Adam Nelson
Partner
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Adam Nelson is a Partner at FirstMark focused on fintech and vertical software.
Bio
Professional summary
Derek Chu is a Principal at FirstMark focused on consumer internet investments. Public profiles describe his focus as content, AI, marketplaces, and social networks, and Kauffman Fellows lists him as a board observer at Pickle and MetaLoop. His own Substack bio describes him as a VC at FirstMark investing in Consumer Series A companies and a former business leader at Airbnb.
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
PickleMetaLoopPOSH
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- FirstMarkPrincipal
- AirbnbBusiness Leader
Education
- The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaBS in Finance2011
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