Pier is the first network-driven investment group focused on nonconformist entrepreneurs with non-traditional educational backgrounds.
This list is a curated community of founders and investors who have non-traditional education experiences and are currently working to establish new norms. If you or someone you know has had a similar background and is interested in being featured, please contact: heyuworld10@gmail.com for more details.
| Name | Non-traditional Education Experience | Location | Venture Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heyu Huang | Minerva alumni | US | Co-Founder at Pier, Partner at Fresco Capital |
| Joao Jonk | Minerva alumni | Brazil | Co-Founder at Pier, Co-Founder at Trela |
| Evgeny Yurtaev | Minerva alumni | UK | Crypto at Pier, Co-Founder at Zerion |
| Yinwei Sun | Minerva alumni | US | Research at Pier, Ex-Founding member of a top family office in Aisa |
| Guilhereme Nazareth | Minerva alumni | Brazil | CEO at Trela, Ex-investor at Learn Capital |
| Alberto Arenaza | Minerva alumni | Spain | Co-Founder at Transcend Network |
| Gadi Borovich | Minerva alumni | US | Co-Founder at Antigravity Capital |
| Zitong Mao | Minerva alumni | Japan | CFO at UTAITE, Ex-investor at Softbank, Globis Capital |
| Mike Wang | Minerva staff | US | Head of Platform at Long Journey |
| Haruna Kayayama | Minerva alumni | Japan | Investor at Coral Capital |
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