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Jim Scheinman

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Founder/General Partner at Maven Ventures

Palo Alto

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About

Jim Scheinman is the founder and managing partner of Maven Ventures, a micro-VC fund and incubator in Palo Alto that backs consumer internet and mobile startups with hyper-growth potential. Before investing full time, he was a founder, executive, and angel investor with roles across Bebo (sold to AOL for $850M), Tango, NBCi, and Friendster. Through Maven he was an early investor in autonomous vehicle companies including Cruise and Embark, and his portfolio company Chariot was acquired by Ford Smart Mobility. He is a TED speaker and a frequent presenter and judge at startup events, and he holds a neuropsychology degree from Duke and a law degree from UC Davis.

Contact· published on Jim's own website

Beyond investing

Founded
Founded Maven Ventures, a micro-VC fund and incubator in Palo Alto.
Education
Holds a BSc in Neuropsychology from Duke University. Earned a JD from the University of California, Davis School of Law.
Awards
Is a TED speaker and frequent presenter and judge at startup conferences and events.
More
Has achieved three 'Unicorn' ($1B+) exits or valuations over the past 20 years.

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Investments

Led

Embark

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Podcasts & interviews

featuring Jim Scheinman

Embark Self-Driving Semi Truck

Embark

Jim Scheinman TED Talk: The Amazing true story of Galen Clark, the "Father of Yosemite"

Jim Scheinman

Writing

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Jim writes about autonomous vehicles, including Maven Ventures' investments in Embark and Cruise and his predictions for self-driving cars, along with lessons from his early days at the social network Friendster.

Friendster: Lessons from a Missed $400B Opportunity2017-05-11

The author reflects on being Friendster's fourth employee, referencing a Gimlet Media podcast about why the pioneering social network failed and the lessons he now applies at Maven Ventures.

How Self-Driving Startup Embark will Transform the Trucking Industry2017-02-24

The author describes Maven Ventures leading the seed round of Embark, a self-driving truck startup, and the market need and opportunity in the trucking industry.

Web Summit Debate: 10 Reasons Self-Driving Cars Will Be Here Sooner Than You Think2016-11-10

Following a Web Summit debate, the author lists ten reasons he believes level 4 or 5 autonomous vehicles will become widespread within five to ten years.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Scheinman?
Jim Scheinman is the founder and managing partner of Maven Ventures, a micro-VC fund and incubator in Palo Alto that backs consumer internet and mobile startups with hyper-growth potential. Before investing full time, he was a founder, executive, and angel investor with roles across Bebo (sold to AOL for $850M), Tango, NBCi, and Friendster. Through Maven he was an early investor in autonomous vehicle companies including Cruise and Embark, and his portfolio company Chariot was acquired by Ford Smart Mobility. He is a TED speaker and a frequent presenter and judge at startup events, and he holds a neuropsychology degree from Duke and a law degree from UC Davis.
Where does Jim Scheinman work?
Jim Scheinman is Founder/General Partner at Maven Ventures.
What companies has Jim Scheinman invested in?
Investments tracked here include Embark, Bebo, Butter Systems, Chariot, Check, Class Technologies, Cruise, Cruise, Daybreak Health, Docket, Embark Truck, Epic, and 15 more.
What awards has Jim Scheinman received?
Is a TED speaker and frequent presenter and judge at startup conferences and events.
What has Jim Scheinman written?
Jim Scheinman has 3 tracked posts on jimscheinman.com, including "Friendster: Lessons from a Missed $400B Opportunity", "How Self-Driving Startup Embark will Transform the Trucking Industry", "Web Summit Debate: 10 Reasons Self-Driving Cars Will Be Here Sooner Than You Think".
What podcasts and interviews feature Jim Scheinman?
Tracked appearances include "Embark Self-Driving Semi Truck", "Jim Scheinman TED Talk: The Amazing true story of Galen Clark, the "Father of Yosemite"".
Does Jim Scheinman lead rounds?
Yes — Jim Scheinman has led 1 tracked investment.

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