Eric Klein

Eric Klein is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capitalist with extensive experience in the technology and hardware sectors. Currently serving as a Partner at Lemnos since 2012, Eric focuses on supporting early-stage hardware ventures through investment and interactive engagement. In addition, Eric acts as Entrepreneur in Residence and Advisor at Forest Vision, providing guidance on product development and team scaling. As Managing Partner at Klein Venture Partners, Eric invests in and consults for pre-seed and seed startups with a diverse portfolio that includes successful companies like Zipline and Survios. Previously, Eric held senior positions at Nokia, Sun Microsystems, Dash Navigation, and RealNetworks, showcasing a strong background in product marketing and engineering. Eric earned a BBA in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at Austin.