Deny Khoung
InvestorFounderPortfolio Support at 8VC · Board director at Quaestor Technologies, Inc.
San Francisco, California, United States
About
Deny works with 8VC's portfolio companies on design mentorship, hiring, and product feedback, and leads the firm's design initiatives. He co-founded Standard Metrics, founded the designer accelerator Whitespace, and was previously Designer-in-Residence at Formation 8 and Creative Director at Zanbato. He holds BFAs in Graphic Design and Photography from San Jose State University.
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Invests in
Fintech
Board director at Quaestor Technologies, Inc.
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Quaestor Technologies, Inc.'s investors · 1
Co-founders at Quaestor Technologies, Inc.
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John Melas-KyriaziExecutive Officer, Director
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Kevin HsuDirector, Executive Officer
Experience
- 8VCDesigncurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Standard MetricsCo-founder & Head of Operationscurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- EsperAdvisorcurrent2018 — present
- Affinity IncAdvisorcurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Anduin TransactionsAdvisorcurrent2014 — present
- LixiboxAdvisorcurrent2016 — present
- 8VCDirector of Design2018 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- 8VCDesigner in Residence2016 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Whitespace - Design AcceleratorFounder2014 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Formation 8Designer in Residence2014 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- DesignlabCo-Founder2012 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- Zanbato GroupCreative Director2011 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- LarsenSenior Designer2007 — 2010San Francisco Bay Area
- New Leaf CollectionCo-Founder2004 — 2010San Francisco Bay Area
- RepVolunteer Consultant2009San Francisco Bay Area
- Quest Creative GroupGraphic Designer2004 — 2005San Francisco Bay Area
- Sam Smidt StudioJunior Designer2004San Francisco Bay Area
- Sun MicrosystemsDesign Intern1999 — 2001San Francisco Bay Area
Education
- San José State UniversityBFA, Graphic Design1998 — 2004
- San José State UniversityBFA, Photography1998 — 2004
Skills & more
Leadership20Entrepreneurship30Start-ups28Art Direction39User Experience80Interaction Design46User Interface Design77Experience Design33Visual Communication23Information Architecture31User Experience Design30Branding & Identity33
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Graphic DesignLogo DesignWeb DesignProduct DesignCorporate IdentityTypographyInformation DesignEmail MarketingSocial MediaHTMLCSSIllustratorLanguages Vietnamese
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Deals · 1
Standard MetricsLed round
via 8VC
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at 8VC
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Deny Khoung?
- Deny works with 8VC's portfolio companies on design mentorship, hiring, and product feedback, and leads the firm's design initiatives. He co-founded Standard Metrics, founded the designer accelerator Whitespace, and was previously Designer-in-Residence at Formation 8 and Creative Director at Zanbato. He holds BFAs in Graphic Design and Photography from San Jose State University.
- Where does Deny Khoung work?
- Deny Khoung is Portfolio Support at 8VC and Board director at Quaestor Technologies, Inc..
- What does Deny Khoung invest in?
- Deny Khoung invests in Fintech.
- What companies has Deny Khoung invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Standard Metrics, Affinity, Esper.
- Where did Deny Khoung go to school?
- Deny Khoung studied at San José State University (BFA, Graphic Design); San José State University (BFA, Photography).
- Does Deny Khoung lead rounds?
- Yes — Deny Khoung has led 1 tracked investment.
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Shared employers
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