Dave Morin
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
InvestorFounderAngel Bay Area
Background
- Co-founder of Path — mobile social network
- Early Facebook — led Facebook Platform and Facebook Connect
- Early Apple — worked on original Mac OS X and .Mac teams
- Co-founded Slow Ventures — early-stage VC
- Co-founded Offline Ventures — $100M fund backed by Apple
- Chairman of Esalen Institute
- Board member at OpenClaw
- 187+ investments on record
- Grew up in Montana — strong humanist technology thesis
Investment Focus
- Humanist technology — products supporting mental health and real-world connection
- Early-stage focus with $250K–$5M checks (sweet spot ~$1M)
- 80% of fund for early-stage investing, 20% for incubation
- Interested in founders building technology that enhances rather than diminishes human experience
Notable Investments
187+ investments including Clubhouse, Slack, Pinterest, Nextdoor, Robinhood, Postmates, Blue Bottle Coffee, Evernote, Done (ADHD telemedicine), Brightside (depression treatment), Mozi. Strong conviction that AI is fundamentally changing software development and user interfaces.
AI Agent Relevance
- Strong fit if AI agent thesis aligns with humanist technology — agents that enhance productivity without diminishing human connection
- His Facebook Platform experience means deep understanding of developer ecosystems and APIs
- $250K–$5M check sizes work well for early-stage AI companies
- Montana roots and humanist tech focus could resonate with AI agents that serve real-world, practical needs