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Masha is the Founder and General Partner at Day One Ventures. Before launching Day One, she was an angel investor and founder of a PR studio that worked with companies like Houzz, HotelTonight, and Gett. 

Previously, Masha was VP of Communications at Acronis, a leading data and cyber protection company, and Head of Communications at B2B and deep tech-focused VC Runa Capital. She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and was named by Business Insider as a top 50 PR Pro in tech. Masha has a deep love for art and collects contemporary art.

MASHA BUCHER

Drake is a Principal at Day One Ventures. Before Day One, Drake founded Demeanor.co (Y Combinator S18). Demeanor was acquired by NTWRK, a video-based shopping app where he led product. 

Drake previously worked in product management and machine learning computer vision at many companies including Team 10 and early on the Snap Research Team, where he was awarded a patent. 

Drake loves to help founders in product, growth, and UX, and spends time thinking about consumer and influencer platforms.

DRAKE REHFELD

Sanjiv is a Venture Partner at Day One, investing in climate. Previously, Sanjiv was Chief Product Officer at Arcadia, an energy unicorn, and also co-founded multiple startups, including ClassPass.

Sanjiv has spent over a decade leading product, growth, design and engineering at startups across various sectors including fitness, healthcare, real estate, adtech and energy.  He's helped create multiple unicorns that have raised $1+ billion in capital.

SANJIV SANGHAVI

Jenny is the Director of Communications and Investor at Day One Ventures. She’s passionate about working with founders to bring their stories to life. Her investment focus is in health tech, particularly companies that use emerging technologies to support mental and physical health. 

Prior to Day One, Jenny worked at Current as well as Moxie Communications Group where she led strategy and media relations for brands including Andie, Dollar Shave Club, Pandora, and more.

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Tara is a Director of Communications and Investor at Day One Ventures. With a passion and appetite for disruptive tech, she has a proven track record of successfully elevating emerging, fast-growth companies and world-renowned brands. 

Prior to Day One, Tara was part of the leadership team at Outcast, working with companies such as Roblox, Faire, Einride and more.

TARA HARANDI-ZADEH

Hunter Higgins joined Day One Ventures in 2023 as the Head of Finance & Operations, General Counsel, where he oversees all financial and legal operations of the firm and its investment funds, providing resources and strategic counsel to institutions, professionals, portfolio companies, and investors.

Prior to Day One, Hunter was a Vice President in the Private Markets Investing & Lending group at Goldman Sachs, where he was responsible for the underwriting, structuring, portfolio and relationship management of fund-level financing solutions.

HUNTER HIGGINS

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