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John Mannes

Partner at Basis Set

San Francisco, California

Overview 

John Mannes is a Partner at Basis Set in San Francisco, California, where he supports founders in improving productivity across various sectors of the economy. With a background in writing for TechCrunch and experience serving as a member of the Board of Education for Montgomery County Public Schools, Mannes brings a diverse skill set in leadership, public policy, and community development to his current role as a partner at Basis Set.

Work Experience 

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Basis Set

  • Partner

    2017 - Current

    Supporting founders every day who are building products that improve productivity for all parts of the economy; from factories to offices. Excited about the future of commerce infrastructure and supply chains. 🏭🚢💻🚚📦 Host of Future Proof, exploring opportunities created by AI and automation in major industries. --> https://www.basisset.com/futureproof John@basisset.ventures

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TechCrunch

  • Writer

    2015 - 2017

    Led AI/ML coverage for TechCrunch during the most consequential period in contemporary artificial intelligence. Chronicled the rise of neural networks and deep learning, the FAANGs war for technical talent and the complexity of enterprise AI adoption. Wrote ~500 stories from TechCrunch's SF HQ.

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Michigan Venture Capital Association

  • Summer Analyst

    2015 - 2015

    Supporting the growth of entrepreneurship and venture capital in the midwest.

MVCA is a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry.

michiganvca.org
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Mid-Atlantic Venture Association

  • Summer Analyst

    2014 - 2014

    Organized regular startup demo days for hundreds of the best emerging tech startups up and down the East Coast.

The Mid-Atlantic Venture Association represents the full spectrum of private equity and venture capital firms.

mava.org
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Montgomery County Public Schools

  • Member of the Board of Education

    2012 - 2013

    - Received 63% of votes from 76,000 voters to represent 1 million residents and oversee $2.2B annual operating budget - Voting member of Policy Committee. Innovated how students get information about their rights, profiled by Washington Post - Organized for passage of Takoma Park Voting Rights Charter Amendment, first time 16 year olds in US were given right to vote in municipal elections: noted by Washington Post - Worked to defeat youth curfew bill: noted by NBC Washington news - Member of National School Boards Association Lobbying Committee - Founded MoCo Student syndicated grant-backed nonprofit periodical aimed at increasing youth civic engagement, 60+ writers per year. Hundreds of stories covered in 8+ years of operation. - Honored & recognized for advocacy efforts by US Senate, House, & State Legislature

Montgomery County Public Schools is the school district serving Montgomery County, Virginia.

mcps.org

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