David Pakman

David Pakman is a prominent venture capitalist and technology investor with a rich background in digital media and blockchain technologies. Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional profile:

Professional Background

Current Role:: Managing Partner and Head of Venture Investments at CoinFund13, a blockchain-focused investment firm where he focuses on early-stage crypto and blockchain technology investments.3

Career Highlights

Early Technology Career

• Co-founder of Apple's Music Group in the mid-1990s25
• Co-founder of Myplay, a pioneering digital music locker company25
• CEO of eMusic from 2003-2008, growing the company from $7M to $68M in revenues2

Venture Capital Experience

• Partner at Venrock from 2008-202125
• Joined CoinFund in October 20213
• Named the 55th top venture capitalist in the world by CB Insights in April 20173

Notable Investments

• Personal investor in Coinbase prior to their IPO1
• Led investments in companies like:
  • Dollar Shave Club (acquired by Unilever for $1B)
  • Dapper Labs
  • Rarible
  • Simbe Robotics234

Education and Personal Details

• Born on January 29, 19692
• Graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a BSE in Computer Science Engineering34
• An active drummer and technology entrepreneur3

Pakman has a deep interest in crypto, having started mining Bitcoin early and building Ethereum mining rigs in 2017.13 He is recognized for his thought leadership in crypto, consumer, and enterprise technology investing.