David Beyer

David Beyer is a Partner at Amplify Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in infrastructure, developer tools, and machine learning technologies.2 Here's an overview of his background and career:

Professional Experience

David Beyer joined Amplify Partners in November 2013 and has been serving as a Partner since then.4 Prior to his venture capital career, he gained experience as both an entrepreneur and early-stage investor.3

Entrepreneurial Ventures::

• Co-founder and CEO of Chartio.com, a cloud-based data visualization and analytics company (2010-2012)34
• Founding team member of Patients Know Best, a cloud-based personal health record company (2009-2014)14

Investment Focus

At Amplify Partners, David initially focused on infrastructure and developer tools. Around 2015, he expanded his focus to include machine learning, particularly:

• Machine learning toolchains and infrastructure
• Applications built on top of machine learning technologies1

He has a keen interest in "frontier technology" and products that may initially seem toy-like but reveal their power and elegance over time.5

Notable Investments

David has invested in several successful companies, including:

• Airtable
• Cruise Automation (acquired by General Motors)
• Caribou Biosciences
• Astranis
• Superhuman
• Function of Beauty
• Outschool
• Ginkgo Bioworks4

Education

• B.A. in Miscellaneous from Brown University (2004-2008)
• Attended Phillips Academy Andover (2000-2003)4

Personal Interests

David enjoys various activities outside of work, including:

• Windsurfing, kayaking, and swimming
• Playing piano and attempting to learn saxophone
• Reading about math and philosophy
• Improv (when possible)15

David Beyer's diverse background as an entrepreneur and investor, combined with his interest in cutting-edge technologies, has shaped his approach to venture capital and his role at Amplify Partners.