What check size does David Joerg write?

David Joerg typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.

Where did David Joerg go to school?

David Joerg studied at Harvard University (AB, Computer Science); Illinois Math and Science Academy.

David Joerg

Former General Partner at Metalayer

New York, New York

Writes $250K – $10M checks · typically $4M

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About

David Joerg is Head of Special Projects at Chess.com, where he oversees "Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf." His background spans technology management, entrepreneurship, software architecture, data analysis, and user interface design, with experience in patent development and business planning.

Experience

Chess.comHead of Special Projects, maker of "Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf"current2018 — presentGreater New York City Area
Two Sigma InvestmentsManaging Director -> Emeritus2001 — 2025
Pegged Software, Inc.Member, Board of Directors2015 — 2022
GGTrackerFounder and President2012 — 2017New York City
Hillary for AmericaVolunteer Tech Lead2016
VindigoCo-Founder, President, CTO1999 — 2001
D. E. Shaw & Co.Manager, Equity Derivatives Software1997 — 1999
Farsight Financial ServicesDeveloper1996 — 1997
Marble AssociatesSoftware Developer1994 — 1995

Skills & more

Instant Messaging EtiquetteTrading SystemsElectronic TradingQuantitative FinanceSoftware DevelopmentDistributed SystemsLow LatencyComputer ScienceJavaHedge FundsEquitiesMarket Data

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AlgorithmsOptionsEquity DerivativesUnixEntrepreneurshipEquity TradingSoftware EngineeringVenture Capital

From David's professional profile.

Network7

Jules MaltzScout

Investor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)

Matt McIlwainScout

Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group

Oren EtzioniScout

Venture Partner at Madrona Venture Group

Andy Kangpan

General Partner at Metalayer

Bill Richter

CEO of Qumulo and venture partner at Madrona

Bobby Lo

Angel

Chris Moody

Partner at Foundry Group investing in technology companies

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Joerg?: David Joerg is Head of Special Projects at Chess.com, where he oversees "Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf." His background spans technology management, entrepreneurship, software architecture, data analysis, and user interface design, with experience in patent development and business planning.
What check size does David Joerg write?: David Joerg typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
Where did David Joerg go to school?: David Joerg studied at Harvard University (AB, Computer Science); Illinois Math and Science Academy.