Where does Ashwin Cheriyan work?

Ashwin Cheriyan is Founder of Thistle.

What companies did Ashwin Cheriyan found?

Ashwin Cheriyan founded Thistle.

Where did Ashwin Cheriyan go to school?

Ashwin Cheriyan studied at Brown University (Bachelor of Arts, Economics); The University of Texas School of Law (J.D. with Honors).

Ashwin Cheriyan

Founder

Founder at Thistle

San Anselmo, California, United States

FoundedThistle

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Thistle's investors · 9

Alumni VenturesManchester · $100K – $10M checks Atento CapitalTulsa · $500K – $1M checks Bloom8New York GroundForce CapitalVenice · $10M – $35M checks Montage CapitalCampbell · $500K – $5M checks New Ground VenturesWestport Powerplant VenturesManhattan Beach Siddhi CapitalMeridian Studio ManagementNew York

Co-founders at Thistle

Shiri AvneryFounder

Experience

ThistleCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Self EmployedAngel Investorcurrent2015 — present
WeGoFairCo-Founder2012 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPM&A Associate2008 — 2012New York City Metropolitan Area
LovellsSummer Associate2007
Ivy PrepFounder and CEO2004 — 2005

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Strategic Growth LeadershipBrand Building & Consumer InsightHealth & Wellness InnovationFundraising & Investor RelationsTeam Building & Culture DesignMergers & Acquisitions19Entrepreneurship17Corporate Law10Start-ups15Due Diligence8Joint Ventures5Corporate Governance2

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ashwin Cheriyan?: Founder at Thistle
Where does Ashwin Cheriyan work?: Ashwin Cheriyan is Founder of Thistle.
What companies did Ashwin Cheriyan found?: Ashwin Cheriyan founded Thistle.
Where did Ashwin Cheriyan go to school?: Ashwin Cheriyan studied at Brown University (Bachelor of Arts, Economics); The University of Texas School of Law (J.D. with Honors).

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Also attended The University of Texas School of Law38

Sarah AlfaddaAssociate General Counsel at Sapphire Ventures Brian OsimiriInvestor at CapitalG Jeffrey GilbertChief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer at CARNELIAN ENERGY CAPITAL Howard KrassCEO, IPD Analytics & Managing Member, IPD Capital at IPD Capital Lori Pickle AllenManaging Director at Service Provider Capital David WickwireManaging Director at Service Provider Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Thistle5

Sam PotterPartner at Siddhi Capital Sheel MohnotCo-Founder and Partner at Better Tomorrow Ventures Naman ShahFounder at Sentieo Aaron MagnessExecutive Officer at BetaBrand Anup GoelGeneral Partner at Crosscourt Ventures

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Nick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Erica SunFinance/Legal/IR at 8VC Brian OsimiriInvestor at CapitalG John DelfinoPartner, General Counsel at TCV Ric FentonGeneral Partner at TCV John HadlPartner at Archer Capital Group

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Nick-Anthony BufordManaging Director & General Counsel at ClearSky Dato Paul SupramaniamChairman of Law Asia at Verge HealthTech Fund Ami GalaniCo-Founder & Partner at Tipt Ventures Gary KushnerIndustry Advisor at ICI Toby LovettGeneral Counsel at World Fund Georgie CandyAssociate at PROfounders Capital

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