James Joaquin
VCCo-Founder & Managing Director, Obvious Ventures
World-positive VC co-founder with serial operator background
Background
James Joaquin is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Obvious Ventures. He has 25+ years of experience building and leading technology companies, serving as CEO of Xoom.com (to IPO) and growing Ofoto into the world's largest online photo service before its Kodak acquisition. He co-founded When.com (acquired by AOL) and Clearview Software (acquired by Apple). He studied computer science at Brown University and leads Obvious investments in advanced materials, plant-based protein, and AI-driven industries including Beyond Meat, Diamond Foundry, and Incredible Health.
Investment Thesis
Invest in companies solving humanity's biggest problems across planetary health, human health, and economic health.
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Based in: San Francisco, CA, USA (North America)