Evan Lodge

Investor, Founder, and Advisor based in the United States

Evan Lodge is a seasoned entrepreneur and product expert with a diverse career in the tech and startup industries. He has served as the Head of Product at Vivian Health, a nurse staffing platform backed by IAC and Thoma Bravo, where he significantly grew the company's revenue and played a key role during the pandemic by managing a substantial portion of travel nurse staffing.1 2

Lodge's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Wesleyan University and an MBA from Babson College, with additional studies in Business Administration at the University of California, Berkeley.1 He has also been involved with Y Combinator, both as a participant and advisor.1

Prior to his role at Vivian Health, Lodge founded Glass Water Labs and co-founded HigherMe, a job matching platform that was later acquired. He has also worked as a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund and has been involved in various startup ventures, including Gratitude Plus, a mental health platform.1 2

Evan Lodge is recognized for his expertise in product development, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, and he continues to influence the startup ecosystem through his various roles and investments.1

Highlights

Mar 28 · Babson Thought & Action

BETA Challenge Winners: Where Are They Now? · Babson Thought & Action - Babson Thought & Action

Mar 21 · TechCrunch

YC-Backed HigherMe Promises A Smarter Approach To Applying For Retail Jobs And Other Hourly Work - TechCrunch

Experience

Investor & Advisor at Daysheets (January 2021 - Present)

- Founder at Glass Water Labs (April 2018 - Present) - Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund (December 2017 - Present) - Co-Founder at Gratitude Plus (November 2022 - June 2023) - Head of Product at Vivian Health (August 2019 - September 2022) - LP & Orange DAO Member at Orange DAO (December 2021 - January 2022) - Advisor at Y Combinator (July 2018 - July 2019) - Co-Founder, Head of Product at HigherMe (January 2014 - March 2018)

Education

- Y Combinator - Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from Babson College - BA in Computer Science with a Minor Equivalent in Photography from Wesleyan University - BASE in Business Administration and Management from University of California, Berkeley - High School at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy