Where does Minda Brusse work?

Minda Brusse is Founding Partner at First Row Partners.

What check size does Minda Brusse write?

Minda Brusse typically writes checks of $100K – $400K.

What companies has Minda Brusse invested in?

Investments tracked here include ApertureData.

Where did Minda Brusse go to school?

Minda Brusse studied at Santa Clara University (BSC, Marketing); UW Foster School of Business (Women Board Directors Development Program, Executive Education); Newport High School.

Minda Brusse

Investor

Founding Partner at First Row Partners · Network Partner at 2048 Ventures

Pacific Northwest

Writes $100K – $400K checks · typically $250K

Find your path to Minda

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

Kirsten MellounlockedMinda: together at Santa Clara University (1992–1995)

×2Minda: together at First Row Partners

×2Minda: together at Santa Clara University

×2Minda: together at Crosscut Ventures

About

Founding Partner of First Row Partners who has co-invested in 20+ pre-seed startups across the US and Canada since 2020.

Contact· published on Minda's own website

m•••@firstrowpartners.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Beyond investing

Founded: Co-founded First Row Partners, a pre-seed venture firm in the Pacific Northwest.

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

Experience

First Row PartnersFounding Partnercurrent2019 — presentGreater Seattle Area
University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of BusinessLecturer - Foster MBA Programcurrent2022 — presentSeattle, WA
2048 VenturesNetwork Partnercurrent2020 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
XemelgoBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentSeattle, WA
Crosscut VenturesScout2021 — 2024Los Angeles, California, United States
The 1k ProjectCo-Founder2020 — 2021Seattle, WA
Seattle Angel ConferenceFund Manager XVI, Investor2019 — 2020Greater Seattle Area
GrubstakesCore Team, Investor2018 — 2019Greater Seattle Area
StormChief Of Staff2017 — 2018Seattle
Via AirliftPast Co-Founder, Advisor2015 — 2016Bellevue, WA
CopperSixCo-Founder2009 — 2015Greater Seattle Area
Epylon Corporation (acquired by Accenture)Director, Operations and Strategic Programs1999 — 2004San Francisco Bay Area
AccentureManager, Change Management1995 — 2000San Francisco Bay Area
Macy'sAssistant Buyer, Internship1994Seattle, WA
Puget Sound EnergyCivil Engineering, Internship1992 — 1993Greater Seattle Area

Skills & more

Higher Education TeachingGuest LecturingClassroom InstructionCRM14Analysis3Strategy30Program Management3Software Product ManagementSoftware DesignProcess Improvement4Business Development7Business Process Improvement2

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Performance MeasurementLarge Group FacilitationTraining & DevelopmentAffiliate MarketingManagementSEOChange ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningLeadershipFacilitationStart-ups

Languages English

From Minda's professional profile.

Investments

Investor

ApertureData

Per curated public sources.

Colleagues at First Row Partners

Aqil Pasha

Vice President at Jump Capital

Kayla Renz

Chief of Staff at First Row Partners

Yoko Okano

Founding Partner at First Row Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Minda Brusse?: Founding Partner of First Row Partners who has co-invested in 20+ pre-seed startups across the US and Canada since 2020.
Where does Minda Brusse work?: Minda Brusse is Founding Partner at First Row Partners.
What does Minda Brusse invest in?: Minda Brusse invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
What check size does Minda Brusse write?: Minda Brusse typically writes checks of $100K – $400K.
What companies has Minda Brusse invested in?: Investments tracked here include ApertureData.
Where did Minda Brusse go to school?: Minda Brusse studied at Santa Clara University (BSC, Marketing); UW Foster School of Business (Women Board Directors Development Program, Executive Education); Newport High School.

Same school

Also attended Santa Clara University285

Viviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis Ventures Kirsten MelloPartner + Chief Financial Officer at Menlo Ventures Rasmus AreskougInvestor at DN Capital John TorreyVenture Partner at Madrona Venture Group Tim HaleyCo-Founder at Redpoint Ventures Sarah LucasManaging General Partner at Lucas Venture Group

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Also attended UW Foster School of Business131

Rasik ParikhInvestor at Madrona Venture Group Mike FridgenVenture Partner at Madrona Venture Group Bill RichterCEO of Qumulo and venture partner at Madrona Eric WongDirector of Portfolio Growth at Madrona Venture Group Nina KapurFund Administrator and Staff Accountant at Madrona Venture Group Abby StrongMarketing & Operations Manager at Scale Venture Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business16

Yoko OkanoFounding Partner at First Row Partners Nathan McDonaldManaging Partner & CEO at Keiretsu Capital Jake RhynerAnalyst at Syno Capital, LLC Izzy JohnsonSenior Fund Accountant at S2G Investments JP NicolsCofounder & Managing Director at Alloy Labs Marty CollinsHead of Portfolio Development at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

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About

Contact· published on Minda's own website

Invests in

Beyond investing

Experience

Skills & more

Investments

Investor

Colleagues at First Row Partners

Frequently asked questions

Same school

Also attended Santa Clara University285

Also attended UW Foster School of Business131

Shared employers

Also worked at University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business16

Also worked at Xemelgo1

Also worked at Grubstakes3

Also worked at Accenture1,339