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Shay Urrea

Shay Urrea

Early Stage VC transitioning to Chief of Staff in Audio AI innovation

San Francisco, California
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Joined August 2025
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Summary

Shay Urrea is an early stage venture capitalist with experience in B2B software, marketplaces, and AI/ML, having worked at Telescope Partners and OpenView. He is slated to become a Chief of Staff at AudioShake, a company innovating in audio AI, in October 2025. theorg+2
His career trajectory includes significant time in finance, starting with internships at Deutsche Bank and progressing to Technology Investment Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Growth Buyout Private Equity at Marlin Equity Partners, before transitioning into venture capital. theorg+1
Academically, Shay holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and also studied at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. He is a native of San Diego, California, and an alumnus of San Diego High School. theorg+3

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Played high school football and lacrosse for San Diego High School. maxpreps

Played lacrosse for the California Golden Bears. mcla

Notes

RCRipley Carrollsaid
SUShay Urrea
is especially open or welcoming when it comes to meeting new people for professional networking.

Aug 16, 2025