Jake Casas

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Hyper-selective angel investor (SpaceTech, B2B SaaS, CPG, BioTech, Moonshots) | VC in Residence @ Funden | I introduce Founders to tier 1 VC's & Angels | 1000+ Founder-Investor introductions made last year @ Funden
Jake Casas's Location
Los Angeles, California, United States, United States
About Jake Casas

Currently giving Founders introductions to tier one VCs at Funden and investing with Mount Auburn Venture PartnersAs a co-founder of SBIG, I invest in Founders that are uniquely qualified to build their business, are building uniquely differentiated products, and have unique market insights. We have invested in Fintech, CPG, EdTech, AI/ML products, and inventory management solutions.Right now our focus is on software and technology and B2B SaaS companies

Jake Casas's Current Company Details
Funden

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Hyper-selective angel investor (SpaceTech, B2B SaaS, CPG, BioTech, Moonshots) | VC in Residence @ Funden | I introduce Founders to tier 1 VC's & Angels | 1000+ Founder-Investor introductions made last year
Jake Casas Work Experience Details
  • Funden
    Vc In Residence
    Funden Jun 2023 - Present
    San Francisco, Us
    Funden is the #1 fundraising platform connecting founders to capital. Founders use our tools and strategic guidance for quicker, more effective fundraises. Investors use us to receive curated, quality deal flow and broadcast co-investment opportunities to our audience of 750+ global VCs, family funds, angel networks, syndicates, and more.
  • Mount Auburn Venture Partners
    Pre-Seed & Seed Investor
    Mount Auburn Venture Partners Sep 2024 - Present
    Identify and invest in early-stage and growth-stage companies across sectors with a focus on B2B SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and frontier technologies (robotics, autonomous systems, AI-driven solutions, and more). I work closely with founders to help them scale, providing strategic guidance and access to MAVP’s extensive network of investors and industry experts.
  • Silicon Beach Investment Group
    Co Founder & Investor
    Silicon Beach Investment Group 2020 - Sep 2024
    Investing at pre-seed and seed in software and technology companies
  • Newchip Accelerator
    Venture Fellow
    Newchip Accelerator May 2021 - Apr 2023
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Taught 223 Founders how to fundraise from angels and VC's
  • Vu Venture Partners
    Early Stage Investor
    Vu Venture Partners 2020 - 2021
    San Francisco, California, Us
    A multi-stage venture capital fund focused on Consumer, Enterprise, Fintech, FrontierTech, HealthTech, and PropTech· Source enterprise software investment opportunities by leveraging an extensive startup, and investor network · Review pitch decks, meet with founders, their teams and other investors to bring top deals our General Partners· Perform various analyses (e.g., customer segmentation, market sizing, competitor analysis, macroeconomic forecasting) to support strategic investment recommendations· Conduct thorough due diligence including evaluating the teams go-to-market strategy, their key risks & key metrics, & cap table and waterfall analysis, and reviewing term sheets and investment documents· Analyze a company’s ability to create a favorable return for the fund through validating the market size, evaluating the business model, assessing the teams ability to execute, and appropriately modeling the company’s financials· Design and execute in-depth interview guides with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers
  • Usc Marshall Venture Fund
    Venture Capital Analyst
    Usc Marshall Venture Fund 2020 - 2020
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    An early stage venture fund at the University of Southern California that invests in companies founded by members of the Trojan family. Analysts are graduate students who aid the Fund in making its investment decisions. Analysts curate deal flow, lead research on innovative ventures, draft deal memos, and interact with the Investment Committee. To identify high-potential startups, analysts regularly interface with founders at all of USC’s schools and other USC entrepreneurship programs.
  • Patientpop Inc.
    Customer Success Manager
    Patientpop Inc. 2019 - 2020
    Corona Del Mar, California, Us
    PatientPop is the only complete practice growth solution. I work with healthcare providers to ensure our product delivers exceptional value to them.• Strategically consult with CEO’s and physicians on digital strategy and growing overall online visibility• Manage and grow a $1.8M ARR book of business across 130+ accounts• Achieve upsell quota, maintain renewal and churn rates and communicate with clients on a regular basis • Expertly work cross-functionally with multiple departments to ensure revenue growth & customer satisfaction
  • Just For Me / Goldilocks Bras
    Co-Founder
    Just For Me / Goldilocks Bras 2017 - 2020
    Scottsdale, Arizona, Us
    We're reshaping the way women shop and wear bras. We are the worlds 1st ever bra company allowing women to customize their bra to their unique aesthetic and fit specifications. Since inception, we have:• Raised over $26,000 in undiluted funding • Won multiple Eseed, Changemaker Challenge, and Edson funding competitions through ASU & partners• Built initial prototype for functionality; currently manufacturing prototype 2.0 as an MVP
  • Google Ads
    Digital Strategy, Google Marketing Solutions
    Google Ads 2018 - 2019
    • Lead and manage high value advertisers on Google with yearly spend exceeding $20MM/yr• Aligned Google Ads strategy with agency and advertiser strategy to increase the return on Google Ads investments• Introduced advertisers to customers across the Google Network with a consistent brand to improve ROI• Develop insights and narratives using Google Ads and Google Analytics to increase Ad spend• Build & optimize campaign strategies using rigorous analytical methods
  • Varsity Tutors
    Client Services
    Varsity Tutors May 2017 - May 2018
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
    Varsity Tutors is a live learning platform that connects students with personalized instruction to accelerate academic achievement. Varsity Tutors raised over $100 million in venture capital. • Responsible for deep understanding of products and services• Encourage user engagement throughout our platform• Assess and understand the needs of our clients• Assist in client service and build strong relations with our students and families• Manage client records to ensure proper follow-up• Communicate effectively with internal team and external customers
  • Jump Investors
    Venture Capital Analyst Intern
    Jump Investors Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    JUMP Investors is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm My main responsibilities include:• Built a sales pipeline of over 30 prospective clients for portfolio company Sand.ee• Collected data from beaches in Tunisia, Tonga, and Trinidad and Tobago • Analyzed potential investments; looked at industry growth and early adoption to similar products
  • Yelp
    Account Executive
    Yelp 2018 - 2018
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    • Identified opportunities based on business owner marketing needs, driving sales growth for companies • Averaged over 200% of quota consistently and paced well above my peers • Brought in $40,000 in total sales within first 3 months; far exceeding expectations for new employees• Finished in top 10% of June 2018 training class of over 80 new hires
  • Kaargo, Inc.
    Sustainability Consultant
    Kaargo, Inc. Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Co-led a team of 5 to defined the scope of our project and ensure streamlined process and client satisfaction • Recommended a new lines of business that would introduce ~40,000 new and paying users • Reprioritized the company’s marketing efforts to broaden their user base by ~600,000 in the PHX metro area
  • City Of La Habra
    Policy Consultant Intern
    City Of La Habra Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
    La Habra, Ca, Us
    • Presented strategic approach to city leaders on how to manage emerging commercial cannabis industry• Recommended new policy to generate additional $500K/year in tax revenue• Introduced new commercial cannabis license process to mitigate risk and acquire most qualified applicants

Jake Casas Skills

Research Entrepreneurship Market Research Team Leadership International Relations Environmental Awareness Economic Development Spanish Writing Start Ups Arabic Globalization Strategic Negotiations Sustainability Public Policy Management

Jake Casas Education Details

  • University Of Southern California
    University Of Southern California
    Entreprenuership And Innovation
  • Arizona State University
    Arizona State University
    International/Global Studies
  • Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona
    Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona
    Sustainable Cities

Frequently Asked Questions about Jake Casas

What company does Jake Casas work for?

Jake Casas works for Funden

What is Jake Casas's role at the current company?

Jake Casas's current role is Hyper-selective angel investor (SpaceTech, B2B SaaS, CPG, BioTech, Moonshots) | VC in Residence @ Funden | I introduce Founders to tier 1 VC's & Angels | 1000+ Founder-Investor introductions made last year.

What schools did Jake Casas attend?

Jake Casas attended University Of Southern California, Arizona State University, Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona.

What skills is Jake Casas known for?

Jake Casas has skills like Research, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Team Leadership, International Relations, Environmental Awareness, Economic Development, Spanish, Writing, Start Ups, Arabic, Globalization.

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