Dave Samuel co-founded two major web media companies before becoming a VC—Spinner.com, one of the earliest music streaming services acquired by AOL for $320M, and Grouper/Crackle, an early video platform acquired by Sony for $65M. As an MIT-trained engineer who ran both companies as CEO, he brings rare hands-on founder experience to seed investing, positioning himself as a partner who has personally navigated major acquisitions and can provide operational guidance beyond just capital. Dave Samuel co-founded two major web media companies before becoming a VC—Spinner.com, one of the earliest music streaming services acquired by AOL for $320M, and Grouper/Crackle, an early video platform acquired by Sony for $65M. As an MIT-trained engineer who ran both companies as CEO, he brings rare hands-on founder experience to seed investing, positioning himself as a partner who has personally navigated major acquisitions and can provide operational guidance beyond just capital.