ShockVentures

ShockVentures invests in leading mobility technology startups through a global investor community

Micro-mobility companies offer transportation solutions that target the "last mile" problem—when people experience difficulties getting from their starting destination to a major transportation hub like a bus stop or railway station Distances covered by these solutions typically average less than six miles

Companies in this vertical develop mechanical devices that are automated or remote controlled, including machinery that performs repetitive tasks for manufacturing, machinery that performs precise tasks for surgery or semiconductor production and unmanned vehicles Supply chain technology companies provide technologies and services changing how domestic and global supply chains are managed and operated

Autonomous car technologies are hardware and software solutions that enable self-driving or driver-assistance capabilities for cars, trucks and other vehicles on the road

Ridesharing is the hailing of a ride via app or platform, usually met by a private vehicle and sometimes a taxi Though "sharing" is in the name, this definition is not restricted to pool rides or lines where passengers from different parties ride together The term also encompasses private rides, which consist of a driver and one-trip party only

Prior to co-founding ShockVentures, Aaron served as a Fundraising & Strategy Associate with Techstars and as an Investor with VU Venture Partners where he focused on sourcing companies in the space technology vertical and first discovered his interest for venture capital He spent over two years at The St James, a PE Backed sports and wellness complex, where he assisted the CEOs from pre-opening to full operation and scaled the 450k sq ft complex from the original team of ~20 employees to 600+ He also co-founded MAVRK Studio, a full-service creative agency aimed at empowering startups As a former team captain of the William and Mary football team, he loves sports and empowering teams to reach their full potential He received his BA & MS in Accounting from the College of William and Mary

Along with co-founding ShockVentures, Tim has a broad career background including 15 years in manufacturing with John Deere, Moen and Philips prior to founding and operating an executive search firm called TYGES International Tim’s experience has given him a unique perspective of understanding how to operate in large companies, and at the same time successfully start and scale a company from scratch In 2017, Tim also began his Angel investing career after being a judge 3 years in a row on a regional “shark tank” like pitch competition Originally from Syracuse NY, he received his undergraduate degree from RIT & MS from SUNY Oswego