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Bio

Professional summary

Leo Lu is a Partner at Foundation Capital focused on AI-native applications and their potential to transform workflows across the enterprise stack. Before joining Foundation, he co-founded Brewit, a conversational data analytics agent for non-technical teams, and joined Y Combinator's W23 batch. His background as a founder gives him hands-on experience with AI agents, go-to-market strategy, and company building.

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

  • Foundation CapitalPartner2024 – Present
  • BrewitCo-Founder and CEO2022 – 2024

Education

  • University of California, San DiegoB.S. in Management Science

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Ashu Garg is a General Partner at Foundation Capital focused on enterprise software, AI applications, AI infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and online video.

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Charles Moldow

Charles Moldow

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Charles Moldow is a General Partner at Foundation Capital focused on fintech, insurtech, lendingtech, crypto, and AI-enabled financial services.

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Jaya Gupta

Jaya Gupta

Partner

Foundation Capital

Enterprise software investor focused on AI infrastructure, ML tooling, and generative AI applications.

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Joanne Chen

Joanne Chen

General Partner

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Joanne Chen is a General Partner at Foundation Capital investing in AI-first B2B applications and data platforms.

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Matthew Nay

Matthew Nay

Partner

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Crypto investor focused on frontier financial infrastructure, DeFi, data layers, and value networks.

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Nico Stainfeld

Partner

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Fintech, crypto, and AI investor with prior roles at Citi Ventures, General Atlantic, and BofA Merrill Lynch.

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Paul Holland

Paul Holland

General Partner Emeritus

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Foundation Capital GP emeritus and Mach49 VC-in-residence with deep software and security investing experience.

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Rodolfo Gonzalez

Rodolfo Gonzalez

General Partner

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Rodolfo Gonzalez is a General Partner at Foundation Capital focused on fintech and crypto.

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Sid Trivedi

Sid Trivedi

Partner

Foundation Capital

Enterprise and cybersecurity investor focused on applications, infrastructure, and AI security startups.

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Steve Vassallo

Steve Vassallo

General Partner

Foundation Capital

Steve Vassallo is a General Partner at Foundation Capital investing across enterprise, fintech, crypto, frontier technology, and design-led businesses.

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