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Stephanie M. Shorter

Former Investor at Practical Venture Capital

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Stephanie M. Shorter serves as Director of Investor Relations at Human+Tech Week. She has consulted with dozens of startups and healthcare companies over the past decade, drawing on doctoral research and 20+ years of experience in brain and behavior research. Previously, she worked to position early-stage companies as investment-grade through collaboration with accelerator programs before transitioning into venture capital.

Experience

  1. Human+Tech WeekDirector of Investor Relationscurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) / #ChooseWOMENWEDO Ambassador for Austin, TXcurrent2026 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  3. StrydAR | Parkinson's Walking GlassesNeuroscience Advisor + Investor Relationscurrent2026 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  4. Sustainable AlphaPartnercurrent2023 — present
  5. The Cutting-Edge LawyerNeuroscience and Behavior Design Advisorcurrent2018 — presentVirtual
  6. Practical Venture CapitalCo-Founding Partner | Investor Relations2019 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
  7. Transformative Technology ConferenceLightning Stage Chair2020 — 2021
  8. Transformative Technology ConferenceNeurotech Lead, TransTech Academy2018 — 2021Palo Alto, California, United States
  9. Transformative Technology ConferenceCore Team Member2015 — 2021Palo Alto, California, United States
  10. Rubato-LifeNeuroscience Advisor2020 — 2021Los Angeles County, California, United States
  11. Good MonkeyFounder2018 — 2021
  12. Kosmos JournalAssociate Editor2015 — 2019Lenox, MA
  13. Kosmos JournalAssistant Editor2009 — 2015Lenox, MA
  14. Kosmos JournalBusiness Manager2009 — 2010Lenox, MA
  15. Behavior DeltaNeuroscientist + Behavior Designer2016 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  16. engagedINBehavior Designer2015 — 2016
  17. Yoga Therapy TodayScience Columnist, Science for the Yoga Therapist2014 — 2016
  18. International Journal of Yoga TherapyScience Manuscript Editor2015 — 2016
  19. PURE ActionResearch Advisor2012 — 2015Austin, TX
  20. Journal of Yoga ServiceAssistant Editor2013 — 2014
  21. Community Yoga AustinBoard of Directors, Vice President2011 — 2013Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  22. YogaFit Training Systems WorldwideMaster Yoga Teacher Trainer2012 — 2013
  23. YogaFit Training Systems WorldwideProgram Director, YogaFit Therapy Program2012 — 2013Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  24. Origin MagazineAdvisor, Yoga Columnist, Conscious Arts Liaison (curator of contributing authors)2011 — 2012Austin, TX
  25. Yoga Care FoundationDirector of Research and Publications2011Austin, TX
  26. Kripalu's Institute for Extraordinary LivingYoga Researcher2007 — 2010Stockbridge, MA
  27. Kripalu's Institute for Extraordinary LivingProgram Development Assistant2008 — 2009Stockbridge, MA
  28. Vanderbilt UniversityResearch Associate Professor of Neuroscience2001 — 2006Nashville, TN

Skills & more

Neuroscience38Psychophysics15Editor6Teacher6Yoga99Meditation88Research40Wellness99Wellness Coaching9Nonprofits8Workshop Facilitation9Wellbeing15
+12 moreTeachingEditingProgram DevelopmentEditorialHolistic HealthHatha YogaStress ManagementTreatmentMind-body researcherQuantified SelfWriterPublic Speaking

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Dave McClure
General Partner at Practical Venture Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephanie M. Shorter?
Stephanie M. Shorter serves as Director of Investor Relations at Human+Tech Week. She has consulted with dozens of startups and healthcare companies over the past decade, drawing on doctoral research and 20+ years of experience in brain and behavior research. Previously, she worked to position early-stage companies as investment-grade through collaboration with accelerator programs before transitioning into venture capital.
What check size does Stephanie M. Shorter write?
Stephanie M. Shorter typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Stephanie M. Shorter go to school?
Stephanie M. Shorter studied at Vanderbilt University (Postdoctoral Fellowship, Cortical Electrophysiology / Behavioral Neuroscience); Washington State University (PhD, Experimental Psychology (Visual Psychophysics)).

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