David Waxman is a three-time venture-backed founder turned investor at TenOneTen Ventures who brings hands-on operating experience from taking PeoplePC public and building data-driven companies like Firefly (collaborative filtering, acquired by Microsoft) and Spot Runner. He's been an early champion of LA's tech ecosystem beyond entertainment and is known for his transparent approach to VC mechanics, openly coaching founders on deal structures and investor dynamics that most VCs keep opaque. David Waxman is a three-time venture-backed founder turned investor at TenOneTen Ventures who brings hands-on operating experience from taking PeoplePC public and building data-driven companies like Firefly (collaborative filtering, acquired by Microsoft) and Spot Runner. He's been an early champion of LA's tech ecosystem beyond entertainment and is known for his transparent approach to VC mechanics, openly coaching founders on deal structures and investor dynamics that most VCs keep opaque.