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David Pickerell

Founder

Founder & CEO at GigSafe · Co-Founder, CEO at Para

San Francisco, California

Writes $30K – $1.5M checks · typically $250K

FoundedGigSafePara

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541 people in our graph share verified history with David — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Crystal HuangunlockedDavid: together at Harvard University (2010–2011)
×3David: together at Uber
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David: together at Yes VC

About

David Pickerell is the founder and CEO of GigSafe, a compliance platform for independent contractor businesses. Previously, he launched markets at Uber and founded Para, where he worked with hundreds of thousands of contractors and independent contractor businesses. GigSafe addresses barriers in contractor onboarding by streamlining paperwork, credentials, and insurance verification for both contractors and the companies that hire them.

Founder & CEO at GigSafe

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GigSafe's investors · 5

Brand Foundry VenturesAustin · $500K – $1.5M checks · since 2025Informed Ventures Advisors, LlcMenlo Park · since 2025Rally Ventures Management, LlcMenlo Park · $100K – $4M checks · since 2025RareBreed VenturesBaltimore · $50K – $250K checksYes VCSan Francisco · $30K – $1.5M checks

Co-Founder, CEO at Para

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Para's investors · 1

Buckhill CapitalSan Francisco

Experience

  1. GigSafeFounder & CEOcurrent2023 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  2. Para - For DriversCo-founder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. Yes VCEarly Stage Investorcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  4. NAUTOBusiness Operations Lead2017 — 2018Palo Alto
  5. UberLead Operations and Logistics Manager2015 — 2017Las Vegas
  6. Las Vegas Sands Corp.Senior Analyst2013 — 2015Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Skills & more

Start-upsData AnalysisFinancial AnalysisInternational RelationsFundraisingAngel InvestingStart-up VenturesOpsStrategyStrategic PlanningMerchandising App

Languages Chinese · German

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Network3

Jenny FieldingScout
Founder & General Partner at Everywhere Ventures
Jyri EngeströmScout
Partner at Lifeline Ventures
Scott HartleyScout
Founder & General Partner at Everywhere Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Pickerell?
David Pickerell is the founder and CEO of GigSafe, a compliance platform for independent contractor businesses. Previously, he launched markets at Uber and founded Para, where he worked with hundreds of thousands of contractors and independent contractor businesses. GigSafe addresses barriers in contractor onboarding by streamlining paperwork, credentials, and insurance verification for both contractors and the companies that hire them.
Where does David Pickerell work?
David Pickerell is Founder & CEO of GigSafe and Co-Founder, CEO at Para.
What check size does David Pickerell write?
David Pickerell typically writes checks of $30K – $1.5M.
What companies did David Pickerell found?
David Pickerell founded GigSafe, Para.
Where did David Pickerell go to school?
David Pickerell studied at Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government); German Swiss International School | 德瑞國際學校.

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German Swiss International School | 德瑞國際學校 mafia3

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