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Brian Ma
Professional based in San Francisco, California
Brian Ma is a serial entrepreneur and investor who is currently the Founder and General Partner at Iterative Capital. Here are some key details about his background and career:
Professional Experience
Iterative Capital:
- Founded Iterative Capital in December 2018
- Iterative is a seed-stage fund and accelerator focused on Southeast Asia
- They invest in early-stage companies and run a 14-week accelerator program2
Previous Ventures:
- Co-founder and former CEO of Divvy Homes, a PropTech company valued at $2 billion2
- Founder of Weave (YC S14), which was acquired1
- Founder of Decide.com, an e-commerce AI company acquired by eBay2
Investment Philosophy
Brian and Iterative aim to:
- Fund and build the next unicorns in Southeast Asia
- Provide founder-friendly resources and community in the region
- Focus on making good founders into great founders3
Background and Education
- Based in San Francisco, California3
- Has a BS in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington4
Personal Interests
In his spare time, Brian enjoys:
- Dog parks with his German Shepherd mix
- Riding his motorcycle
- Exploring interesting crypto projects1
Brian describes himself as a "passionate problem solver, calculated risk taker, and lifelong dream follower".5 His LinkedIn username is indeed zealoustiger.3
Highlights
Jan 11 · bravesea.com
Brian Ma: Unicorn Founder to VC, Southeast Asia 10 Year...
Aug 18 · The New York Times
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Aug 18 · The New York Times
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Dec 23 · understandingvc.com
Brian Ma - Understanding VC