About
Mechanical engineer from Rice University who transitioned into corporate HR and people development before becoming a serial entrepreneur in consumer goods and manufacturing. He advocates for the venture studio model as an effective approach to building repeatable business success and leverages his network with founders and investors.
Experience
- Tulsa Innovation LabsManager - Rose Rock Bridgecurrent2025 — presentTulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- TechstarsManaging Director2024 — 2025Tulsa, OK
- DevlandManaging Partnercurrent2016 — present
- MaterialGovernment Relations Manager2024 — 2025
- TradeblockDirector Talent Acquisition and Experience2022 — 2024
- Plug app.Co-Founder/Head of Operations2017 — 2019
- Unconventional Subsurface Integration LLCAdvisor2017 — 2019Houston, Texas Area
- PROSSr. Technical Recruiter2016 — 2017Houston, TX
- Hess CorporationExploration - HR Specialist, Recruiter2015 — 2016Houston, Texas Area
- Hess CorporationHR Specialist, Talent Acquisition2014 — 2015Houston, Texas Area
- TEC Group InternationalSenior Search Consultant- Exploration and Production2013 — 2014
- Richard, Wayne & RobertsExecutive Recruiter2010 — 2013
- Baker HughesMechanical Engineer2008 — 2009
Skills & more
Deal Sourcing1Impact Investing1Venture Capital1Due DiligenceEarly Stage VenturesDeal FlowLinkedIn RecruiterData-Driven InsightsGovernment RelationsPeople OperationsFundraisingOil/Gas53
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Colleagues at Devland
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Devon Fanfair?
- Mechanical engineer from Rice University who transitioned into corporate HR and people development before becoming a serial entrepreneur in consumer goods and manufacturing. He advocates for the venture studio model as an effective approach to building repeatable business success and leverages his network with founders and investors.
- Where does Devon Fanfair work?
- Devon Fanfair is General Partner at Devland.
- Where did Devon Fanfair go to school?
- Devon Fanfair studied at Rice University (B.S., Mechanical Engineering).
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