Minnie Ingersoll

Overview

Minnie Ingersoll is an angel investor and entrepreneur based in Pasadena, California. She is a partner at TenOneTen Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups applying data and technology to disrupt existing industries. Prior to joining TenOneTen, Minnie co-founded Shift, an online marketplace for used cars, where she served as COO and grew the company to a $100 million+ business. She began her career as an early product manager at Google, co-founding the Access team that led to the creation of Google Fiber. Minnie holds a Computer Science degree from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. In addition to her professional endeavors, she hosts the LA Venture podcast and is actively involved in local community initiatives. At TenOneTen Ventures, Minnie focuses on investing in entrepreneurs who leverage data and technology to transform industries. The firm primarily targets early-stage companies in sectors such as health care, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and clean technology. Minnie's investment strategy emphasizes supporting technical founders with innovative solutions that address significant market needs. She is particularly interested in startups that operate in the United States and are in the seed or pre-seed stages. Minnie is known for her hands-on approach to mentoring portfolio companies, drawing from her extensive experience in product management and operations. She actively engages with founders to help them navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses. Her track record includes successful investments in companies like Vendorflow, Pakal, and Beep Networks. Minnie's philosophy centers on building strong, collaborative relationships with entrepreneurs to drive sustainable growth and long-term success.