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David Waxman

David Waxman

Managing Partner at TenOneTen Ventures; serial entrepreneur and investor

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Los Angeles, California
Joined October 2025
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Summary

Serial entrepreneur and builder: Waxman co‑founded several technology companies in the 1990s and 2000s—Firefly (an early personalization/recommendation startup acquired by Microsoft), PeoplePC (PC + Internet membership service that went public and later was acquired), and SpotRunner (TV ad automation platform that raised significant capital and was later sold in pieces). These experiences give him deep operator cred when evaluating product/market fit and scaling operational teams. tenoneten+3
Early‑stage investor and mentor in Los Angeles: As a co‑founder and managing partner at TenOneTen, Waxman focuses on early‑stage technology investing (noted focus areas include HealthTech, IoT, AI and the future of work). He is active in the LA startup ecosystem, authors posts about portfolio companies and investing practices, and emphasizes operational support and founder tenacity. tenoneten+2
Technical and creative roots in computer music and interactive media: Waxman studied computer music at UC Berkeley, taught and researched at IRCAM in Paris, and completed an S.M. at the MIT Media Lab (his thesis explored 'digital theremins' and interactive musical experiences). That technical + creative background influences his appreciation for human‑centered product design and interactive systems. mit+1
LA native with a founder’s mentality and a personal interest in the culture of the city: Born in Santa Monica and raised in Berkeley, Waxman returned to LA to start companies and now invests locally. He frequently references LA culture (surfing, the rising LA tech scene) and positions TenOneTen as an LA‑focused fund that leverages operational experience. tenoneten+1

Work

Education

Projects

Writing

Digital theremins--interactive musical experiences for amateurs using electric field sensing (S.M. thesis)

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M.S. thesis describing design and implementation of interactive musical experiences using electric field sensing, aimed at amateur users; includes research and design details from his Media Lab work.

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TenOneTen / personal posts (Medium)

A number of Medium posts about early‑stage investing, portfolio companies, and investor practices (examples include reflections on investor updates, investments in AirMap and Velocity, and internal firm hires).

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Why a Star Hire Isn’t Your Ticket to Success (Entrepreneur articles & archives)

Contributed articles on founder and company topics for Entrepreneur; pieces reflect operational lessons from founding and running startups and from investing.

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Hobbies

Music / computer music — long‑standing interest in composing and interactive musical works stemming from undergraduate and Media Lab work. mit+1

Surfing and general outdoor/LA lifestyle activities. tenoneten+1