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Martin Shen

Investor at Shen Capital

Toronto, Ontario

Overview 

Martin Shen is an experienced investor and entrepreneur, currently serving as the head of Shen Capital in Toronto, Ontario. With a background in product development and entrepreneurship, he has held leadership roles at companies like Zippin, Passenger AI, and Smartcar, Inc., showcasing his expertise in user interface design and mobile applications. Shen has successfully founded and led multiple start-ups, including Passenger AI and UpOut, while also gaining valuable experience in product management and business development at companies like Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Smartcar, Inc.

Work Experience 

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Shen Capital

  • Investor

    2022 - Current

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Zippin

  • Director of Sales, GM of Canada

    2020 - 2022

    Responsible for Sales and Account Expansion. I'm also the GM for the Canadian office

Zippin is the next generation of checkout-free technology enabling retailers to quickly deploy frictionless shopping in their stores.

Raised $44,000,000.00 from SAP.iO, Pear VC, OurCrowd, Evolv Ventures and Maven Ventures.

getzippin.com
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Passenger AI

  • CEO & Founder

    2018 - 2020

    Backed by Y Combinator (S18), Lightspeed Ventures and Maven Ventures. In-cabin monitoring for autonomous taxis and mobility.

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Volkswagen of America, Inc

  • Manager - New Connected & Mobility Products (VWGoA)

    2017 - 2018

    End to end ownership of new connected services, mobility services and data monetization for VWGoA including business case, partnerships, sales and product management.

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Smartcar, Inc.

  • Head Of Business Development

    2016 - 2016

    Smartcar is a VC-backed stealth startup in the connected car space. • Collaborated to redefine pricing and product strategy. • Dealmaking with Fortune 500 companies including vehicle OEMs, insurers, government and other key players in the transportation industry.

Smartcar is a software platform that integrates mobility apps and services with cars.

Raised $36,000,000.00 from New Enterprise Associates, Energize Capital and Andreessen Horowitz.

smartcar.com
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UpOut

  • CEO & Cofounder

    2011 - 2015

    UpOut was Netflix for live events, movies and local entertainment. I founded the company in my dorm room with my buddy Will and raised $3.1M from VCs and angels. We grew to $1.6M ARR with 250K email subscribers and 1.2M monthly page views. Wore a lot of hats here. Hired 40 employees. Brokered partnerships with LiveNation, AEG Live and others. Led UX.

We get locals out to something fun in their city.

Raised $1,113,000.00 from Sand Hill Angels, Ridge Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, Tandem Capital and TSVC.

upout.com

EndWeb Design

  • Co-Founder

    2008 - 2010

    Sales/project management in building mid-scale web applications for entrepreneurs and other clients.

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TD Securities

  • Summer Analyst

    2008 - 2008

    Worked on M&A pitches.

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