Darius "Bubs" Monsef
FounderFounder at Pre Β· Founder at Brave Care Β· Founder/CEO at Creative Market
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
About
Darius Monsef founded COLOURlovers.com, CreativeMarket.com (Y Combinator W10), and BraveCare.com (Y Combinator S19), and currently leads CallingRound.com.
Founder at PreYC S24
Intro paths
Darius went through Y Combinator (Summer 2024) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator β the partner who ran Pre's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
In turn, Darius can intro founders to Pre's investors below.
Pre's investors Β· 2
Co-founders at Pre
Founder at Brave CareYC S19
Intro paths
Darius went through Y Combinator (Summer 2019) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Darius can intro founders to Brave Care's investors below.
Brave Care's investors Β· 9
Co-founders at Brave Care
Founder/CEO at Creative MarketYC W10
Intro paths
Darius went through Y Combinator (Winter 2010) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Darius can intro founders to Creative Market's investors below.
Creative Market's investors Β· 5
Co-founders at Creative Market
Experience
- OzBrainFounder & CEOcurrent2026 β presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Calling RoundFounder & CEOcurrent2026 β presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Monsef HoldingsManaging Directorcurrent2026 β presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Pre ~ For Ambitious Startup FoundersFounder & CEOcurrent2025 β present
- Ember ClinicFoundercurrent2026 β presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Nalukai FoundationFoundercurrent2014 β presentHawaii, United States
- PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment)Mentorcurrent2010 β presentPortland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- Genie.ggFounder & CEO2023 β 2024Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- Make-A-Wish HawaiiBoard Member2021 β 2024
- Brave CareFounder & Board Member2019 β 2024Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- Noble Land Cattle Co.Rancher2016 β 2020Waimea, Hawaii
- SightboxCo-Founder & Advisor2015 β 2019Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- ZapierHead of Growth2016 β 2017
- All Hands and Hearts - Smart ResponseCo-Founder & Board Member2005 β 2016
- Creative MarketFounder & CEO2011 β 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- AutodeskSenior Manager of Platform, Autodesk Consumer GroupSan Francisco, California
- MicrosoftProgram Manager of Community for Photosynth2008 β 2009
Skills & more
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Branding & IdentityGraphic DesignBusiness DevelopmentMarketingNonprofitsSocial NetworkingLeadershipBloggingWordPressWeb 2.0ManagementCreative Problem SolvingFrom Darius's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Darius "Bubs" Monsef?
- Darius Monsef founded COLOURlovers.com, CreativeMarket.com (Y Combinator W10), and BraveCare.com (Y Combinator S19), and currently leads CallingRound.com.
- Where does Darius "Bubs" Monsef work?
- Darius "Bubs" Monsef is Founder of Brave Care and Founder at Pre and Founder/CEO at Creative Market.
- What companies did Darius "Bubs" Monsef found?
- Darius "Bubs" Monsef founded Brave Care, Creative Market, Pre.
- Where did Darius "Bubs" Monsef go to school?
- Darius "Bubs" Monsef studied at Y Combinator (S24); Y Combinator (S19); Y Combinator (W10).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
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Zapier mafia4
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Also attended Bridgewater State University2
Also attended Parker School1
Shared employers
Also worked at Microsoft1,189
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