Pejman Nozad
@pejmannozad
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Pear VC, Soccer, seed investor DoorDash, Dropbox, Guardant Health, Gusto, Applovin, Branch, Aurora Solar, Vanta
california
Joined April 2008
Grateful beyond words for the opportunities America has bestowed upon me. From arriving penniless to building a life, sending my children to top universities, and establishing a venture capital firm, this country has been the catalyst for my dreams. Whatever I do to give back,
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Excited for the new season under Ruben Sellés! ⚽️.
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RT @pejmannozad: The Magic of PearX. 📈 Median revenue start of batch was: $4k ARR | Median revenue end of batch was: $115k ARR.💪 💰 9 of 14….
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When I began angel investing, I was lucky to meet @dougleone - a force of nature with unmatched drive, humility, and wisdom. He believed in me before I had any track record, and treated me with deep respect when I was still finding my footing. That early trust turned into a.
Kleiner Perkins Partner — and @Thrive Global board member — @mamoonha recently returned from Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. In his own words: “Faith is really important to me, and it’s also deeply rooted in every encounter I have with every person. Part of the
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Pickleball tournament at Camp Pear!. Team building doesn’t just happen in boardrooms—it happens in the real world, on the court, around the fire, and during those unexpected moments of laughter. @pearvc
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The highest privilege in venture is earning the trust of a few extraordinary founders—and building a lifelong friendship! 🙏.
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In the AI era, if you don’t partner with founders at pre-seed or seed, you might never see them again—until you’re paying a 10x markup!. LPs: don’t overlook first time managers closest to the next generation of AI talent. That’s where access begins.
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To the incredible team at Pear: thank you for being all-in, all the time. You make this work meaningful, and you make it matter for the people building the future! @pearvc 🍐
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This is a remarkable achievement by @GuardantHealth to beat cancer!.
Today, we’re proud to share that @ESMO_Open has published results from the LIBERATE study, highlighting Guardant Reveal’s performance in detecting minimal residual disease in early-stage #BreastCancer.
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At Pear SF Studio, 216 of the brightest AI founders are building the future—together, under one roof. It’s one of the highest concentrations of AI talent in a single physical space. More than a workspace, it’s a living hub of innovation, serendipity, and unstoppable ambition.
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If you are a founder and raising pre-seed/seed capital, make sure to pitch @JohnGleeson10 . His "customer success" superpower is a rare skill among seed investors! 👌👇.
Every minute I spend with @pejmannozad is a masterclass. Even at the top of the Midas Seed List 3 years running Pejman told me he still loses sleep over the deals he missed. His advice last night after the Pear AGM. “Venture is like a bus stop. You might miss a bus. But if you.
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While everyone’s chasing the next AI breakout…I’m actively looking for founders building:.1/ Next-gen marketplaces .Social is in a reset — TikTok is dominant, but consumers want more intimacy and meaning. 2/ Community-driven apps.Consumers still crave discovery, community, and
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Pear annual meeting started with an incredible conversation with professor @mehran_sahami , chair of CS department at @Stanford 🍐
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Huge congratulations to my partner @MarHershenson on being ranked the #1 woman on this year’s Midas List!.So well-deserved — you lead with heart, vision, and relentless dedication. Truly inspiring to work alongside you. @Forbes @_IainMartin @TrueBridgeCP
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This week, I’m flying to London to watch @SheffieldUnited United play in the Championship Final at Wembley. As a shareholder and board member, I’ll have a front-row seat. But in my heart, I’ll be that boy from Tehran again — playing barefoot on dirt fields, chasing a ball with
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Championship final prediction by @OpenAI . @SheffieldUnited 2.@SunderlandAFC 1. Minute Event Detail.32’.⚽ Kieffer Moore (SHU).Towering header from Harrison Burrows’ deep cross, beating Ballard in the air. 36’.🟨 Dan Neil (SUN).Hauls down Hamer in transition. 49’.⚽ Eliezer
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RT @msft4startups: Big news for AI founders! 🤖. We're partnering with @PearVC to support early-stage startups at #PearX with:. - $350K in A….
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