Justin Mares
InvestorVenture Partner at Long Journey Ventures · Founder at Truemed · Board director at Forward Food, Inc.
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Writes $10K – $250K checks · typically $25K
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About
Justin Mares builds companies at the intersection of health and technology. He is currently co-founder and CEO of Truemed, which lets customers use HSA and FSA funds for eligible health purchases. He earlier co-founded Kettle & Fire, a bone broth brand, and co-authored Traction, a book about startup growth. He also writes essays on health, startups, and other topics of interest.
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Co-founded and serves as CEO of Truemed, which enables use of HSA and FSA funds for eligible health purchases. Co-founded Kettle & Fire, a bone broth brand.
- More
- Co-authored Traction, a book on startup growth.
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Founder at Truemed
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Board director at Forward Food, Inc.
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Experience
- TruemedCEO + Co-Foundercurrent2022 — present
- Kettle & FireFoundercurrent2015 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Long Journey VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2022 — present
- SurelyCo-Foundercurrent2021 — present
- Perfect KetoCo-Foundercurrent2016 — present
- IconInvestorcurrent2024 — present
- HelpKitchenFoundercurrent2020 — present
- Traction BookCo-Authorcurrent2012 — present
- Upside FinancingCo-Founder (incubated) and Board Member2020 — 2022
- FomoCo-Owner2016 — 2022
- Exceptional Cloud ServicesDirector of Revenue2013 — 2014
- RoommateFitFounder2010 — 2013
- AppSumoCourse creator and marketer2012
- CloudFabCo-founder2011 — 2012
- JumpstartCorps Member2009 — 2010
Skills & more
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Cloud ComputingSales GrowthProduct ManagementFrom Justin's professional profile.
Deals · 1
Forward Food, Inc.Board seat
via Long Journey Ventures · filed Mar 2023 · $5M raise
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Other disclosed investments
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Justin Mares?
- Justin Mares builds companies at the intersection of health and technology. He is currently co-founder and CEO of Truemed, which lets customers use HSA and FSA funds for eligible health purchases. He earlier co-founded Kettle & Fire, a bone broth brand, and co-authored Traction, a book about startup growth. He also writes essays on health, startups, and other topics of interest.
- Where does Justin Mares work?
- Justin Mares is Venture Partner at Long Journey Ventures and Founder at Truemed and Board director at Forward Food, Inc..
- What check size does Justin Mares write?
- Justin Mares typically writes checks of $10K – $250K.
- What boards does Justin Mares sit on?
- Justin Mares holds tracked board seats at Forward Food, Inc..
- What companies has Justin Mares invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Archive, OpenDelta, Praxis, Revoy, Throne.
- Where did Justin Mares go to school?
- Justin Mares studied at University of Pittsburgh (BSBA, Finance).
Founder mafias
University of Pittsburgh mafia53
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Appsumo mafia3
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Long Journey Ventures mafia3
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Same school
Also attended University of Pittsburgh181
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kettle & Fire7
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Also worked at Icon4
Also worked at Jumpstart12
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