Investing Profile
Maia Benson(142)
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Ex Shopify/Operator turned VC. Investing in eCommerce + Logistics + Supply Chain B2B(2C) SaaS
forumvc.comNew York, New York
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Current Investing Position
Forum Ventures Partner
Investment Range
$50K - $750K
Sweet Spot
$100K
Investments On Record
1
Maia Benson is on these Sector & Stage Rankings
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Maia Benson's Investments On Record (1)
| Company | StageDateRound Size | Total Raised |
|---|---|---|
Calico | Seed RoundMar 2022C0 | $2M CA$2.6M |
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Early stage - first check in - eCommerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Data, ML/AIMaia Benson's Experience
Managing Director Forum Ventures2022 - Present
Global Commercial Leader - Shipping & Fulfillment Shopify2016 - 2021
Global Digital Products Leader Pitney Bowes2013 - 2016
Director to VP/GM in several SaaS product roles LexisNexis2006 - 2012
Maia Benson's Education
Syracuse University BA Poli Sci
Cornell University MBA Business
Cornell University - S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management MBA
Syracuse University BA
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