John Mannes is an accomplished investor and tech journalist with a deep passion for machine learning and artificial intelligence. He holds a degree in Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan, where he focused on Decision Theory & Cognition. He also spent some time studying at UC Berkeley.

John started his career as a Summer Analyst at both the Michigan Venture Capital Association and Mid-Atlantic Venture Association. He then went on to become a member of the Board of Education at Montgomery County Public Schools.

John's passion for emerging technologies led him to become a writer at TechCrunch, covering AI research, machine learning startups, and major AI initiatives from big tech. He has since joined Basis Set Ventures as an investor, helping early-stage startups using machine learning to solve significant problems across industries.

With his unique blend of academic and professional experience, John is poised to be a valuable asset to any organization seeking to innovate and explore the cutting-edge of emerging technologies.