena.com.
Brett sold Intermix to NewsCorp in 2005 for $680M. Brett was the President and Chairman of Adknowledge.com, a behavioral-based advertising technology company, which he helped grow from $40M in revenue to over $300M in revenue and $55M of EBITDA. He recently joined on as CEO of Sensa.
Brett is a highly respected internet executive, an active angel investor (e.g., Demand Media) and a pillar in the SoCal Tech Community.
Jerry Yang
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Analytics • AR/VR • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • Human Resources • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Payments • Robotics • Mobile Apps • Aerospace (& Defense) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Music • Investment Management • LegalTech • Mobile • Mobility • Online Social • Consumer • Oil & Gas (& Mining) • Industrials • Film Production (& Distribution) • Semiconductors
Description
Jerry Yang serves as Founding Partner at AME Cloud Ventures. Yang also serves as Special Partner at Neotribe Ventures. He serves as Investor of BirdEye. He also serves as an Independent Director at Workday and Advisor at Radius. He is the Founding Partner at AME Cloud Ventures. He serves as Board Observer and Senior Advisor at Didi Kuaidi. Since March 2012, he has worked with and invests in technology entrepreneurs as the founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures, his innovation investment firm. He is also a co-founder of Yahoo! Inc., where he served as a director from March 1995 to January 2012, and as Chief Executive Officer from June 2007 to January 2009. He also led Yahoo!'s investments in Yahoo Japan and Alibaba Group Holding Limited, and he is a currently a director of Alibaba Group, where he has served on the board from October 2005 to January 2012 and from September 2014 to the present. He is also a director of Lenovo, Inc. where he has served on the board since November 2014. From July 2000 to November 2012, he was a member of Cisco Systems, Inc.'s Board of Directors, and he was a director of Yahoo! Japan from January 1996 to January 2012. He also is a director of various private companies and foundations. He received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he served as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees from June 2005 until September 2016. He is also an Angel Investor. He serves as Board Member at Docker
Brett Rochkind served as General Partner at Charles River Ventures. Brett Rochkind served as Managing Director at General Atlantic. He is also a Board Member at Appirio. He leads General Atlantic's Palo Alto office and is co-head of the firm's Internet & Technology sector. Since joining the firm in 2002, Brett has worked closely with many of GA's portfolio companies in the software, Internet, information and services sectors including Appirio, Box, IHS, SSA Global and Altair Engineering in the United States, Decolar, MercadoLibre and Grupo Linx in Brazil and Latin America and PowerDsine in Israel. Brett also worked in GA's Hong Kong office, where he focused on opportunities in China and the Asia-Pacific region including the firm's investments in Alibaba Group, Renren, Soufun and Lenovo. Prior to joining General Atlantic, Brett was an investment banker with Morgan Stanley & Co. in its Mergers & Acquisitions department in New York and Menlo Park, and helped to establish Morgan Stanley's Israel office based in Tel Aviv. Brett graduated magna cum laude and as a University Scholar from the Stern School of Business at New York University and earned his M.B.A. from the Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Brett is an active member in the community and is involved in a number of educational and not-for-profit organizations, including New York University, where he is a member of the University's Board of Trustees and Co-Founder of the Young Alumni Leadership Circle. He is a member of the Israel Venture Network and AIPAC.
Carlos Blanco
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Mr. Aaron Perman serves as Principal at S3 Ventures. He also served as Chief Executive Officer at Qualia. He is also an Angel Investor. Prior to joining S3, he invested in small-cap publicly traded companies at Western Standard, a long/short equity hedge fund. Earlier in his career, he spent time in the corporate strategy group at Southern California Edison and started a successful small business liquidating computer hardware. He serves as a mentor for the DivInc Accelerator and leads the Emerging Venture Capitalist Association's Austin chapter. He received his BS in International Business from the University of Southern California.
Jillian Williams
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
PropTech • Education • Future Of Work • Messaging • Real Estate (& Construction)
Description
Fondateur & Président - Courtin Real Estate - FLEX’O
Founder & CEO | Courtin Real Estate | Flex-O | Courtin Investment
Christophe Courtin is the Founder & serves as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Courtin Investment. He was the Founder and served as the Chief Executive Officer at Groupe Santiane. He founded several companies, of which the most emblematic is the Santiane Group, a leading health insurance broker and winner of the 2012 "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" in the Innovation category. Christophe Courtin holds a Master's degree in IT Management and Project Management, and began his entrepreneurial journey early. In 1999, as a 20 year old student, Christophe started his first venture : an e-learning company targeting college students. In 2001, Christophe founded Best-Price, which he sold successfully in 2002. In 2006, as he was working in the Insurance industry and knew the disruptive potential of the Internet, Christophe founded Santiane.fr, an innovative health insurance aggregator and wholesaler that became in a matter of five years the #1 distributor of health insurance online. The Santiane Group was sold to BlackFin Capital Partners in 2015. Christophe Courtin retains a minority stake and is, to this day, a member of the board. As of September 2015, the Santiane Group had 350 employees based on 3 locations (Paris, Nice, Casablanca) and posted a â¬50m annual revenue for 2015. With his experience of "serial entrepreneur" and good understanding of the Capital Development industry, Christophe started the Courtin Investment fund in October 2015. The fund offers consulting and financing opportunities to ambitious entrepreneurs in order to help them achieve success. Since Septembre 2016, Christophe has been a shareholder and a parter in Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners' startup incubator. As such, he is a board member alongside other investors and entrepreneurs such as the Leclercq family (owners of Decathlon Group). Founded by Michel de Guilhermier and Juan Hernandez, Day One Entrepreneurs & Partners is a leading player in the French startup scene. To date, the fund has invested in over forty startups including Running Heros, GuestApp, ZenChef, FioulReduc, Morning Group and Ector.
How to connect with Angel Investors in the PropTech industry?
In the PropTech industry, angel investors such as Brendan Wallace, Brad Greiwe, and Spencer Rascoff are prominent figures. These investors are keen on startups that offer innovative solutions in property technology, real estate platforms, and smart buildings. Brendan Wallace, co-founder of Fifth Wall, invests in tech-driven real estate startups with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. Brad Greiwe, also a co-founder of Fifth Wall, looks for disruptive PropTech companies that can transform the real estate industry. Spencer Rascoff, co-founder of Zillow, invests in early-stage PropTech startups with high growth potential. To connect with these investors, attend PropTech conferences, real estate tech expos, and networking events such as MIPIM PropTech, CREtech, and Future PropTech. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to these investors. When pitching, emphasize how your solution addresses key challenges in the real estate industry, such as improving property management, enhancing tenant experience, or optimizing building operations. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as partnerships with real estate firms, user growth, or successful pilot projects. Building relationships through initial informal meetings or discussions at industry panels can help establish trust with these investors. Demonstrating the impact of your technology through case studies or pilot programs can also add credibility. Personalize your outreach by referencing the investor’s previous investments and explaining how your venture aligns with their interests. Demonstrating a sustainable business model with clear revenue streams, such as leasing, subscription fees, or service contracts, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from real estate experts can also enhance your credibility.
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