Vivek Ladsariya
Vivek Ladsariya is Managing Director and General Partner at Pioneer Square Labs / PSL Ventures, and serves as a Board Member at KamiwazaAI and Tin Can. He previously co-founded GameGarage.in and Moyyer Research, and held investment leadership roles at Fenox Venture Capital.
Author Departs Pioneer Square Labs After 7+ Years and 40+ Companies, Reflects on Career Highlights and Team Bonds
The author marks their last day at Pioneer Square Labs after over seven years and involvement with more than 40 companies, reflecting on memorable experiences and expressing gratitude for colleagues and mentors. They highlighted unique moments like pitching their AI-powered dating app 'Jail Date' and emphasized the lasting relationships formed during their tenure.
Seattle Startup Tin Can Raises $3.5M, Gains Viral Success with Kid-Friendly WiFi Landline Phones
Chet Kittleson’s Seattle startup Tin Can has gained viral success with its WiFi-enabled landline phones designed to help kids avoid screens and foster real connections, raising $3.5 million and distributing products nationwide. The device's simplicity and analog nature have resonated with parents seeking alternatives to social media and texting for their children.
Seattle Startup Tin Can Raises $3.5M to Scale Screen-Free WiFi Landline Phones for Kids
Seattle startup Tin Can has raised $3.5 million from venture investors to scale its WiFi-enabled landline phones for kids, designed to limit screen exposure. The $75 phones connect children through approved contacts only, addressing parental concerns about smartphone and social media impacts on children's mental health and social development.
Organizations
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Tin Can Board Member 2025–present · current
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KamiwazaAI Board Member 2024–present · current
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Pioneer Square Labs Managing Director 2024–present · current
Education
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Yale School of Management Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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University of Mumbai BE
