Cantos is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm with $90M under management dedicated to investing in potentially world-changing deep tech startups at the idea stage (pre-seed). We focus on the intersection of climate & industrials, the life sciences & AI, aerospace & defense, and next-generation computing. We exclusively invest in entrepreneurs building solutions in the real world.

We believe technology is at its best when it is invisible.

I enjoy keeping a pulse on new companies devoted to creating real value and have aided a select few. My investments include Ava, EasyPost, Boxes, Castle, Rental Beast, GuestDNA (fka AppSmyth), Contigo Financial (now part of Emerge Financial Wellness), and CosmosID.

The Mascot offers a unique glimpse into the winegrowing estates of Harlan Estate, Promontory, and BOND.

Worked closely with VP of Business Development and SoFi Co-Founder Dan Macklin to create a new employee benefit, bringing student loan refinancing to thousands of young professionals through partnerships with top companies, from the Fortune 100 to mid-stage startups.

Inaugural member of 4-person team led by Co-Head of Capital Markets that secured $180mm in loan participations, executed special projects for CFO (market size, expansion strategy.

Co-founded SoFi's campus and MBA class advocacy initiative, the "Ambassador Program."

Member of Revenue Cycle enhancement projects for healthcare systems in Tennessee and Wisconsin driving in excess of $20M in income statement benefit

Led MPI's Child Nutrition and Small Business Development programs. Worked with local leadership to found high school business class. Organized service learning trips. Supervised summer interns. Provided support for Adult English program.