Jason ShumaninPrimary Venture PartnersRealm’s $12 Million Series A Means Data-Informed Improvements for Even More HomeownersThe last post I wrote about Realm — announcing our participation in its seed deal — was just five months ago. That’s how fast Liz Young…Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021
Jason ShumaninPrimary Venture PartnersMatters of Scale: How Lemonade and Root Followed Very Different Paths to SuccessAs we dive deep with founders in the heavily-regulated insurance space, the Primary team researched the scaling stories that led Lemonade…Apr 20, 20211Apr 20, 20211
Jason ShumaninPrimary Venture PartnersWhy We Backed Flock Homes, and How It’s Unlocking Value for Single-Family Rental OwnersAn inside look at the rationale behind our investment.Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Jason ShumanWant to Change Jobs? Ask Yourself This 1 Question.A recent LinkedIn survey reported that Millennials will change jobs on average 4 times by age 32. With 55% of Millennials reportedly not…Apr 17, 2017Apr 17, 2017
Jason ShumanThe Next Chapter: Leaving CoriginLast week was my last at Corigin Ventures.Feb 6, 2017Feb 6, 2017
Jason ShumaninAlpaca VCDeal Breakers, Part 2: A Red Flag List from Top VCsIn Part 1 of the Deal Breakers series I dove into the red flags, which many VCs have when it comes to Founders. While I crowdsourced the…Jan 24, 20177Jan 24, 20177
Jason ShumaninAlpaca VCDeal Breakers, Part 1: A Red Flag List from Top VCsOften times VCs write their thoughts on various spaces or what quality traits they look for in companies and Founders. However, not too…Dec 2, 201615Dec 2, 201615
Jason ShumaninAlpaca VCDear Founders, Here Are My KPIsEvery day I meet with Founders and I ask them a variety of questions. While no two conversations flow in exactly the same way, I’m usually…Oct 6, 20162Oct 6, 20162
Jason ShumaninAlpaca VCThe Future of Living Part 3: Short-Term and Vacation Rental Market MapFor Part 3 of the Future of Living Series, some VC peers and I decided to dive into the $550B+ vacation and short term rental market. From…Sep 8, 20166Sep 8, 20166
Jason ShumaninAlpaca VCThe Future of Living Part 2: Millennials by the NumbersThe Future of Living Part 1: A VCs WeLive ExperienceAug 4, 2016Aug 4, 2016