Jake Medwell
Founding Partner·8VC
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
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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