Mar Hershenson

Overview

Mar Hershenson is Managing Partner at Pear VC, a position held since May 2013 [1][2]. Hershenson holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, completed between 1995 and 2000 [9], and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (Electronics) from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, earned between 1989 and 1995 [10]. Prior to the current role at Pear VC, Hershenson served as Vice President of Product Development at Magma Design Automation from 2008 to November 2010 [7], and as CEO and Co-founder of Sabio Labs from 2004 to 2007 [8]. Hershenson also worked as VP Product Development and co-founder at Revel Touch from April 2011 to November 2012 [4], and spent time as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Foundation Capital from June 2010 to June 2011 [5]. Since January 2021, Hershenson has served as Lecturer in Management, Science and Engineering at Stanford University [3].

Career history

1. Managing PartnerMay 2013 to presentPear VC
2. Lecturer Management, Science and EngineeringJan 2021 to presentStanford University
3. RTVP Product Development, co-founderApr 2011 to Nov 2012Revel Touch
4. Entrepreneur in ResidenceJun 2010 to Jun 2011Foundation Capital
5. Consulting Assistant Professor Electrical EngineeringSep 2002 to Jun 2011Stanford University
6. MDVice President Product Development2008 to Nov 2010Magma Design Automation
7. SLCEO and Co-founder2004 to 2007Sabio Labs

Education

1. PhD, Electrical Engineering1995 - 2000Stanford University
2. EBachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering (Electronics) at Universidad Pontificia Comillas1989 - 1995Education