Zavain Dar
InvestorInvestor at Dimension Capital
New York, New York
Writes $1M β $10M checks Β· typically $25M
About
Zavain Dar, described as natively bilingual between machine learning and life sciences, partners with techbio founders building foundation models for molecular interactions and takes a concentrated (~20-position), lead-check, hands-on approach.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureRoboticsSaaS
Experience
- DimensionFoundercurrent2022 β presentNew York, United States
- Lux CapitalVenture Partner2022
- Lux CapitalGeneral Partner2014 β 2022Palo Alto
- Stanford UniversityLecturer2014 β 2018Palo Alto, CA
- Philadelphia 76ersMoneyball Advisor2015 β 2016
- Innovation EndeavorsVenture Capitalist2013 β 2014Palo Alto
- Stanford UniversityAdjunct Instructor2013Palo Alto, CA
- Discovery EngineRanking Engineer2012 β 2013
- Stanford UniversityResearch Assistant2011 β 2012Stanford, CA
- Stanford UniversityTeaching Assistant2009 β 2011Stanford, California
- Fountainhop, Inc.Co-Founder2010 β 2011
Education
- Stanford UniversityMaster of Science (MS), Computer Science2010 β 2012
- Stanford UniversityMaster of Arts (Leave of Absence), Philosophy and Logic2010 β 2012
- Stanford UniversityBS, Symbolic Systems2006 β 2010
- University of OxfordO.W.L., Defense Against the Dark Arts2007 β 2008
Skills & more
Algorithms19Automated Reasoning2Machine Learning9Big Data1Hadoop1Statistics8Sports4Entrepreneurship22Ruby on Rails2Venture Capital18Artificial Intelligence3Python4
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C++ResearchBusiness DevelopmentModelingFrom Zavain's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Stanford University1,726
Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital
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Also attended University of Oxford745
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockMichael MoritzFormer Partner at Sequoia Capital; Senior Adviser at Sequoia HeritageBrad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter CapitalDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesErin Price-WrightInvestor at Index VenturesJan HammerInvestor at Index Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lux Capital49
Vyas RamananVenture Partner at Third Rock VenturesJeff WeinsteinPartner at FJ LabsPeter HΓ©bertPartner and Co-Founder at Lux CapitalJosh WolfePartner and Co-Founder at Lux CapitalSegolene ScarboroughPartner, Finance at Lux CapitalSean TraynorPartner, Legal at Lux Capital
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Also worked at Stanford University458
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateBalaji SrinivasanAngel investor and founder of The Network SchoolMartin CasadoGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzDeep NisharInvestment Team at General CatalystPaul KwanInvestment Team at General CatalystBryan OffuttInvestor at Index Ventures
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Also worked at Philadelphia 76ers4
Colleagues at Dimension Capital
Adam Goulburn
Founder and Managing Partner at Dimension Capital
Alana Green
Investor at Dimension Capital
Amy Zhen
Investor at Dimension Capital
Anna Bitton
Investor at Dimension Capital
AnneMarie Bott
Investor at Dimension Capital
Bauer LeSavage
Research Associate at Dimension Capital
Frank Gao
Investor at Dimension Capital
Nan Li
Founder and Managing Partner at Dimension Capital
Network3
Adam Goulburn
Founder and Managing Partner at Dimension Capital
Daniella Kranjac
Investor at Avant Bio
George C. Petrocheilos
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
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