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Devon Triplett

Devon Triplett

Researcher, founder, and investor driving innovation and community impact

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Joined July 2024

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Summary

Devon Triplett is a multi-faceted professional, holding roles as a researcher, founder, and investor. He is actively involved in the venture capital ecosystem, serving as Founder & Managing Partner of 021T Capital Management, LLC, an early-stage VC firm, and as Founder & Chairman of The 021T Institute, a research institute focused on entrepreneurship in Cambridge-Boston. devontriplett+3
He has significant experience in venture capital, previously serving as a Partner at Phoenix Fund, a seed-stage firm that supports Harvard-founded startups. His expertise extends to investment strategies and portfolio management, with a keen interest in diverse founders and various tech sectors including Analytics, Real Estate/PropTech, Data Services, AI, Marketplaces, and FinTech. devontriplett+5
Devon has a strong background in finance and consulting, having worked in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs and as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company. This experience in top-tier financial and consulting firms provides a solid foundation for his investment and entrepreneurial endeavors. devontriplett+2
Beyond his direct investment roles, Devon is a social entrepreneur, co-founding Bridging the Gap (BTG) as a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. BTG aims to foster community and economic mobility among diverse business leaders, reflecting his commitment to social impact and mentorship. thebtgfamily+1
He is also an active writer and researcher, contributing to Phoenix Fund Research with insights on the Harvard startup ecosystem and authoring articles on topics like networking. His personal interests include sports like tennis and pickleball, and he is an avid reader who studies successful investors. substack+2

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Enjoys tennis, pickleball, and staying active in the gym. thebtgfamily

An avid non-fiction reader who loves to study investors like Sam Zell. thebtgfamily

Notes

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Nov 18, 2025