Heston Berkman

Founder and Partner

2023

Angel Investor

2017

Principal

2021 - 2022

Vice President

2020 - 2021

SignalFire is the first venture capital firm built as a technology company by a hybrid team of operators, investors, and engineers trained at General Catalyst, KPCB, Insight, Andreessen Horowitz, Dropbox, and Google. We invest in software companies from inception (seed) through the breakout/ growth stages (Series A/B/C $5-25m checks).

Product Manager

2017 - 2018

Quidd is the leading platform for buying, trading and using premium, rare digital goods. Available for free on iOS and Android devices, the Quidd app enables fans to buy, own and use digital stuff, like stickers, GIFs, cards and toys, to express their fandoms, construct their identities, and have more fun with their favorite things. The best names in entertainment, including Marvel, Game Of Thrones, Rick And Morty, Breaking Bad, and more, are using the Quidd platform to reach new audiences and build new businesses. Quidd is backed by Sequoia Capital with headquarters in NYC and an office opening in LA in 2018. For more information, visit quidd.co.

Investor

2015 - 2017

Managing Partner

2014 - 2015

Intern

2014 - 2015

Business Development and Strategy Intern

2013 - 2013

Reported to the Chief Executive Officer Explored growth strategies for VEVO platforms and YouTube distribution Performed due diligence in sectors where VEVO was considering expansion Contributed designs for new applications, facilitated in organizing events, and beta-tested products

Intern

2012 - 2012

Trailed and traveled with the CEO learning about E-Commerce, Sales, and Negotiations Assembled pre-meeting briefings of Companies and Personnel for the CEO

Business Development and Strategy Intern

2012 - 2012

Reported to the Chief of Staff Performed due diligence in industries which IMAX was considering investments Facilitated in the organization of multiple corporate movie premieres Designed an IMAX mobile platform app