TEAM

IYAN GODWIN

GP

I began my career in software engineering and economic research before starting my own company, which I later sold in a small exit to get me started. Now, I run a portfolio of tradtional businesses that operate with vertical AI systems, reflecting my focus on turning complex operations into software-driven companies.

BACKGROUND:

  • * Former D1 NCAA Track & Field athlete
  • * UC Berkeley Economics
  • * Mana Ventures
  • * Bland (Series A)
  • * Verkada
  • * Shell Energy

TRACK RECORD:

  • * Sold my first startup to Verkada (Exit)
  • * Arbor Energy (Series B)
  • * Airloom Energy (Series B)
  • * Arc Angel Resources (Vertical AI for Mining Operations)
  • * Cater Investment Group (Family Office)
  • * 5+ commercial concrete operations in Northern California

GABE ABBES

GP

I was a perennial athlete competing at the top of my category for 9 years of my running career. I graduated from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and endeavored to solve a personal problem of mine in athletics: supplementation was not properly personalized for me. This journey of my startup OptiGenix has allowed me to apply skills in software and operations in order to provide the most optimized product. Having implemented AI in my own company and multiple successful projects, I am energized to source those same performance values at Washed VC.

BACKGROUND:

  • * 9-year competitive running career
  • * UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
  • * OptiGenix (Founder)