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Justin Mares

Investor

Venture Partner at Long Journey Ventures

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Writes $10K – $250K checks · typically $25K

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.

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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.
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Co-authored Traction, a book on startup growth.

From Justin's own website — common ground for a warm intro.

Experience

  1. TruemedCEO + Co-Foundercurrent2022 — present
  2. Kettle & FireFoundercurrent2015 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  3. Long Journey VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2022 — present
  4. SurelyCo-Foundercurrent2021 — present
  5. Perfect KetoCo-Foundercurrent2016 — present
  6. IconInvestorcurrent2024 — present
  7. HelpKitchenFoundercurrent2020 — present
  8. Traction BookCo-Authorcurrent2012 — present
  9. Upside FinancingCo-Founder (incubated) and Board Member2020 — 2022
  10. FomoCo-Owner2016 — 2022
  11. Exceptional Cloud ServicesDirector of Revenue2013 — 2014
  12. RoommateFitFounder2010 — 2013
  13. AppSumoCourse creator and marketer2012
  14. CloudFabCo-founder2011 — 2012
  15. JumpstartCorps Member2009 — 2010

Education

  1. University of PittsburghBSBA, Finance2008 — 2012

Skills & more

New Business Development23Online Marketing40Direct Sales5Email Marketing18Business Strategy29Entrepreneurship50Start-ups55Public Speaking10Sales18Social Media11Strategy18Marketing20
+3 moreCloud ComputingSales GrowthProduct Management

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Same school

Also attended University of Pittsburgh45

Yervand SarkisyanInvestor in deep tech and AIJon KaplanExecutive Venture Partner at Caduceus Capital PartnersSalvador GalaCo-founder & Managing Partner at Ev3 Ventures LlcKelly BarnumDirector Of Talent at Volition CapitalMatt GurinDirector, Finance and Operations at RRE VenturesRyan FrisbiePartner at VIEWPOINT VENTURES

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Shared employers

Also worked at Kettle & Fire1

Lee JacobsEntrepreneur, investor, and cofounder of Edelweiss

Also worked at Jumpstart6

Nicole BreaultExecutive Assistant & Marketing Associate at LRVHealthSean O’SullivanManaging General Partner at SOSVEmily DonlonDirector, HR Operations at Lead Edge CapitalJason LeiResearch at Rock HealthAlana KimCivic Data Manager at Reinvestment FundVijay AdvaniAdvisor at EQUIAM

Deals · 1

Forward Food, Inc.Board seat

via Long Journey Ventures · filed Mar 2023 · $5M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Long Journey Ventures

Aaron VanDevender
Advisor at Long Journey Ventures
Andrew Look
Advisor at Long Journey Ventures
Arielle Zuckerberg
General Partner at Long Journey Ventures
Brian Balfour
Growth Leader, Entrepreneur, & Angel Investor
Carolena Leon
Platform Associate at Long Journey Ventures
Cyan Banister
Co-founder & General Partner at Long Journey Ventures
Dani Tustin
Chief Financial Officer at Long Journey Ventures
Elaine Wherry
Advisor at Long Journey Ventures

Network5

Cyan BanisterScout
Co-founder & General Partner at Long Journey Ventures
Andrew JonesScout
Chief Risk Officer at Apex Group
Arielle ZuckerbergScout
General Partner at Long Journey Ventures
Brian BalfourScout
Growth Leader, Entrepreneur, & Angel Investor
Elaine WherryScout
Advisor at Long Journey Ventures

Investors connected to Justin in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.