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Jerod Mayo

Managing Director atFifth Down CapitalMassachusetts
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Jerod Mayo is a Managing Director at Fifth Down. He previously played for and coached the New England Patriots and worked at Optum.

What Jerod can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BLead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. New England Patriots · player
  2. Optum · Vice President of Business Development
  3. New England Patriots
    2019-2024
  4. New England Patriots · Head Coach
    2024
  5. Fifth Down · Managing Director
    Now

Education

University of Tennessee, political science

Also at Fifth Down Capital

Andrew Spellman
Andrew SpellmanFounder & CEO
Janki Gandhi
Janki GandhiManaging Partner
Anthony MulrainSenior Managing Director
James BoydManaging Director

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Who is Jerod Mayo?

Jerod Mayo is a Managing Director at Fifth Down. He previously played for and coached the New England Patriots and worked at Optum.

How much does Jerod Mayo invest?

Fifth Down Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Jerod Mayo?

A warm intro from a founder Fifth Down Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Jerod Mayo do before Fifth Down Capital?

player at New England Patriots; Vice President of Business Development at Optum; New England Patriots; Head Coach at New England Patriots.

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