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Justis Mendez

Justis Mendez

Co-founder & Managing Partner at OneSixOne Ventures

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Miami, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Joined May 2025

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Summary

Justis Mendez is a highly resilient individual who overcame a traumatic childhood experience (a kidnapping at age 14) to become a successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist. This experience fueled his relentless drive and unique perspective, which he leverages in his professional life. 9x90
As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of OneSixOne Ventures, Justis is dedicated to fostering community and supporting early-stage, high-growth startups, particularly those led by overlooked founders. He actively builds tech ecosystems in Florida, focusing on Miami and Gainesville, through events, an accelerator program, and strategic partnerships with universities. onesixone+5
Mendez has a strong entrepreneurial background, having founded and led Qu Parking and IntelliHub LLC. His experience also extends to business development in fintech with PiƱata, demonstrating a versatile skill set in identifying market opportunities and scaling ventures. onesixone+1

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PCPablo Casilimassaid
JMJustis Mendez
is one of the most respected leaders they've seen at a venture capital firm.

Jul 21, 2025

PCPablo Casilimassaid they've seen
JMJustis Mendez
take a hands-on approach in managing investments and supporting portfolio companies.

Jul 7, 2025