Hi, I’m Justin.

I’m a Venture Partner at AGE Fund, an early stage digital asset fund

I’m the Founder at 7 Tides, a startup studio based in LA

I collaborate with software and Web3 businesses at the intersection of product and go-to-market

Home is now Santa Monica, CA

Born and raised in Toronto 🇨🇦

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ABOUT

I have been working with startups at the intersection of product and go-to-market for over a decade. I've held roles in both operating and investing capacities within Fintech, Consumer brands, and Web3 industries.

My career began at O'Leary Ventures, where I conducted due diligence on Kevin's Shark Tank deals and contributed to the launch of O’Leary Fine Wines. Following that, I transitioned to the KPMG Strategy Group as a management consultant before making the leap into the tech world by joining Freshbooks (now a fintech unicorn) as one of its early product hires. At Freshbooks, I fueled growth by establishing the Corporate Development function and supporting two 8-figure acquisitions.

Most recently, I joined AGE Fund as a Venture Partner. AGE is a seed stage digital asset fund specializing in DePin, financial applications and cross chain infrastructure. In tandem, I own and operate 7 Tides, a startup studio based in LA that specialized in product and GTM. Some recent projects include: SuperRare, Cycles Protocol, and EQTY Lab.

My educational background includes Upper Canada College, the University of Western Ontario, and the Richard Ivey School of Business. Currently, I am based in Santa Monica, CA, with my wife and son.

For a more comprehensive overview of my professional journey, please visit my LinkedIn profile.