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Michael Narea

Investor

Co-Founder at Transcend Network

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $100K checks

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

Amber ManteunlockedMichael: together at Northwestern University (2010)
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×2Michael: together at Numat Technologies
×3Michael: together at Pine Crest School

About

Michael Narea, chemical-engineering-trained with a decade in pre-seed/seed education and future-of-work, runs a hands-on Validate program to find product-market fit and leads community ocean retreats and sea turtle conservation trips.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of Work

Experience

  1. Transcend NetworkCEO and General Partnercurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. CounterpartOS CommunityEncouragementcurrent2024 — present
  3. Muyu EducationChair of the Board of Directorscurrent2026 — presentQuito, Pichincha, Ecuador
  4. NareatechFounder2020 — 2026Global
  5. SurfaniOcean Guide2017 — 2026San Francisco Bay Area
  6. Moonshot PartnersFounding Partner2020 — 2026Greater London
  7. Project UpstreamFounder2025 — 2026United States
  8. LxD LabAdvisor2023 — 2025India
  9. Flight CXCo-Founder & Head of Operations2020 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  10. Sunlight TechnologiesCo-Founder & COO2018 — 2020London, England, United Kingdom
  11. Radius LearningExperience Design2018 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. Planet AvvioProject Manager2017 — 2018Miami, Mexico City, Bogota
  13. Moringa SchoolStudent Experience | Global Tech Innovation Fellowship2016 — 2017Nairobi, Kenya
  14. GSVlabsDirector | EdTech Innovation Lab2016 — 2017Redwood City, CA
  15. GSVlabsProgram Manager, EdTech Innovation Lab2015 — 2016Redwood City, CA
  16. New Frontiers EducationCo-Founder2014 — 2015Broward County, FL
  17. Suncor EnergyJunior Account Manager2013 — 2014Chicago, IL
  18. BrightstarSupply Chain Analyst2013Johannesburg Area, South Africa
  19. NuMat TechnologiesBusiness Development Associate2012 — 2013Chicago, IL
  20. Torkelson Research GroupUndergraduate Researcher2012 — 2013Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
  21. Geiger Research GroupResearch Assistant2012Evanston, IL

Skills & more

Sustainability22Entrepreneurship18Energy Conservation5Business Development14Energy4Start-ups11Fundraising3Research15Nonprofits5Chemical Engineering4Community Outreach5Grant Writing2
+9 moreRenewable EnergyEnvironmental AwarenessData AnalysisSocial MediaPublic SpeakingMicrosoft ExcelLeadershipMicrosoft OfficePowerPoint

Languages English · Spanish

  • Hive Global Leaders Program — Hive Global
  • 2017 ASU GSV Summit — ASU+GSV Summit
  • ASU GSV Summit 2016 — ASU+GSV Summit
  • Global Tech Innovation Fellowship: Javascript Track — Moringa School
  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR) — Wilderness Medical Associates International

From Michael's professional profile.

Colleagues at Transcend Network

Alberto Arenaza
Co-Founder at Transcend Network
Frank Li
Founder at Amorphic Labs
Gülcan Yayla
Co-Founder, CEO at Patika
Hoang Phan
Executive Officer at Transcend Network

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Narea?
Michael Narea, chemical-engineering-trained with a decade in pre-seed/seed education and future-of-work, runs a hands-on Validate program to find product-market fit and leads community ocean retreats and sea turtle conservation trips.
Where does Michael Narea work?
Michael Narea is Co-Founder at Transcend Network.
What does Michael Narea invest in?
Michael Narea invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Future of Work.
What check size does Michael Narea write?
Michael Narea typically writes checks of $100K.
Where did Michael Narea go to school?
Michael Narea studied at Northwestern University (Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering); altMBA (Marketing and Leadership Development, Business); Pine Crest School.

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Transcend Network mafia5

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John TanTranscend FellowFounded Saturday KidsGülcan YaylaFounder FellowFounded PatikaFrank LiFounder FellowFounded Amorphic LabsFei YaoTranscend FellowFounded Newcampus

Same school

Also attended Northwestern University589

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Adam MilgromPartner at Giant LeapTravis TassetSenior Vice President at Nueterra CapitalAlezeia BrownInvestment Manager at Main Sequence VenturesDominic GoAssociate at Nomadic Venture PartnersIgnacio SalaPartner at Grow Venture PartnersAlexandru BogdanCEO & GP at Roca X

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Harrison LieberfarbPartner at Canvas VenturesAndrea BogarinInvestor at Ulu VenturesArpan PunyaniCo-founder and General Partner at Garuda VenturesValentina RodriguezPartner at Wonder VenturesEthan RubensteinSummer Analyst at Level EquityMarcus KaufmanAssociate at Center15 Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Project Upstream1

AhmadExecutive Chairman at Deep Science Ventures

Also worked at GSVlabs10

Tony YangPortfolio Growth at Mucker CapitalGael HuynhExecutive Assistant at Playground GlobalJúlia FigueiredoDirector, Business Development and Investor Relations at Partners for GrowthKeshia Theobald-van GentPartner at BDev VenturesHenry WhiteOperating Partner at Good Growth CapitalPhil BradyManaging Partner at GoAhead Ventures

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Also worked at NuMat Technologies5

Marc A. SingerManaging Partner at Osage University PartnersSamara Mejia HernandezFounding Partner at Chingona VenturesBen GaddyBreakthrough Energy Discovery at Breakthrough Energy VenturesJeffrey KlunzingerCo-Founder and General Partner at OS FundLauren FisherChief Talent Advisor & Operating Partner at Zmc