Rex Woodbury

Rex Woodbury is a prominent venture capitalist and the Founder & Managing Partner of Daybreak, an early-stage firm with a $33 million fund dedicated to investing in companies that will shape and improve life for the next generation. His investment philosophy centers on early-stage companies that demonstrate potential for viral adoption and strong market dynamics, with a particular focus on healthcare, online learning, fintech, sustainability, creative tools, and worker productivity. daybreakventures+2

As a prolific writer, Rex authors 'Digital Native,' a widely-read Substack publication with over 71,000 subscribers, where he shares insights on the intersection of technology and human behavior, market trends, and startup opportunities. digitalnative+1

His career trajectory showcases a strong background in investment, including roles as a Partner and Principal at Index Ventures, Growth Investing at TPG, Impact Investing at The Rise Fund, and Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. He has also worked at tech companies like Airtable and Calm. stanford+1

Rex is an alumnus of top-tier institutions, holding an MBA and being a Knight-Hennessy Scholar from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College, where he graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. stanford+1

Beyond his investment career, Rex is deeply committed to social impact, having co-founded Worthy, a nonprofit providing mentorship to the LGBTQ+ community, an effort recognized by The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His personal journey, including his coming out, inspired this initiative. stanford+1