Hi, I'm Mendel C - Helping Seasoned Professionals Build Tech Startups @ AWF.VC • Google & MIT Alum, Investor, Advisor, Entrepreneur
I thrive on empowering seasoned professionals to build impactful tech companies, championing their deep experience as a launchpad for innovation. My passion lies in investing in and accelerating early-stage ventures where expertise meets ambition, creating a powerful foundation for scaling.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked at Google and Deloitte, gaining foundational experience in product marketing and economic consulting.
Co-founded Acquired Wisdom Fund and Founder Friendly Labs, investing in and accelerating tech startups led by experienced professionals.
Can help others by providing investment capital and mentorship to seasoned professionals launching tech ventures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundation
Gained foundational experience as an Economic Consultant at Deloitte and a Product Marketing Manager at Google, developing a strong understanding of market dynamics and product strategy.
✦ Consulting
✦ Product Marketing
✦ Tech Giant
Entrepreneurial Genesis
Transitioned into entrepreneurship, co-founding Smoopa and serving as CEO, gaining hands-on experience in building and leading a startup from inception.
✦ Startup Founder
✦ CEO
✦ Mobile
Investment and Acceleration
Co-founded Acquired Wisdom Fund (AWF.VC) and Founder Friendly Labs (FFL) to invest in and mentor seasoned professionals launching tech startups, applying accumulated experience to foster new ventures.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Accelerator
✦ Mentorship
💪🏻 Superpowers
Founder Catalyst
Accelerating experienced professionals into tech founders.
✦ Invests in pre-seed and seed stage tech startups.
✦ Focuses on scalable technology products from seasoned professionals.
✦ Supports both B2B and B2C ventures without vertical focus.
Startup Accelerator Visionary
Building communities for experienced entrepreneurs.
✦ Leads equity-free accelerator for professionals.
✦ Provides peer mentoring and startup credits.
✦ Connects founders with experts in AI, ML, and more.
Experience Advocate
Leveraging deep professional background for entrepreneurial success.
✦ Believes in the strength of prior work experience for startups.
✦ Offers insights based on success with Google, MIT, and prior startups.
✦ Guides founders past common age-related investor skepticism.
I'm excited about
✦ Connect with experienced founders building impactful tech companies.
✦ Discover innovative early-stage startups seeking investment and mentorship.
✦ Explore collaborations with professionals passionate about scaling technology.
I can help with
✦ Provide investment capital for pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups.
✦ Offer mentorship and resources through the Founder Friendly Labs accelerator.
✦ Share insights on leveraging professional experience for startup success.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify promising tech founders with extensive professional backgrounds.
✦ Connect with individuals experienced in deep tech verticals for potential collaboration.
✦ Find experts in emerging technologies to advise portfolio companies.
