Shanna Tellerman

Overview

Shanna Tellerman is an angel investor and entrepreneur based in San Francisco, California. She is the founder and CEO of Modsy, a home design app that allows users to visualize design ideas in the context of their own homes. Prior to founding Modsy, Shanna was a partner on the investing team at Google Ventures, where she focused on early-stage investments in technology and consumer internet companies. Her career has been centered at the intersection of design and technology, particularly in the realm of 3D technology platforms. Before her tenure at Google Ventures, Shanna founded and served as CEO of Sim Ops Studios (Wild Pockets), a spin-off from Carnegie Mellon University that aimed to democratize 3D game development. Wild Pockets was acquired by Autodesk in 2010. Shanna holds a Master's degree in Entertainment Technology and a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. She has been recognized for her contributions to the tech industry, including being named one of BusinessWeek's best young entrepreneurs in 2009 and featured in the book 'Creating Innovators' by Tony Wagner in 2012. She was also named one of Silicon Valley Business Journal's Women of Influence in 2014. Shanna is an advocate for women in tech and has been involved in initiatives supporting female entrepreneurs. She has invested in companies such as Le Tote, Wanderable, and Shelfcom, focusing on sectors like enterprise software, mobile, technology, and consumer internet. Shanna's investment strategy emphasizes supporting innovative startups in the early stages, particularly those led by diverse teams. She is known for her hands-on approach, leveraging her operational experience to guide founders in building successful companies. Shanna continues to be an active investor and advisor, contributing to the growth of the next generation of tech leaders.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Diverse founding teams
• Scalable business models

Portfolio Companies