Tamir Shklaz

Tamir Shklaz is a prominent entrepreneur and venture partner at Pioneer Fund, a venture capital firm that invests in startups associated with Y Combinator. He is based in Singapore and has a strong background in technology and education.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Tamir serves as a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund since May 2022, where he collaborates with a network of over 300 Y Combinator alumni to support and invest in top startups from the accelerator.13

• Entrepreneurial Ventures: He is the Co-Founder and CTO of Strive Math, a company that focuses on teaching math through coding to make education more engaging and applicable to real-world scenarios. Strive Math was part of the Y Combinator S21 batch.1

• Previous Startups: Tamir has founded several other startups, including:

  • Quillo: South Africa's largest second-hand textbook marketplace, which he scaled significantly during his university years.12
  • Insupply: A platform aimed at facilitating the buying and selling of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.2
  • Coronapp: A centralized repository for COVID-19 information in South Africa.1

Education

Tamir holds a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Cape Town. His education laid the foundation for his technical expertise and entrepreneurial endeavors.1

Impact and Vision

Throughout his career, Tamir has been dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance educational accessibility and effectiveness. He aims to disrupt traditional educational models by integrating coding into learning processes, thereby preparing students for modern challenges.2 His involvement in various initiatives reflects his commitment to empowering individuals through innovative solutions in education and technology.