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Steve Pretre

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Investor at ControlRooms.ai
📍 Palo Alto, California, United States

Steve Pretre is a Partner at World Innovation Lab (WiL), specializing in early-stage FinTech and InsurTech investments. A seasoned operator, he previously co-founded and served as the first CEO of Metromile, a pioneering pay-per-mile insurance company. Steve holds a BS and BA from Stanford University and an MBA from The Wharton School.

Outside of his venture capital role, Steve is a runner and appears to be involved in his local community, including supporting the Woodside School District. His personal interests seem to connect with family and local activities, such as youth athletics.

He transitioned from being an operator and InsurTech founder to an investor who now funds and mentors the next generation of startups.

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Investor
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
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FinTech & InsurTech
As a former founder and CEO in the space (Metromile), he is now a dedicated investor and mentor for early-stage startups in these sectors.
Corporate Venture Capital
He leads the investment strategy for the Tokio Marine Future Fund, a CVC arm managed by WiL that invests in seed and Series A startups.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Investor
ControlRooms.ai
11-2022
Investor
Anzen Insurance
10-2022
Investor
Coverdash
1-2022
Investor
Titaniam, Inc.
12-2021
Investor
Nirvana Insurance
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Education
BS/BA
Stanford University
MBA
The Wharton School
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