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Shawn K.

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Venture Partner at Tola Capital
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Shawn is a Venture Partner at Tola Capital and a Stanford University lecturer, focusing on early-stage enterprise software in AI, Data, and B2B SaaS. An experienced angel investor and 2x startup operator with major exits, he holds degrees from Stanford, Princeton, and Harvard. People often describe him as an engaging, informative teacher and mentor.

He is the founder of multiple large communities for founders and tech executives, including GIT100, designed to help C-level leaders connect with startups. A proud parent, he shows a deep interest in the societal impact of AI and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Unique fact: He founded GIT100, an exclusive community for senior technology executives interested in advising, investing, and consulting for startups and VCs.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Venture Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Shawn shows up

Values Relationships
Achievement-Oriented
Informal

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Priorities

Topics Shawn cares about

Enterprise B2B Investing
As a Venture Partner at Tola Capital, his investment thesis is focused on early-stage B2B SaaS, Data, AI, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity companies.
Venture Formation
He teaches a course on venture startup formation (BUS 248) at Stanford University and is highly recommended by students for his practical approach to building a company.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Venture Partner
Tola Capital
10-2024
Founder
GIT100
6-2025
Investor
Databricks
10-2019
Advisor
Pinecone
4-2022
Angel & Advisor
Omni
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Master’s Degree
Stanford University
Certificate
Harvard Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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