Eric Pakravan

Eric Pakravan is a Partner at TenOneTen Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California.1 Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional background:

Career Progression

Eric has had a notable career in the venture capital and startup ecosystem:

• Current Role: Partner at TenOneTen Ventures (since April 2022)1

• Previous Positions at TenOneTen:

  • Principal (January 2020 - April 2022)1

• Prior Experience:

  • Vice President at Amplify.LA Capital (May 2017 - January 2020)1
  • Senior Associate at Amplify.LA (January 2016 - May 2017)1
  • Associate at Amplify.LA (May 2013 - January 2016)1

Education and Early Career

• Graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree1
• Founded LavaLab USC, a student-run incubator, while at USC (2013-2014)12
• Began his tech career at Scopely, a mobile gaming company, in 201212

Investment Focus

At TenOneTen Ventures, Eric focuses on:

• Pre-seed and seed investments2
• SMB software and technology for legacy industries2

Additional Roles and Achievements

• Board Observer for several companies, including Building Swell, Walla, and Selfbook1
• Investment Committee Member for the USC Marshall Venture Fund2
• Industry Advisor for LavaLab, the incubator he founded at USC2
• Received the USC Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award in April 20141

Personal Interests

Eric is passionate about:

• Spending time with family
• Travel and photography, especially travel photography2

Eric Pakravan's experience spans various aspects of the startup and venture capital ecosystem, from founding a student incubator to his current role as a Partner at TenOneTen Ventures. His career trajectory showcases a deep involvement in the Los Angeles tech and investment scene.