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Carolyn Yashari Becher

Founder

Founder at hop-skip-drive

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Foundedhop-skip-drive

Founder at hop-skip-drive

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hop-skip-drive's investors · 14

1843 CapitalWashingtonBascom VenturesBostonBBG VenturesNew York · $350K – $1.5M checksBuilders + BackersEnergy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M checksFirstMark CapitalNew York · $500K – $8M checksGingerbread CapitalNew York · $100K – $10M checksGreycroftNew York · $100K – $5M checksHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcLos Angeles · $100K – $1M checksMaveronSeattle · $100K – $8M checksThe Artemis FundHouston · $1.5M checksThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Los Angeles · $50K – $5M checks · since 2019Upfront VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $10M checksUrban Capital NetworkHouston · $20K checks

Co-founders at hop-skip-drive

JMJoanna McFarland
Joanna McFarlandExecutive Officer, Director
JM
Janelle McGlothlinExecutive Officer

Experience

  1. Carolyn Yashari Becher ConsultingPrincipalcurrent2018 — presentLos Angeles, CA
  2. HopSkipDriveCo-Foundercurrent2014 — presentDowntown LA
  3. HopSkipDriveBoard Member2014 — 2019
  4. HopSkipDriveGeneral Counsel, Head of Policy and People2016 — 2018
  5. HopSkipDriveChief Operating Officer, General Counsel2014 — 2016
  6. Tivnu: Building JusticeBoard Membercurrent2026 — present
  7. Everywhere VenturesLimited Partnercurrent2020 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  8. LOFT: Leaders on the Fast TrackAdvisor2024 — 2025Los Angeles, CA
  9. LOFT (Leaders on the Fast Track)Interim Executive Director2024Los Angeles, CA
  10. Pearline Health (Acquired)Co-Founder & CEO2020 — 2023Los Angeles, CA
  11. TechstarsMentor2019 — 2023
  12. Marketplace RiskFounding Advisory Board Member2018 — 2021
  13. Zinc CollectiveStrategy Consultant2018 — 2020Greater Los Angeles Area
  14. THE NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE FOUNDATIONCo-Founder/Executive Director2011 — 2014
  15. New Los Angeles Charter SchoolCo-Founder/Founding Board Chair2005 — 2009Los Angeles, CA
  16. Becher Law GroupFounder/Attorney2002 — 2008Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  17. Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLPAttorney1998 — 2002
  18. U.S. Department of Justice Honors ProgramParalegal1994 — 1995Washington D.C. Metro Area
  19. Democratic National CommitteeIntern1994Washington D.C. Metro Area

Skills & more

Public SpeakingManagementEntrepreneurshipMarketingMergers & AcquisitionsNonprofitsMarketing StrategyLegal WritingReal EstateMediation

Languages English · Hebrew · Persian

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Carolyn Yashari Becher?
Executive Officer at hop-skip-drive
Where does Carolyn Yashari Becher work?
Carolyn Yashari Becher is Founder of hop-skip-drive.
What companies did Carolyn Yashari Becher found?
Carolyn Yashari Becher founded hop-skip-drive.
Where did Carolyn Yashari Becher go to school?
Carolyn Yashari Becher studied at University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law (Doctor of Law (J.D.)); University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor's Degree, Political Science); The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (One Year Program).

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