Work
Grateful to be working on a problem I care deeply about alongside a team I enjoy spending time with.
Investing
Small, inactive investor in ~80 startups and funds. Any success is squarely due to the work and tenacity of founders and GPs.
| Name | Description | Entry | Co-Investor | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pipe | Trade subscriptions | Pre-Seed | CraftSocial Capital | |
Settle | Modern AP/AR & financing | Pre-Seed | Max LevchinFounders FundKPCB | |
Secureframe | SOC 2 & ISO 27001 compliance | Series A | KPCBGradient | |
Notion | All-in-one workspace | Series B | IndexSequoia | |
Canvas | Collaborative BI | Seed | Sequoia | |
Curtsy | Secondhand marketplace | Series A | Index | |
HappyCredit | BNPL for India | Pre-Seed | GoodwaterKunal Shah | |
Alloy | E-commerce automation platform | Seed | BainAbstract | |
Stir | Financial studio for creators | Seed | HomebrewLudlowA16Z | |
Patch | Carbon-offsetting as a service | Seed | A16Z | |
Opal | Professional webcam + integrated software | Seed | KindredMike KriegerHong Feng776 | |
Backbone | Mobile gaming hardware + software | Seed | SoundLudlowMr Beast | |
Finch | API for payroll and HR | Seed | General CatalystHomebrewBoxGroup | |
Hero | Leading skincare brand | Seed | Aria Growth | |
Dock | Customer demos and onboarding | Seed | Jack AltmanApollo | |
Pluto | Spend management for MENA | Pre-Seed | Karim Atiyeh | |
Rainbow | ETH wallet | Series A | 776 | |
Cradlewise | Smart baby crib | Seed | FootworkKatrina LakeCRV | |
BODS | Fit technology | Seed | Marc LoreStellation |
Contact
I don't enjoy calls and prefer email. To set expectations for those reaching out, please read my default response before reaching out.
Investing
I'm not an active angel and will not be hands-on. I prefer founders whom I know personally.
Advising
I most likely do not have the bandwidth to be worth equity in your company.
Speaking
I don't enjoy public speaking and I'll decline unless it benefits Italic. I do not accept paid opportunities.
Students
I don't have much time and most likely will not respond. It wasn't long ago that I was in your shoes. I fondly remember and respect the hustle, and wish you all the best.