Current Work
Working with Leah Sutton, Chief Portfolio Talent Officer, Balderton Capital
Consulting
Talent Mapping
Working with Richard Fine, Chief Commercial Officer, Zocdoc
Executive Roles:
CPO (Ongoing)
CRO (Ongoing)
Working with James Sagan, CEO + Founder, Architect Capital (Asset Manager)
Executive Roles:
Investment Partner (Ongoing)
Confidential Family Office, 2B AUM
Executive & Management Roles:
Chief of Staff (Ongoing)
Estate Manager (Ongoing)
Past Work
Company: Zocdoc
Zocdoc is New York City-based digital health marketplace founded in 2007, designed to help patients find and book appointments with in-network doctors across a wide range of specialties. The platform allows users to view real-time availability, read verified patient reviews, and schedule in-person or telehealth visits, often within 24 to 72 hours. The company has raised over $374M from notable investors such as Francisco Partners, Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, Jess Bezos, and Marc Benioff.
Client: Richard Fine
Richard Fine serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Zocdoc, where he oversees the company’s commercial strategy, including sales, marketing, business development, and strategic partnerships. Since joining Zocdoc in 2015, he has held various leadership roles such as VP of Marketing and VP of Strategy. Prior to his tenure at Zocdoc, Richard was a Managing Partner at Redscout, an innovation and brand strategy agency.
Company: Balderton Capital
Balderton Capital is one of Europe's leading venture capital (VC) firms, based in London. It specializes primarily in early-stage investments, typically backing companies at the Series A stage, though it sometimes participates in later funding rounds as well. Founded in 2000, Balderton originally started as the European arm of Benchmark Capital (the famous Silicon Valley VC that backed eBay, Uber, Twitter, etc.). It spun out and became independent in 2007, rebranding itself as Balderton Capital.
Client: Leah Sutton
Leah Sutton is Chief Portfolio Talent Officer at Balderton Capital, where she advises over 100 startups on hiring and organizational growth. Previously, she was SVP of Global HR at Elastic, a search technology company where she led HR through an IPO and major acquisitions. Before that, she headed HR at Plum Organics, known for its organic baby food products, and worked in HR leadership at clean energy company Bloom Energy. Leah holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Company: NFX
NFX is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by serial entrepreneurs who previously built 10 companies with over $10 billion in exits. The firm exclusively focuses on pre-seed and seed stage startups, primarily investing in sectors with network effects such as fintech, marketplaces, gaming, proptech, tech-bio, and crypto.
Client: Morgan Beller
Morgan Beller is currently a General Partner at NFX where she primarily focuses on the firm’s marketplace and network investments, most actively in web3. Prior to NFX, she co-founded Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Libra (later rebranded as Diem), and served as Head of Strategy for Novi, Facebook's digital wallet for the Libra payment system.
Company: Aktiia (now Hilo)
Aktiia is a Swiss health technology company founded in 2018 by Dr. Mattia Bertschi and Dr. Josep Sola, both of whom spent nearly two decades developing optical blood pressure monitoring technologies. Aktiia has developed the world's first CE-marked, cuffless, 24/7 wearable blood pressure monitor, which utilizes optical sensors and clinically validated algorithms to provide continuous blood pressure readings.
Client: Mattia Bertschi
Dr. Mattia Bertschi is a Swiss biomedical engineer, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Aktiia. He co-founded Aktiia in 2018 after 15 years of research into decoding cardiovascular signal to enable continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring. Under Mattia’s leadership, Aktiia has secured regulatory approvals, expanded into international markets, and raised over $100M in venture funding to revolutionize the future of blood pressure monitoring.
Company: Tecton
Tecton is a Series C feature platform for machine learning that provides an enterprise-ready AI data platform to help companies activate their data for AI applications. The company was founded in 2019 by the team that created the Uber Michaelangelo platform, and has raised over $160M from top tier investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, and Kleiner Perkins.
Client: Mike Del Balso
Mike Del Balso is the Founder & CEO of Tecton. Before Tecton, he led the development of Uber’s Michelangelo platform, which enabled the deployment of thousands of machine learning models across the company. Earlier in his career, Mike was a product manager at Google, where he worked on machine learning teams for the company’s ads platform.
Company: OpenStore
OpenStore is a Miami-based company that acquires and scales Shopify-based e-commerce businesses. The company has raised $150M in funding from investors such as Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, and General Catalyst, achieving a valuation of approximately $970 million.
Client: Keith Rabois
Keith Rabois is the Founder of OpenStore and an American entrepreneur, investor, and attorney known for his influential roles in the tech industry. He has held executive positions at PayPal, LinkedIn, Square, and co-founded Opendoor. As a venture capitalist, he has been a Managing Director at Khosla Ventures and a General Partner at Founders Fund, leading early investments in DoorDash, Affirm, and Stripe.
Company: Architect Capital
Architect Capital is a San Francisco-based asset manager founded in 2020, specializing in providing non-dilutive, asset-based financing to early-stage technology companies in the fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS sectors. The firm currently has over $550M AUM and specializes in the US and Latin America markets. Notably, Hoan Ton-That, co-founder of Clearview AI, joined Architect in 2025 as CTO to enhance its lending strategies.
Client: James Sagan
James Sagan is the Founder and CEO of Architect Capital. Before launching Architect Capital in 2020, James c0-founded Arc Labs, focusing on credit investments and structured lending. He holds a degree in Philosophy with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Tufts University.
Company: Build AI
Build AI was a seed-stage Atomic incubation that aimed to accelerate AI development through cost effective green data centers. The Build AI team is composed of AI researchers, data center experts, and software engineers with a mission to decrease the impact of computing on the planet.
Client: Michael Stenclik
Michael Stenclik is a VP at Atomic, a venture studio known for building companies from the ground up. Prior to joining Atomic, he co-founded Tend, a dental care startup that reimagines the patient experience, which has grown to become the largest dental practice in New York City. Earlier in his career he held roles in strategy, consulting, product management, and innovation at firms like Justapose, Quartet Health, IBM Global Services, and Fahrenheit 212.
Company: Lakera
Lakera is a real-time AI security company founded in 2021, with headquarters in San Francisco and Zurich. The company specializes in protecting generative AI applications from threats such as prompt injections, data leakage, and compliance violations. Their platform, Lakera Guard, offers real-time threat detection and response, ensuring secure deployment of AI systems across various industries. They are also known for their viral educational platform, “Gandalf”, designed to raise awareness about AI security which has over 1 million users.
Client: David Haber
David Haber is the co-founder and CEO of Lakera. With over a decade of experience in developing machine learning systems for high-stakes environments like aerospace and healthcare, he has applied this expertise to address the unique security challenges posed by AI technologies.
Company: DispatchHealth
DispatchHealth is a healthcare company founded in 2013 by Dr. Mark Prather and Kevin Riddleberger that specializes in delivering high-quality, in-home medical care, offering services such as urgent medical care, recovery care, and hospital-alternative care. DispatchHealth aims to provide convenient and personalized care, reducing the need for hospital visits and lowering healthcare costs.
Client: Daniel Graf
Daniel Graf is the former Chief Product and Technology Officer at DispatchHealth. Daniel formerly served as VP of Product at Uber, overseeing a cross-functional team of over 1,000 people. Earlier in his career, he played a pivotal role at Google, where he led the development of Google Maps and Local Search, including spearheading the launch of Google Maps for iOS, which achieved over 10 million downloads within 48 hours. Daniel is currently a General Partner at the Swiss VC firm, Red Alpine.
Company: Crusoe
Crusoe is a technology company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing cloud-based energy services by offering solutions that convert stranded natural gas into energy for data centers, thereby reducing gas flaring and supporting sustainable computing. Crusoe’s vertically integrated platform is recognized for its reliability and performance in developing, training, and deploying AI models, powered by clean, renewable energy. In December of 2024, Crusoe announced a $600M Series D fundraise led by Founders Fund, valuing the company at $2.8B.
Client: Deva Santiago
Deva Santiago is the VP of Talent at Crusoe, where she leads initiatives to attract and retain top-tier talent for the company's innovative AI cloud and energy solutions. She has held leadership roles at companies like Rippling, Nurx, and tailscale, and has served as a People & Talent Advisor at Ritual Capital.
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Company: Turn/River
Turn/River is a software-focused investment firm managing $5.6 billion in assets, led by a team of experienced software operators and investors. The firm specializes in spin-outs, buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth equity investments in emerging technology and internet businesses.
Client: Madeleine Nguyen
Madeleine Nguyen is the Head of People Operations at Turn/River Capital, a software-focused investment firm based in San Francisco. She joined the firm in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience in talent acquisition and people operations. Prior to her current role, Madeleine co-founded and served as CEO of Talentdrop, a Y Combinator-backed startup aimed at improving hiring processes for startups. Before that, she held various people operations roles at high-growth tech companies, including Instacart, Snapchat, Uber, and Facebook.
Company: Atomic VC
Atomic VC is a venture firm and studio that focuses on building companies from the ground up, emphasizing sectors such as fintech, healthcare, renewable energy, and housing. Rather than just investing in startups, Atomic collaborates with entrepreneurs to co-found companies, providing capital, resources, and operational support. Notable companies emerging from Atomic include Hims & Hers, Bungalow, and Homebound.
Client: Jordan Kong
Jordan Kong is a Principal at Atomic VC. She has co-founded multiple companies and leads Atomic’s web3 initiatives, while also co-creating the firm’s Future Founders program to expand access to entrepreneurship. Jordan previously held roles at Institutional Venture Partners, Expa, and Polychain Capital.
Company: Ramp Network
Ramp Network is a London-based fintech company founded in 2018, aiming to bridge the gap between the crypto economy and traditional finance systems. The company offers non-custodial full-stack infrastructure solutions that enable seamless fiat-to-crypto transactions (on-ramp and off-ramp) for businesses and individuals across over 150 countries. The company has raised over $130M in funding from Balderton Capital and NFX.
Client: Szymon Sypniewicz
Szymon Sypniewicz is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ramp Network. Before founding Ramp in 2018, he worked as an advisor to a peer-to-peer bitcoin lending platform and served as Director of Research at Adrianople Group, focusing on free economic zones.
Company: Craft Ventures
Craft Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2017 by David Sacks and Bill Lee, focusing on early-stage investments in SaaS and marketplace businesses. The firm has raised multiple funds, including a $350M inaugural fund and subsequent funds totaling over $1.3B. Craft has invested in companies such as CloudKitchens and Harbor, with notable exits and acquisitions by 10100 and Bitgo.
Client: Mikelle Masciantonio
Mikelle Masciantonio is the Senior Director of Talent at Craft Ventures, where she leads initiatives related to recruiting and developing technical executive leadership across the portfolio.
Company: Atomic VC
Atomic VC is a venture firm and studio that focuses on building companies from the ground up, emphasizing sectors such as fintech, healthcare, renewable energy, and housing. Rather than just investing in startups, Atomic collaborates with entrepreneurs to co-found companies, providing capital, resources, and operational support. Notable companies emerging from Atomic include Hims & Hers, Bungalow, and Homebound.
Client: Marian Pond
Marian is the Talent Partner at Atomic, a venture studio known for co-founding companies like Hims & Hers, Bungalow, and OpenStore. In her role, she is instrumental in assembling founding teams for Atomic's startups and identifying and recruiting CEOs and key executives for the portfolio. Before joining Atomic in early 2022, Marian served as Vice President of Executive Talent at Lightspeed Venture Partners as one of the founding members of the firm’s Executive Talent function. Her earlier experience includes executive talent roles at SoftBank Vision Fund and executive search firms like Heidrick & Struggles and Caldwell Partners. She began her career as a lawyer in Australia. Marian holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Georgetown University Law Center.
Company: Channel AI
Channel AI is a Palo Alto-based startup dedicated to creating an open ecosystem of AI agents designed for social interaction. Founded by veterans from WeChat and WhatsApp, the company has raised over $22M in funding to develop a platform that allows users to engage with image, language, and hybrid AI agents. Their mission is to empower global users to creatively interact with AI.
Client: Luke Orthwein
Luke Orthwein is the Founder and CEO of Channel AI. Prior to founding Channel AI, he founded the messaging app Look, served as Growth Lead for WeChat at Tencent, and held positions at Zenysis Technologies and Activision. Luke earned a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Harvard and is dedicated to promoting a free and open future of AI.
Company: Traba
Traba is a two-sided labor marketplace connecting industrial workers with businesses needing labor for warehouses, distribution centers, and product facilities. The company was founded in 2021, achieved $1 million in annualized revenue within its first eight months, and has raised over $23M in funding from Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst.
Client: Mike Shebat
Mike Shebat is the Co-Founder and CEO of Traba. Before founding Traba, he served as a senior global product manager at Uber, where he led the development of Uber Rewards. Mike began his career at McMaster-Carr.
Company: Voltron Data
Voltron Data develops high-performance data access and in-memory computing tools to enhance the data analytics ecosystem. The company emphasizes modular and composable analytics building blocks, contributing to open-source standards for data. Voltron Data was founded in 2021 and has raised $110M in funding to date.
Client: Rodrigo Aramburu
Rodrigo Aramburu is the Co-Founder and Field CTO of Voltron Data. Prior to Voltron Data, he co-founded BlazingSQL, an open-source GPU-accelerated SQL engine, and served as its CEO.
Company: Butter Payments
Butter Payments in a fintech company, founded in 2020, dedicated to helping subscription businesses reduce involuntary churn caused by failed payments. Utilizing patent-pending machine learning models, Butter analyzes various payment variables in real-time to optimize authorization rates.
Client: Vijay Menon
Vijay Menon is the Founder and CEO of Butter Payments. Previously, he worked at Microsoft and held roles at Dropbox and Scribd. Vijay, a statistician by training, was recognized in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list for his contributions to the payments industry.
Company: Souq
Souq is a G-Commerce platform aimed at lowering barriers to access and participation in GameFi. Souq developed an asset manager for players and guilds to monitor their portfolios and improve and utilization of their holdings.
Client: JonPaul Vega
JonPaul Vega was CEO and Co-Founder of Souq from 2021-2024. Prior to founding Souq, he was a Principal Product Manager at Juul Labs, working on their connected hardware technology. JonPaul is currently the CEO of both Vega Financial and Clean Commodities Exchange.
Company: Zordi
Zordi specializes in autonomous greenhouse systems that integrate AI, robotics, and machine learning to enhance indoor farming. Initially focused on strawberries, Zordi’s platform aims to reduce labor costs by up to 80% while increasing crop yields, offering a scalable solutions for sustainable agriculture.
Client: Dr. Gilwoo Lee
Dr. Gilwoo Lee is the Founder and CEO of Zordi. She holds a PhD in Robotics and AI from the University of Washington, a MS from Carnegie Mellon, and both a BS and MEng from MIT. Gilwoo previously worked at Meta Reality Labs and DreamWorks Animation, focusing on the intersection of robotics and AI.
Company: Reframe Systems
Reframe Systems is aiming to revolutionize the building industry by developing net-zero carbon housing at scale. The company utilizes modular components and robotic micro-factories to construct affordable, sustainable multifamily buildings such as hotels, student housing, and retirement homes. The company has raised $11M over two seed rounds and was founded in 2021.
Client: Vikas Enti
Vikas Enti is the Co-Founder and CEO of Reframe Systems. Prior to founding Reframe in 2022, he spent 11 years at Amazon Robotics, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company’s robotic operations from a single facility of over 70, deploying more than 500,000 robots worldwide.
Company: LegalFly
LegalFly is a Ghent-based legal technology startup founded in 2023, offering an AI-native workspace designed to enhance legal workflows through automation. The platform provides tools for contract drafting, legal discovery, and document anonymization. In 2024, LegalFly raised a $15M Series A, led by Notion Capital and Redalpine.
Client: Ruben Miessen
Ruben Miessen is the CEO and Co-Founder of LegalFly. He has been instrumental in guiding LegalFly’s rapid growth, expanding the team to over 30 employees within 18 months. Under his leadership, LegalFly has established offices in London and Ghent, positioning itself as a competitive player in the legal tech industry.
Company: Left Lane Capital
Left Lane Capital is a Brooklyn-based venture capital and growth equity firm founded in 2019 by Harley Miller. The firm specializes in high growth internet and consumer technology companies that are integral to everyday life, with a focus on fintech, digital health, and e-commerce. The firm has raised over $2B across two funds, with notable portfolio companies such as GoStudent, M1 Finance, Bilt Rewards, and Talkiatry.
Client: Alex Wu
Alex is the SVP and Head of Talent at Left Lane Capital. She joined the firm in August of 2022, bringing experience from previous roles at VMG Partners and executive search firms True Search and Howard Fischer Associates. At Left Lane, Alex is a part of the Accelerate team, focusing on supporting portfolio companies with talent acquisition and organization development strategies.
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Company: Cozy Finance
Cozy Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that offers automated, risk-managed investment products designed to protect users from downside volatility. By combining smart contract-based coverage with seamless yield generation, Cozy enables anyone—from retail users to protocols—to safely participate in DeFi without requiring complex manual risk management. Cozy’s mission is to make DeFi secure, accessible, and sustainable for everyone.
Client: Payom Dousti
Payom Dousti is the co-founder and CEO of Cozy Finance, a decentralized finance platform dedicated to making DeFi safer and more accessible to mainstream users. Since founding the company in 2020, he has led the development of risk-managed financial products designed to help users confidently participate in decentralized markets. Prior to Cozy, Payom was a Cofounder of Rare Bits, once the largest NFT exchange, where he helped pioneer early infrastructure for digital collectibles before the platform shut down in 2020. He brings deep experience at the intersection of crypto, product development, and user safety.