Samer Hamadeh

Founder & CEO

2010 - Current

Advisor & Venture Partner

2017

Corigin Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in the founders defining the future of daily living. We focus on seed and like to lead deals, getting our founders to the A, in which we typically follow. We also run a pre-seed program, seeking the founders and ideas of tomorrow. Portfolio includes Compass, ClassPass, Deeplink, Latch, Meural, Mighty, Minibar, Paintzen, Wheels Up, and Zeel.

Entrepreneur in Residence & Scout

2010

At Lightspeed, we believe tomorrow is built today. As a scout, I seek out early-stage start-ups and founders working on visionary, disruptive ideas throughout the US.

Mentor

2016

The Lazaridis Institute for the Management of Technology Enterprises was created and funded by Mike Lazaridis (founder, Blackberry) and the Government of Ontario to support growth-oriented Canadian technology companies. Working closely with world-class business leaders as mentors, the Institute empowers current and emerging technology firms to scale rapidly into globally competitive enterprises. Mentors share their expert knowledge, coach, and embed these firms into networks that reach around the globe.

Mentor

2014

GA's vision: To foster the international growth of German tech startups by supporting them with an effective and efficient entry into the U.S. market with our dedicated mentors.

Executive Board Member

2011

Board Member & Finance Committee Chair

2002

Board Member & Angel Investor

2012 - 2014

Sold to Homejoy, which sold to Google.

Board Member & Angel Investor

2008 - 2011

Sold to GrubHub (NYSE: GRUB)

Board Member

1996 - 2010

Sold to Veronis Suhler.

COO

2007 - 2009

Transitioned all pre-acquisition duties to new CEO and his team

Co-Founder & CEO

1996 - 2007

Sold the company to Veronis Suhler Stevenson in October 2007