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Justis Mendez

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Business Development & Account Manager at Piñata
📍 United States

Justis Mendez is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of OneSixOne Ventures, a pre-seed firm focused on enterprise software and dual-use government technology. A former founder of multiple companies, including a peer-to-peer parking platform, he also holds a certification in Venture Capital from UC Berkeley School of Law.

He is deeply invested in fostering the tech ecosystem in the Midwest, particularly in Cleveland. He actively participates in conferences and events like FutureLAND that aim to make the region an epicenter for tech, with a focus on supporting diverse founders and investors.

Unique fact: Before entering venture capital, he founded a company called Qu Parking that allowed homeowners to rent out their unused parking spaces.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Business Development & Account Manager
Location
United States
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Priorities

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Dual-Use Technology
His venture firm, OneSixOne Ventures, has a stated focus on investing in enterprise software and government tech startups developing breakthrough dual-use technologies.
Midwest Tech Scene
He is heavily involved in building Cleveland's tech community, supporting conferences and initiatives aimed at making the Midwest a hub for diverse founders and investors.
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Career

Work history

4-2019 - 1-2021
Business Development & Account Manager
Piñata
9-2017 - 4-2019
Founder/CEO
Qu Parking
1-2017
Co-Founder/Managing Partner
OneSixOne Ventures
4-2015 - 10-2016
Founder/CEO
IntelliHub LLC
9-2014 - 5-2016
Sales Manager
Motor Mall
In the press

Media appearances

Build Tech Stack Equity: Connecting Communities through Venture Capital | Justis Mendez, OneSixOne Ventures. Featured in Build Tech Stack Equity (Libsyn)
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Justis Mendez: OneSixOne Ventures – The Investor With Joel Palathinkal. Featured in Spotify
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Education
2021
Venture Capital University
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
8-2014 - 5-2018
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University of Florida
Venture Capital University
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
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