Where does Parker Hughes work?

Parker Hughes is Principal at Mana Ventures.

Where did Parker Hughes go to school?

Parker Hughes studied at Emerson College (Bachelor of Science (B.S.)).

Parker Hughes

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Principal at Mana Ventures

San Francisco Bay Area

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About

Former founder and early-stage deeptech investor. Previously a Principal at ReGen Ventures, an Associate at Soilworks Natural Capital, and co-founder and CEO of BRÜZD, a venture-backed ag supply chain startup.

Experience

Mana VenturesPrincipalcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
Onto VenturesPrincipal2023 — 2025Los Angeles, CA
Onto VenturesAssociate2021 — 2023
Venture For AmericaFellow2020 — 2022San Antonio, Texas, United States
Soilworks Natural CapitalAssociate2020 — 2021San Antonio, Texas, United States
ReFEDAnalyst2019 — 2020Boston, MA
Dorm Room FundStudent Founder2018 — 2020Greater Boston Area
.406 VenturesStudent Fellow2018 — 2020Greater Boston Area
BRÜZD FoodsCo-Founder2017 — 2019Greater Boston Area

Skills & more

Management1Leadership8Public Speaking1Strategic Planning1Teamwork2Customer Service6Project Management6Research2Integrated Marketing1Brand Strategy2Public Relations2Competitive Analysis2

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Languages English · Spanish

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Colleagues at Mana Ventures

Jack Brody

Investor at Mana Ventures

Jared Van Ryne

Associate at Mana Ventures

Morgan Schwanke

General Partner & Founder at Mana Ventures

Sheldon Lewis

Managing Partner at Blueprint Equity

Theodore Lyons

General Partner at Mana Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Parker Hughes?: Former founder and early-stage deeptech investor. Previously a Principal at ReGen Ventures, an Associate at Soilworks Natural Capital, and co-founder and CEO of BRÜZD, a venture-backed ag supply chain startup.
Where does Parker Hughes work?: Parker Hughes is Principal at Mana Ventures.
Where did Parker Hughes go to school?: Parker Hughes studied at Emerson College (Bachelor of Science (B.S.)).