Founder. Venture Capitalist. Communicator. Art Enthusiast.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the gap between groundbreaking technology and societal acceptance is ever widening. Masha, through her pioneering venture capital firm Day One Ventures, seeks to bridge this divide.
Technology and Venture Capital
As the founder of Day One Ventures, Masha has redefined the venture capital model. Day One Ventures is an early-stage VC firm that bridges innovative technology with society through storytelling, art, and culture. She has backed 9 unicorns early, with 30+ exits and an IPO. Portfolio companies include Invisible, DuckDuckGo, Remote.com, World.org, you.com, Symbolica, MSCHF, and more.
Professional Journey
Prior to establishing Day One Ventures in 2018, Masha’s career was marked by a series of roles that shaped her expertise in investment and communications. Her work as an angel investor and founder of a PR studio saw collaborations with iconic companies like Houzz, HotelTonight, Gett, Toptal, PandaDoc, and more. Her prior experience as Vice President of Communications at Acronis and Head of Communications at Runa Capital laid the groundwork for her future transition to venture capital.
Art and Cultural Integration
Masha believes that the preservation of our humanity hinges on the coalition of storytellers, artists, technologists, engineers, researchers, scientists, and mathematicians. Her passion for art extends beyond collecting; she believes in the power of art to demystify and humanize technology. This passion is deeply intertwined with her venture capital work, where she harnesses collaborations to work the medium as a bridge between the technology-society gap.
Vision
Masha envisions a future where technology and society are seamlessly integrated, fostering mutual understanding and shared values. By backing companies and founders who share this vision and demonstrate an unyielding dedication to their mission, she aims to lay the groundwork for a more connected, abundant, and diverse world.
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