Wes Mendenhall

Wes Mendenhall

Managing Partner at8090 IndustriesNew York

Wes Mendenhall is President at 8090 Industries, focusing on platform innovation and partnerships. He previously worked at Bank of America for 14 years and served in the US Army. He holds degrees from the University of Arizona and NYU Stern.

What Wes can write

Writes checks of$500K to $10M
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series AMostly follows a lead
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8090 Industries writes $500K to $10M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. US Army
  2. Bank of America
  3. 8090 Industries · President
    Now
  4. US Army
  5. Bank of America
  6. 8090 Industries · Managing Partner
    Now

Focus

platform innovationstrategic partnershipsportfolio company growth

Education

University of Arizona, B.S.NYU Stern School of Business, MBA

Also at 8090 Industries

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Questions

Who is Wes Mendenhall?

Wes Mendenhall is President at 8090 Industries, focusing on platform innovation and partnerships. He previously worked at Bank of America for 14 years and served in the US Army. He holds degrees from the University of Arizona and NYU Stern.

How much does Wes Mendenhall invest?

Wes Mendenhall invests through 8090 Industries, which writes checks of $500K to $10M at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Wes Mendenhall?

A warm intro from a founder 8090 Industries backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Wes Mendenhall do before 8090 Industries?

US Army; Bank of America; US Army; Bank of America.

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