Outside VC
ethan austin has a diverse background in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Currently, ethan works as a Founding Partner at Outside VC, investing in pre-seed companies aiming to uplift 100M people to the middle class. Prior to this, ethan held leadership positions in various companies such as Gig Wage, Techstars, and Arcadia Power. ethan also co-founded GiveForward, a medical crowdfunding platform that helped raise $200M for medical expenses. With experience in e-commerce and writing, ethan brings a unique skill set to the table. Ethans's dedication to social impact and innovation is evident through their work with non-profits like Climate Cycle and DealGooder. Throughout their career, ethan has demonstrated a passion for building sustainable and impactful businesses.
Outside VC
Outside VC is a pre-seed venture firm investing into outsider founders building a more equitable and just financial system. We write $100K-$250K first checks into companies with the aim of lifting up 100M people to the middle class over the next decade.