Heston Berkman
Heston Berkman
Heston Berkman, a principal at SignalFire, is a professional driven by the goal of evaluating investment opportunities and supporting entrepreneurs in building their businesses. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Science, Technology, and Society from the University of Pennsylvania and a background in angel investing, entrepreneurship, and startup advising, Heston is well-equipped with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the world of early-stage entrepreneurship.
During his time as an intern at First Round Capital, Heston became immersed in the world of early-stage entrepreneurship, ultimately leading him to become Managing Partner of First Round Capital's Dorm Fund. From there, he served as part of BoxGroup's investment team, focused on consumer-focused businesses and leading potential investments.
With experience as a product manager at a mobile-marketplace startup, Heston has formed teams, established go-to-market plans, built initial business models, and spearheaded fundraising efforts for multiple businesses, including his own. Today, at SignalFire, he continues his mission to partner with visionary founders and build successful companies.