Ian Hathaway

Managing Partner atFOVCSanta Barbara

Ian Hathaway is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of FOVC. He previously held a senior executive role at Techstars and started his career as an economist.

What Ian can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seedCan lead the round
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Federal Reserve Bank · economist
  2. Techstars · SVP
  3. FOVC · Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

FOVCOutsider Inc.Center for American Entrepreneurship

Focus

B2B softwareAIfintechventure capital

Education

University of Chicago

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Who is Ian Hathaway?

Ian Hathaway is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of FOVC. He previously held a senior executive role at Techstars and started his career as an economist.

How much does Ian Hathaway invest?

FOVC has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed.

How do I pitch Ian Hathaway?

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What did Ian Hathaway do before FOVC?

economist at Federal Reserve Bank; SVP at Techstars.

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