Shawn K.

Shawn K. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the venture capital and technology sectors. Currently serving as a Venture Partner at Tola Capital, Shawn focuses on early-stage enterprise investments, particularly in B2B SaaS, Data and AI, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. Shawn is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, teaching BUS 248: Venture Startup Formation. As the Founder of GIT100, Shawn fosters a community for technology executives seeking to engage with startups and venture capital. Additional roles include advising for multiple startups such as Pinecone, Omni, MotherDuck, Vectara, and Neon, as well as being an investor at Databricks following the $1 billion acquisition of Neon. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree from Stanford University, a Certificate from Harvard Business School, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Princeton University.