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    Lenny Pruss

    General Partner at Amplify Partners

    Lenny Pruss is a General Partner at Amplify Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in technology companies. He joined Amplify in January 2017 and has since become a key figure in the firm, recognized for his ability to identify and support promising technical founders. His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as Datadog, HashiCorp, and LightStep, which he backed before they became industry leaders.12

    Pruss has a strong background in technology and venture capital, having previously held positions at Redpoint Ventures and RRE Ventures. He began his career in investment banking at Jefferies & Company and has also worked as a product manager at Dataminr. His educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.234

    At Amplify, Pruss is known for his deep understanding of software development and cloud infrastructure, and he has led numerous investments across various sectors, including security, developer tools, and enterprise technology. His approach emphasizes building strong relationships with founders and understanding the narratives behind their innovations, which he believes are crucial for long-term success.14

    Highlights

    Sep 28 · twitter

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    Sep 27 · twitter

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    Feb 13 · Pulse 2.0
    Antithesis Raises $47 Million To Transform How Software Is Tested And Debugged - Pulse 2.0
    Antithesis Raises $47 Million To Transform How Software Is Tested And Debugged - Pulse 2.0
    Feb 13 · PR Newswire
    Antithesis Launches Out Of Stealth To Revolutionize Software Reliability - PR Newswire
    Antithesis Launches Out Of Stealth To Revolutionize Software Reliability - PR Newswire
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    Experience

    General Partner at Amplify Partners (January 2017 - Present)
    Principal at Redpoint Ventures (June 2015 - January 2017); Investor at RRE Ventures (May 2014 - June 2015); Product Manager at Dataminr, Inc. (August 2013 - October 2013); Summer Analyst at JAT Capital Management, LP (May 2013 - August 2013); Associate at RRE Ventures (March 2010 - August 2012); Technology Investment Banking Analyst at Jefferies & Company (July 2009 - March 2010)

    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area