Where does Mario work?

Mario is Founder of Generalist and Founder at Generalist Capital.

What companies has Mario invested in?

Investments tracked here include Interfere, Levels, NG.CASH, Pluto, Series, t2.world, Workweek.

Where did Mario go to school?

Mario studied at Columbia College, Columbia University (BA, Political Science); Columbia | SIPA (MPA, International Development).

Mario

InvestorFounder

Founder at Generalist Capital · Partner at Hummingbird Ventures · Founder at Generalist

United States

FoundedGeneralist

Find your path to Mario

189 people in our graph share verified history with Mario — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

FiratunlockedMario: together at Hummingbird Ventures (2025–2026)

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About

Partner at Hummingbird and founder of The Generalist, a media company focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. Previously worked as a venture capitalist and startup operator, with brief experience as a cook at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Invests in

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Founder at Generalist

Intro paths

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In turn, Mario can intro founders to Generalist's investors below.

Generalist's investors · 3

8VCAustin · $100K – $50M checks NVIDIASanta Clara · since 2026 Ossian Capital

Experience

The GeneralistFoundercurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
Hummingbird VenturesPartnercurrent2025 — present

Skills & more

Strategy

From Mario's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

InterfereLevelsNG.CASHPlutoSeriest2.worldWorkweek

Per curated public sources.

Network4

Ammar AmdaniScout

Managing Partner at Adapt Ventures

Annelies GambleScout

Investor at Zetta Venture Partners

Barend Van den BrandeScout

Founding Partner at Hummingbird Ventures

Ben BlumenroseScout

Co-founder, Managing Partner at Designer Fund

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mario?: Partner at Hummingbird and founder of The Generalist, a media company focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. Previously worked as a venture capitalist and startup operator, with brief experience as a cook at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Where does Mario work?: Mario is Founder of Generalist and Founder at Generalist Capital.
What does Mario invest in?: Mario invests in Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
What companies did Mario found?: Mario founded Generalist.
What companies has Mario invested in?: Investments tracked here include Interfere, Levels, NG.CASH, Pluto, Series, t2.world, Workweek.
Where did Mario go to school?: Mario studied at Columbia College, Columbia University (BA, Political Science); Columbia | SIPA (MPA, International Development).

Founder mafias

Columbia College, Columbia University mafia21

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Robert BrennanBachelor of ArtsFounded All Hands AI +1 Sebastian SeiguerB.A.Founded Scene +1 Charles DimmlerBAFounded Checkerspot +1 Kingsley R. ChinBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Independentmedexpert Martin HuntBachelor's degreeFounded Garage Ankit SinghalB.A.Founded Anthrogen

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Columbia | SIPA mafia21

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Phil BrennanMaster’s DegreeFounded Cinder Technologies, Inc. +2 Gillian TeeMaster of Public AdministrationFounded Homage +1 Priya PonnapulaMasters in International Finance and Economic PolicyFounded K2 Integrity Mike IntratorMaster of Public Administration (MPA)Founded CoreWeave Scott HartleyMaster of International AffairsFounded StreamNative Bharat VasanMaster of International AffairsFounded Intangible

+ 14 more

Hummingbird Ventures mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Tess van StekelenburgInvestment TeamFounded Valthos Cameron McLainPrincipalFounded Meadow Utkarsh SinhaInvestorFounded Mochatrade

Same school

Also attended Columbia College, Columbia University56

William WooImpact at Non Sibi Ventures Gabriel KraManaging Director at Prelude Ventures Vic StoneGeneral Partner, President and Head of 82VS Dallas at 82VS Julius GenachowskiVenture Partner at Overture Climate Arjuna CostaCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Flourish Ventures Rachel HodesDirector of Platform at NextView Ventures

+ 50 more

Also attended Columbia | SIPA98

Marissa SterlingSenior Platform Associate at BURNT ISLAND VENTURES Katie ChoiInvestor at Chaac Ventures Nick AlbaneseVP, Research & Strategy and Investment Associate at The Westly Group Madi JacoxPrincipal at Dorm Room Roy WiesnerPartner at aMoon Nicholas JavaVenture Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures

+ 92 more

Shared employers

Also worked at The Generalist1

YY LaiTeam Member at Signum Capital