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Khalil Fuller

Investor

Partner & Head of Dorm at Pear VC

Berkeley

30 Under 30 2014 Β· Social Entrepreneurs

About

Khalil Fuller is a Partner at Pear and Head of Dorm, where he works with student entrepreneurs from undergraduates to PhD candidates on developing their startup ideas. A multi-time founder, he co-founded and led Learn Fresh, a K-12 edtech company, co-founded the venture studio Boundless, and started Trak Changes and the nonprofit Gift Card Bank. He holds a degree from Brown University and an MBA and MA Ed from Stanford, where he was a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.

Invests in

Sector Agnostic

Beyond investing

Founded
Fuller co-founded and served as CEO of Learn Fresh, a K-12 edtech company that teaches math using the statistics and celebrity of professional sports. Fuller co-founded and was President of Boundless, a venture studio that builds and backs vertical SaaS companies in overlooked markets. Fuller founded Trak Changes, a productivity software tool for the construction industry. Fuller founded and served as CEO of Gift Card Bank, a nonprofit that distributes gift cards to low-income families in need.
Education
Studied at Brown University Studied at Stanford (MBA)
Awards
Fuller earned his MBA and MA in Education from Stanford as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.
Hobbies
Fuller spends time in nature trail running, cycling, and backcountry skiing. Fuller collects domain names, buying them only when he has an idea rather than speculatively.
Pets
Fuller has an Australian Shepherd named Thisbe.
Family
Fuller lives in Berkeley with his wife Hadley and their Australian Shepherd named Thisbe.
More
Fuller is named after the poet Khalil Gibran and cites Gibran's book The Prophet as a lifelong touchstone. Fuller is a Lakers fan.

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Experience

  1. Pear VCPartnercurrent2024 β€” present
  2. GSBuildsFoundercurrent2020 β€” present
  3. Gift Card BankChairmancurrent2024 β€” present
  4. Gift Card BankFounder & CEO2020 β€” 2024
  5. UC Berkeley College of EngineeringInstructor2025 β€” 2026Berkeley, CA
  6. Boundless Venture CoEntrepreneurial Advisor2023
  7. Boundless Venture CoCo-Founder & President2021 β€” 2023Oakland, California, United States
  8. QuipliBoard Member2021 β€” 2023
  9. Learn FreshBoard Member Emeritus & Advisor2022 β€” 2023
  10. Learn FreshBoard Member2018 β€” 2022
  11. Learn FreshCo-Founder & CEO2010 β€” 2018National
  12. LevPathBoard Member2021 β€” 2023
  13. Trak ChangesCo-Founder & Board Member2021 β€” 2022
  14. Reach CapitalVenture Capital Fellow2020 β€” 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  15. Venture For AmericaMarketing & Logistics2011 β€” 2012Brown University
  16. Brown UniversityTeacher's Assistant - Legendary Professor Barrett Hazeltine2011 β€” 2012
  17. Brown UniversityVideo Analyst & Student Manager for Men's Ice Hockey Team2010 β€” 2011

Skills & more

Microsoft Office4Public Speaking30Social Media26Non-profits5Fundraising45Strategic Planning17Coaching11Research11Data Analysis4Strategic Partnerships5Hustle3Analysis4
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Khalil Fuller?
Khalil Fuller is a Partner at Pear and Head of Dorm, where he works with student entrepreneurs from undergraduates to PhD candidates on developing their startup ideas. A multi-time founder, he co-founded and led Learn Fresh, a K-12 edtech company, co-founded the venture studio Boundless, and started Trak Changes and the nonprofit Gift Card Bank. He holds a degree from Brown University and an MBA and MA Ed from Stanford, where he was a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.
Where does Khalil Fuller work?
Khalil Fuller is Partner & Head of Dorm at Pear VC.
What does Khalil Fuller invest in?
Khalil Fuller invests in Sector Agnostic.
Where did Khalil Fuller go to school?
Khalil Fuller studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Stanford University Graduate School of Education (Master's degree, Joint MA / MBA Program); Brown University (BA, Social Innovation & Education).
What awards has Khalil Fuller received?
Fuller earned his MBA and MA in Education from Stanford as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.

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