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Jeremy Diamond

Jeremy Diamond

Advisor, investor, and founder passionate about deep tech and automation

jeremy-diamond
Los Angeles, CA
Joined June 2025
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Summary

Jeremy Diamond is a seasoned startup professional and advisor, specializing in deep tech and automation. He has co-founded a robotics-as-a-service company (Picnic) and his own investment firm (DMND), demonstrating a hands-on approach to building and advising early-stage ventures. dmnd+1
With an MBA from the University of Washington, Jeremy has a strong background in corporate strategy and investor relations, having successfully led fundraising efforts including helping Placer.ai raise $100 million. He actively advises startups on fundraising processes and venture capital dynamics. theorg+1
Jeremy is an accomplished writer and thought leader on business strategy, automation, and venture capital. He co-authors the Automatter newsletter, has published essays on data businesses and the Robotics as a Service model, and previously maintained a blog reviewing startup pitch decks. notion+3
His career trajectory includes a foundation in film and TV post-production, followed by a pivot into tech consulting and startup co-founding, showcasing adaptability and a diverse skill set in media, technology, and finance. amazon

Work

Education

Writing

The Zapier Playbook

November 1, 2020

An analysis of Zapier's success, outlining five reasons why the company has been a leader in software process automation, co-authored for the Automatter newsletter.

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Feeding the Rebels

April 1, 2020

An analysis of ghost kitchens and strategies for restaurants to navigate the challenges of coronavirus and food delivery competition.

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The 7 Powers and the Golden Path of Data Businesses

An essay analyzing data-as-a-service business models through the lens of Hamilton Helmer's 7 Powers framework.

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Robotics as a Service (RaaS) series

A series of posts detailing various aspects of the Robotics as a Service business, including value generation, true alignment, operations, and acquisition cost.

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Startup Deck Review Blog

An old blog dedicated to studying and reviewing startup pitch decks, offering insights into effective pitching.

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Hobbies

Jeremy is a cruciverbalist, indicating an interest in crosswords and word puzzles. dmnd+1

He is a baseball fan. dmnd