Ron Zori began his venture capital career after a chance meeting with Delivery Hero founder Lukasz Gadowski, leading to an opportunity with Kite Ventures. He held leadership roles at Knotel and Public, contributing to significant revenue growth even as Knotel eventually filed for bankruptcy. Zori recently became the first senior venture hire at Lerer Hippeau, a firm known for its seed-stage investments, which has launched a $200 million fund to focus on sectors such as AI and fintech.
Zori's journey into venture capital began during his freshman year at Columbia University, coincidentally meeting Delivery Hero founder Lukasz Gadowski at a coffee shop.
Lerer Hippeau hired Ron Zori as its first senior venture partner, marking a significant milestone in the firm's 15-year history with a focus on consumer investments.
Zori previously served as head of revenue at Knotel, guiding the startup to $370 million in recurring revenue before it ultimately filed for bankruptcy.
With a new $200 million fund, Lerer Hippeau aims to invest in emerging sectors like AI and fintech, reflecting the growing buzz in these industries.
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