Mar Hershenson, co-founder and managing partner at Pear Ventures, brings substantial expertise in operational and technical realms to the investment team. After obtaining a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, Mar co-founded three startups in the semiconductor industry, enterprise software, and mobile/e-commerce sectors. She's a proud fan of FC Barcelona and enjoys quilting, where she combines her affinity for art and geometry. Mar Hershenson was recognized by MIT Technology Review, Fast Company, EE Times, and the Digital Automation Conference as a Champion of Innovation for her contributions to engineering and entrepreneurship.