Jake Medwell

Founding Partner·8VC

Austin, Texas, United States

Bio

Professional summary

Jake Medwell is a co-founder and Founding Partner at 8VC, where he leads the firm's logistics and transportation practice. He has co-founded Gallatin, Fabrion, Terminal Logistics, BATON, Humin, The Kairos Society and Solé Bicycle Co. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 2011 and has lectured there on entrepreneurship and technology.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

GallatinFabrionTerminal LogisticsBATONHumin

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

8VCCo-founder and Founding Partner2015 – Present
BATONCo-founder2018 – 2022
HuminCo-founder2013 – 2016
The Kairos SocietyCo-founder2007 – Present
Solé Bicycle Co.Co-founder2009

Education

University of Southern CaliforniaBachelor's degree2011

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