Overview
Warren Shaeffer is a Partner at Pear VC [1][3], where Shaeffer works as a generalist investor backing companies from pre-seed to Series A [2]. Shaeffer is a founder-turned-investor focused on helping startups increase their odds of success [2]. Prior to joining Pear VC in 2024 [3], Shaeffer served as Vice President at Medium from 2021 to 2024 [5] and as a Scout and Angel at Andreessen Horowitz from 2023 to 2024 [4]. Shaeffer's founding experience includes serving as Co-founder and CEO of Knowable from 2018 to 2021 [7] and Co-founder and CEO of Vidme from 2014 to 2018 [8]. Earlier roles included COO and Co-owner at SocialEngine [9], Entrepreneur in Residence at MuckerLab [10], and positions at First Round Capital [6]. Shaeffer holds an A.B. from Harvard University [11].
Profile introduction
Founder-turned-investor. Obsessed with helping startups increase their odds of success. As a founder, I’ve led products used by hundreds of millions and raised from top investors. My last three companies were acquired. At Pear, I’m a generalist investor, backing companies from pre-seed to Series A. I’m drawn to mission-driven founders who challenge the status quo and build with ingenuity, urgency, and an intrinsic desire to make things better. Also on X: @wwshaef
Career history
- Partner2024 to presentPear VC
- Scout + Angel2023 to 2024Andreessen Horowitz
- Vice President2021 to 2024Medium
- Angel Track2022 to 2022First Round Capital
- Co-founder and CEO2018 to 2021Knowable
- Co-founder and CEO2014 to 2018Vidme
- COO and Co-owner2013 to 2014SocialEngine
- Entrepreneur in Residence2011 to 2013MuckerLab
Education
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