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Adam D'Augelli
Partner
True Ventures
True Ventures partner backing early-stage technology companies.
Bio
Professional summary
Tony Conrad is a Partner at True Ventures. His official profile highlights his founder background: he founded about.me and Sphere, both of which were acquired by AOL. He brings that founder and startup leadership experience to his investing role at True. Earlier in his career, he spent a decade abroad with Groupe Danone in India, France, and Indonesia, working on brand extension opportunities through mergers and acquisitions across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. He holds a bachelor's degree in telecommunications with a minor in business from Indiana University.
Investment focus
Stage, sector, and overall fit
Stage
early-stage venture investing (inference based on True Ventures firm positioning)
Sector
consumer internetfounder-led technology companiesbrand and community-driven startupsAI opportunities (inference based on current True page CTA)
Thesis
founder-led startupsconsumer internet and identity/community productsearly-stage technology companies through True Ventures
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
about.meSphere
How to approach
Framing and angles for outreach
Pitch framing
Lead with founder empathy, product clarity, and a strong narrative around why the company can become culturally or technically important.
Personalization hooks
- 1Reference his founder experience with about.me and Sphere if relevant to the product or founder journey.
- 2If relevant, connect to brand, identity, community, or consumer product insight.
- 3French, coffee, travel, or parking-karma references should be used only lightly and authentically.
Recent signals
What the partner has said or done recently
Official True profile includes a current 'Pitch his AI' call to action.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- True VenturesPartnerPresent
- about.meFounderAcq. by AOL
- SphereFounderAcq. by AOL
- Groupe DanoneM&A / Brand ExtensionDecade abroad in India, France, Indonesia
Education
- Indiana University BloomingtonB.S., Telecommunications (minor: Business)
Skills
Consumer internetProduct-led growthFounder/operator backgroundBrand building
Languages
French
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