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285 people in our graph share verified history with Martina — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Tom HulmeunlockedMartina: together at World Economic Forum (2013–2018)
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Martina: together at University of Washington
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About
A serial entrepreneur who founded a mobile gaming startup and later the VR production studio ConveneVR. She has served as Board President of Women in Tech (Seattle), sits on the Washington Technology Association XR Council, is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, and advises the University of Washington's Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEdTechGamingHealthtechImpact & Social Good
Experience
- University of WashingtonLecturercurrent2026 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- The WXR FundFounding Partnercurrent2017 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Center for Leadership & Strategic ThinkingAdvisorcurrent2016 — presentUniversity of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Find VenturesAdvisory Board Member2021 — 2025Seattle, Washington, United States
- ObsessBoard Member2020 — 2024New York, New York, United States
- Journey To LeadJOURNEY Fellow2022 — 2023
- World Economic ForumGlobal Shaper2013 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
- ConveneVRFounder2017 — 2018Seattle
- Seattle Women in Tech (WiT)Board President2013 — 2017Greater Seattle Area
- ZealystCEO & Co-founder2010 — 2016Greater Seattle Area
- UP GlobalRegional Champion2013 — 2014Greater Seattle Area
- Re-Vision LabsAssociate2010
- Volunteers of America Western WashingtonVISTA Youth Action Team Coordinator2008 — 2009
- Tiger Oak PublicationsEditorial intern2006
Skills & more
Facebook2Venture CapitalEmerging TechnologiesBoard DevelopmentSocial Media45Social Media Marketing77Event Planning20Start-ups39Business Networking6Social Networking73Blogging25Strategic Communications18
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Deals · 1
Obsess, Inc.Board seat
via WXR Fund · filed Oct 2020 · $3.4M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at WXR Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Martina Welkhoff?
- A serial entrepreneur who founded a mobile gaming startup and later the VR production studio ConveneVR. She has served as Board President of Women in Tech (Seattle), sits on the Washington Technology Association XR Council, is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, and advises the University of Washington's Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking.
- Where does Martina Welkhoff work?
- Martina Welkhoff is Managing Partner at WXR Fund.
- What does Martina Welkhoff invest in?
- Martina Welkhoff invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Gaming, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- What check size does Martina Welkhoff write?
- Martina Welkhoff typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What boards does Martina Welkhoff sit on?
- Martina Welkhoff holds tracked board seats at Obsess, Inc..
- Where did Martina Welkhoff go to school?
- Martina Welkhoff studied at Bowdoin College (BA, English, Minor in Chemistry).
Founder mafias
Bowdoin College mafia25
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Reed HastingsBAFounded InterPositiveMatthew R. PattersonBAFounded Audentes Therapeutics +2Ted PowerFounded Versa +1Jack MorrisonFounded Agency Tool Company +1Whit SchraderBAFounded Pearescope +1Andrew PalmerBAFounded Tamr
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WXR Fund mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Bowdoin College93
Reed HastingsCo-founder of NetflixHolly MaloneyInvestment Team at General CatalystKen ChenaultInvestment Team at General CatalystKevin MunnellyInvestor at Third Rock VenturesEmily PawlakVice President at Volition CapitalJohn HarthorneFounder & Managing Director at Two Lanterns Venture Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of Washington170
Mike FridgenVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupSid ShenaiVenture partner at Madrona and co-founder and CEO of Proof DiagnosticsPaul JennyBoard Chair at CincyTechJason PrestonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersElliot HershbergScientist, Writer, and Investor on a mission to accelerate The Century of BiologyLuke RigganAssociate at Amplify Partners
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Also worked at Obsess1
Also worked at UP Global9
Marc NagerInvesting in world-class founders who build where they belongLeslie JumpFounder & CEO at DifferentFunds at Village CapitalClaire GaddExecutive Director at Stacks FoundationMitchell CuevasStacks Foundation Board at Stacks FoundationShashi JainVenture Partner at Portland Seed FundMarion DesmazièresPortfolio Development at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
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