Reinvesting 80,000 hours
of startup experience into founders & their teams
80K Ventures is founded by Scott Walchek, who brings over 40 years of experience in building, growing, and exiting startups, offering invaluable guidance to founders and innovation leaders as they tackle their most challenging ventures.
Scott's experience:
Founder
With over 40 years of building, growing, and exiting startups, Scott Walchek, founder of 80k.vc, offers vast experience to guide founders and innovation leaders through their most challenging ventures.
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Driving digital transformation and growth
Acquired by Adobe.
Boutique venture capital for emerging technologies.
Top quartile DPI performing VC
China's internet search leader
Most successful foreign company IPO in history (2005)
Summary of Scott's 80k hours
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2025 80k Portfolio Companies
Our diverse portfolio showcases a range of innovative companies driving change across industries. From insurance to investment solutions, explore the impactful ventures we proudly support.
All-in-one Digital Tipping Platform
Executive Advisor
Tools & services to improve renters' financial health
Board Member
Healthcare OS for insurers.
Board Member
AI for post-op care
CCO, Advisor
Web & eCommerce Development Agency
Executive Advisor
Supply chain risk management software
Board Member
Digital Personal Loans Company
Former Board Member
Global Family Office.
Impact Investing
Parametric climate risk insurance
Executive Advisor
Leader in sustainable single-serve coffee
Board Member
Venture capital for breakthrough tech
Executive Advisor
US leader in digital lending insurance
Executive Advisor
A new class of efficiency-enabling tools for franchise owners.
Executive Advisor
A new type of venture firm,
built first on experience
Most VCs lead with funding and offer experience as an afterthought. The reality? The average venture capitalist is about 30 years old, with over 70% holding graduate degrees but only a few years of real-world operating experience. At 80k Ventures, we prioritize the expertise founders need to solve complex challenges, make critical decisions, and unlock their company’s full potential.
Of course, capital is part of the equation, but we go further by aligning with founders through strategic mentorship and opportunities for co-investment. It’s a partnership built on shared vision, mutual trust, and a commitment to long-term success.
At 80k Ventures, we’re here to help founders turn ambition into impact—because lasting success is about more than funding. It’s about experience.
Providing a range of strategic solutions
Providing a range of strategic solutions designed for founders, innovators, and investors
- Strategic Advisory
- Fundraising Support
- Board Governance
- Founder Mentorship
- Enterprise Innovation
- Go-to-Market
- Unique Deal Flow
- Exit Planning
Built on a foundation of innovative brands
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About 80Kvc
Scott Walchek is a renowned entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience building, scaling, and exiting successful startups. As the founder and leader of multiple ventures, including Trov and DebtMarket, Scott has navigated the complexities of the startup ecosystem and delivered significant exits. His career includes pivotal roles in companies like Macromedia, which he helped take public, and Inktomi, a pioneering search technology acquired by Yahoo.
With 80k.vc, Scott leverages his vast experience to mentor founders, advise startups, and drive innovation within enterprises. From leading early internet and multimedia companies to co-investing in Baidu before its historic IPO, Scott’s journey is a testament to the power of strategic vision and hands-on leadership.
Now, he’s ready to reinvest his 80,000 hours of startup wisdom to help your business thrive.
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