Jeff Schox
InvestorFounderGeneral Partner at Trucks VC · Lecturer at Stanford University · Founder at Trucks Venture
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $250K
FoundedTrucks Venture
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About
Detroit-area native with mechanical and electrical engineering training who worked on GM's original electric vehicle. He was an angel investor in Cruise and led Trucks investments in Universal Hydrogen, Skyryse, Joby, and Refraction.
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Founder at Trucks Venture
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Experience
- Schox Patent GroupFounding Partner | Patent Attorneycurrent2003 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Trucks Venture CapitalGeneral Partnercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- JetZeroBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
- Schox PhilanthropyFoundercurrent2016 — present
- Stanford UniversityLecturercurrent2005 — presentPalo Alto, California
- University of California, BerkeleyLecturer2024Berkeley, California, United States
- Ghostly InternationalConsigliere2003 — 2016
- University of MichiganLecturer2003 — 2011Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Brinks Gilson and LionePatent Attorney2000 — 2003Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.Patent Attorney1998 — 2000Ann Arbor, Michigan
Skills & more
Patents99Start-ups99Entrepreneurship80Patent Prosecution63Venture Capital37Intellectual Property28Teaching23Business Strategy19Due Diligence19Invention15Angel Investing14Patent Strategy9
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Colleagues at Trucks VC
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Angel KelchevScout
Partner at AYANA Capital LLC
Darren LiccardoScout
Co-founder at Catapult Ventures
Doug CarlisleScout
Partner Emeritus
Thomas KorteScout
General Partner at AngelPad
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jeff Schox?
- Detroit-area native with mechanical and electrical engineering training who worked on GM's original electric vehicle. He was an angel investor in Cruise and led Trucks investments in Universal Hydrogen, Skyryse, Joby, and Refraction.
- Where does Jeff Schox work?
- Jeff Schox is Founder of Trucks Venture and General Partner at Trucks VC.
- What check size does Jeff Schox write?
- Jeff Schox typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
- What companies did Jeff Schox found?
- Jeff Schox founded Trucks Venture.
- Where did Jeff Schox go to school?
- Jeff Schox studied at University of Michigan (MSE, Electrical Engineering: Systems); George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School (JD, Intellectual Property Law); University of Michigan (BSE, Mechanical Engineering).
Founder mafias
Stanford University mafia1,934
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University of Michigan mafia339
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Erik TorenbergBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded VillageglobalDavid R. WaltBachelor of Science - BSFounded Sherlock Biosciences +4Eric LefkofskyFounded InnerWorkings +2Chris VoigtBSEFounded Asimov +2Val AgostinoB.S.E.Founded Monarch +2Dillon ErbMaster of Architecture (M.Arch.)Founded Paperspace +2
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George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School mafia3
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Trucks VC mafia3
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Same school
Also attended University of Michigan1,046
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear VenturesTom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution
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Also attended George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School6
Gregory La BlancFaculty Director, Berkeley Fintech Institute (Faculty Advisor) at UC Berkeley SkydeckCindy LynchExecutive Officer at Route 92 MedicalJustin AyarsExecutive Officer, Director at EqualitymdEliza FendellExecutive Officer at AeropostJohn FalloneFounder at SendHubDavid YoungExecutive Officer at Palarum Security
Shared employers
Also worked at Schox Patent Group4
Also worked at Schox Philanthropy2
Also worked at University of California, Berkeley530
Ali GhodsiCo-founder & CEO of DatabricksRaquel UrtasunFounder & CEO of WaabiArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesKevin Wijayaインドネシア法人代表 (Indonesia Office Representative) at CyberAgent CapitalPaul JennyBoard Chair at CincyTechMichael PerezDeputy General Counsel at Mucker Capital
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Also worked at University of Michigan210
Logan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechSara Risch, PhDAdvisor at CincyTechPeter GiordanoFormer Global Director GTM Strategy at Scale Venture PartnersPaul BrownManaging Director at eLab VenturesDoug NealManaging Director at eLab VenturesCynthia JonesExecutive Assistant at Arboretum Ventures
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