About
Evan Zimmerman leverages his background as a hands-on patent operator to create value through practical IP strategies, runs a YC-backed AI startup for patent practitioners, and targets small, fast-growing markets.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Founder at EdgeYC W23
Intro paths
YC
Evan went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Evan can intro founders to Edge's investors below.
Edge's investors · 1
Co-founders at Edge
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Len BoyetteFounder
Experience
- EdgeCEO and Cofoundercurrent2023 — present
- EdgeCEO and Cofounder2020 — 2023
- JovonoFoundercurrent2016 — present
- Mighty VenturesCofounder2018 — 2023United States
- Brush Up ClubChairman2017 — 2018Greater Los Angeles Area
- FastPayResearcher2013Greater Los Angeles Area
- Rosam and AssociatesIT Associate2010 — 2012Greater Los Angeles Area
Education
- Y CombinatorW232023
- University of California, Berkeley - School of LawDoctor of Law - JD2017 — 2020
- University of ChicagoBachelor’s Degree, Economics2012 — 2016
- Harvard UniversityVUS, Economics2015
Skills & more
Litigation2Cybersecurity2Cloud Security1Data Privacy1Data Management1Trademark & Copyright Prosecution1Trademark Law1Copyright Law1Contract Law1Cloud Computing1Software Development1Software Design1
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Business Method PatentsDesign PatentsIntellectual Property ValuationData AnalyticsMachine LearningCyber Risk ManagementPrivacy ComplianceInternational Intellectual PropertyDesign ThinkingStrategyAnalysisDebateLanguages English
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Evan J. Zimmerman work?
- Evan J. Zimmerman is Angel at Jovono and Founder at Edge.
- What does Evan J. Zimmerman invest in?
- Evan J. Zimmerman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- What check size does Evan J. Zimmerman write?
- Evan J. Zimmerman typically writes checks of $50K – $3M.
- What companies did Evan J. Zimmerman found?
- Evan J. Zimmerman founded Edge.
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