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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...
    Brian Ma: Unicorn Founder to VC, Southeast Asia 10 Year...
    Aug 18 · The New York Times
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    Vasectomies Among the Young and Childless May be on the Rise - The New York Times
    Aug 18 · The New York Times
    Vasectomies Among the Young and Childless May be on the Rise - The New York Times
    Vasectomies Among the Young and Childless May be on the Rise - The New York Times
    Brian Ma - Understanding VC

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    Experience

    Iterative Capital

    Education

    Y Combinator

    Location

    San Francisco, California, United States