About me
I’m an ex Index and TCV investor and data scientist. Returning from career break (family health) and supporting early-stage founders. Mostly with warm intros to the best VCs in the world and rolling up my sleeves for everything else.
Supporting talented and hard working people building their life’s work is a privilege. I don’t charge founders any fees, commissions, or inundate you with paperwork. Look for 30 min to understand you, your vision, and how I can help. Below are some of the founders I’ve been fortunate to support recently. Look forward to meeting you.
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Notable investments
Made dozens of warm founders intros into partners at leading firms including:
Founder Testimonials
"I can’t thank Erik enough for the incredible support he provided during our fundraising journey. Out of nowhere in February 2025, he stepped in and took the time to really understand our startup. He connected me with top VCs around the world and offered invaluable financial advice that helped us refine our pitch. His guidance was key in helping us achieve a 9-figure valuation for our seed round. What stands out the most is that he did all of this without asking for anything in return. I truly believe we wouldn’t be where we are today without his help.” -Rise Ooi (Founder & CEO @ Jurin); Ex Applied Intuition Engineer
“Erik was instrumental in connecting me with Tier 1 VCs, opening doors I wouldn't have reached on my own. The introductions were high-impact, thoughtful, and completely no-strings-attached—a rare and invaluable gesture in the startup world. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for meaningful investor connections.” -Matt Truebe (Founder & CEO @ Stealth); Ex CTO & VP of Eng at Cerebral, PatientPop, and Parsley Health
"Working with Erik has been transformative for Glīd. It's not just about introductions, he genuinely understands the early-stage funding challenges founders face and proactively finds solutions. He's opened doors to key industry partnerships and provided invaluable strategic guidance that's directly impacted our market penetration growth. What sets Erik apart is his passion and unwavering commitment to our success. He's not just a connector; he's a true advocate.” -Kevin Damoa & Matthew Mueller (CEO, Co-Founder @ Glid); Ex US Army / Air Force Veteran, SpaceX Senior Managers, Northrop Grumman PM, and Founding Member @ Hadrian
"Erik has been a rockstar in helping us connect with just the right people who truly "get" the market we’re in. His impressive network and knack for introducing us to folks with valuable insights and opportunities have made a big difference for us. We’re incredibly thankful for the support, guidance, and all-around awesomeness he’s brought to the table throughout this journey!" -Rus Nazarenko (Founder & CEO @ Stealth); Ex Head of Growth @ Scale AI and Growth Manager @ Vimeo / Bird
"Erik is somebody who knows how to be a true value-add to founders when they need one the most. Think of an altruistic venture capitalist and investor who wants to build a founder-friendly ecosystem. He's been gracious in helping us get connected with the right funds and people who understand the market we are in. We are, needless to say, grateful for his intros, guidance, and support he has brought!”
-Andrew Choi (Co-Founder & CEO @ Stealth); Ex Coinbase Tech Lead and Founder of Supernormal (largest web3 IP brand in Korea)
“Erik reached out to us to see where he can help. Whilst we were initially skeptical, he has been very supportive and has introduced us to a relevant fund.” -Sophia Belser (Co-Founder & CEO @ Laelaps); University of Cambridge PhD & Doctoral Researcher in Physics
“Erik is the real deal. Made some solid connections for me as part of my raise. Great for the network!”
-Kyle Bernhardt (Founder @ Stealth); Ex Autodesk Director and TestFit CPO