1984
Mark Percival is a seasoned technology investor and engineer with extensive experience across various roles in prominent companies. Currently serving as a Partner at 1984 since June 2019, Mark focuses on investing in developer tools and open-source startups, as well as assisting portfolio companies in building effective engineering teams. Prior roles include serving as Robot Inspector at It's Automic, where Mark addressed legacy software issues through automation and machine learning, and as an Investing Partner at Builders VC, where Mark supported companies in achieving their engineering goals. Mark's technical expertise spans positions at HBO as a Technical Advisor, Yahoo! as a Software Architect, and co-founding Snip.it, where Mark led engineering efforts. Previous experience also includes significant contributions at Twitter, SquarePush, Big Nerd Ranch, and NeoMedia Technologies, demonstrating a consistent focus on innovation and efficiency in software development.
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1984
There's too much hype in the valley--from cryptocurrency to flying autonomous taxis. At 1984 Ventures they believe the next wave of value creation will come not from hype but rather from applying technology to large, established industries--industries like real estate, logistics, business back office and finance. They focus on seed and early stage startups. It is what they know and love, and where they provide the most value.