Minda Brusse

Brings his experience as a startup operator to venture investing and fund management. He co-founded First Row Partners and is also a Venture Partner at 2048 Ventures. Previously, he held leadership roles at Grubstakes and the Seattle Angel Conference. He is set to teach a hands-on angel investing class at the University of Washington Foster School of Business in Fall 2022. During the pandemic, he co-founded The $1K Project, a collective that delivered $3.3M to vulnerable families. His career began in management consulting, with subsequent pivotal roles in tech startups. A curious generalist with a focus on developing the right questions, he mentors startup founders and is actively involved in university ecosystems. Passionate about the visual arts, community service, and tennis.