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Tristan Pollock

Movement Builder | Scaling Startups, Ecosystems, Communities ✨

San Francisco, California

Work Experience

  • Founder

    2025

    Building AI to better human connection.

  • Founding Partner

    2021

    • Co-founded Cool Climate Collective, leading investment efforts in climate tech startups. • Invested over $4M in 30 innovative startups, fostering sustainable technology solutions. • Collaborated with a network of 1,655 LP operator-investors from industry leaders like Google and Uber.

2021

  • Entrepreneur in Residence

    2021

    • Operationalized a unique art collection integrating Web3 and AI technologies. • Curated high-profile items including the 1/1 Wu Tang album and Edward Snowden's $5m NFT. • Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to enhance the intersection of art and technology.

2021 - 2025

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2021 - 2025

    • Spearheaded the growth of Doge DAO, achieving over 1.2M holders and a $300M market cap. • Secured nine-figure brand deals with notable partners including Revolut and Ledger. • Led a dedicated team of 40, fostering collaboration among hundreds of contributors. • Facilitated over $4M in charitable donations, enhancing community engagement and brand reputation.

2020 - 2021

  • Head of Ecosystem

    2020 - 2021

    • Led a cross-functional team of 5, driving a 10x increase in the active developer base. • Established a nine-figure ecosystem and partnership pipeline to enhance collaboration. • Developed over 36 integrations, achieving a 232% year-over-year traffic growth to 300K page views. • Produced “The Ops Show,” scaling viewership from 800 to 100K through viral campaigns.

2014 - 2020

  • Venture Partner & Accelerator Director

    2014 - 2020

    • Led and scaled global accelerator programs, deploying $65M into 220+ startups, including notable names like Backlot Cars (acquired for $425M), Printify ($1B+ valuation), and ManyChat ($140M Series B). • Co-ran 8 San Francisco accelerator programs, achieving a 70% funding rate for startups raising over $500K. • Personally advised over 1,000 global founders on fundraising and growth strategies. • Launched the first American accelerator in both Moscow and Riyadh.

2019 - 2019

  • Entrepreneur In Residence

    2019 - 2019

    Worked with early-stage portfolio companies at Google for Startups.

2012 - 2016

  • Founder & COO (Acquired)

    2012 - 2016

    • Founded Storefront, evolving it from concept to a thriving B2B2C marketplace. • Raised $10M in funding from prestigious investors, driving significant growth and scaling to 50 person team. • Established partnerships with major brands like Nike and Google, boosting visibility. • Expanded operations to 2,000+ retail locations, fostering a community of 100,000+ advocates.

  • Board Member

    2014 - 2016

    Guided city regulators around the emerging sharing economy and the best way to work with tech companies in order to promote urban innovation.

2009 - 2012

  • Founder & COO (Acquired)

    2009 - 2012

    • Founded and served as COO of SocialEarth, an award-winning platform in solution journalism. • Grew a network of 200 contributors and partners across 25 countries in under three years. • Successfully sold SocialEarth to 3BL Media, establishing it as the largest social impact press network globally.