Sheldon is a Founder and Managing Partner of Blueprint Equity. Prior to founding Blueprint, Sheldon was Senior Vice President of Corporate and Business Development at PayLease where he identified and executed strategic initiatives to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory. Prior to PayLease, Sheldon was a member of the investment team at Mainsail Partners, a San Francisco-based growth equity firm, where he was responsible for sourcing and executing new investments, as well as working with portfolio companies. Early in his career, Sheldon was an Analyst with Piper Jaffray’s Technology Investment Banking group where he executed mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions in alternative energy, Internet, software, and semiconductor sectors. Sheldon received a B.A. in Finance and a M.S. in Accounting from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Sheldon currently serves on the boards of Axela, Builder Prime, Quativa, Spin Technology, Tovuti, and Yogi. Aside from Blueprint, Sheldon enjoys golf, running, and skiing. He would like to think he can beat Bobby at all three, but if he is being honest with himself he is only currently better at one. Guess which!

• From. Denver, CO
• Lives in. La Jolla, CA

Bobby is a Founder and Managing Partner of Blueprint Equity. Prior to founding Blueprint, Bobby was a Partner with Revolution Ventures, where he was responsible for sourcing and executing new investments, as well as working with portfolio companies. Prior to Revolution, Bobby was an Associate with Grotech Ventures where he was active in sourcing and executing investments in software, Internet, and digital media sectors. Early in his career, Bobby was an Analyst with Piper Jaffray’s Technology Investment Banking group where he executed mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions in alternative energy, Internet, software, and semiconductor sectors. Prior to Piper Jaffray, Bobby held positions at a number of early-stage startups, most notably Lux Research as a Research Associate. Bobby received a B.A. in Physics with a minor in Economics from Middlebury College. Bobby currently serves on the boards of CompanyCam, Element451, Federal Compass, KlariVis, Megadata, and Sunwave Health. Aside from Blueprint, Bobby enjoys being a faster runner and better golfer than Sheldon.

• From. Los Altos Hills, CA
• Lives in. Del Mar, CA

Francis joined Blueprint in 2018 and is responsible for sourcing and executing new investments. Prior to Blueprint, Francis was Head of Partnerships at TrackMaven where he created internal revenue strategies, working with over seventy-five clients to develop and report on their respective marketing strategies. Prior to TrackMaven, Francis was a Management Consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton where he provided analytics, communications, and marketing support to executives in the public and private sector. Francis received a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from the University of Mary Washington. Francis currently serves on the boards of Element451, Federal Compass, and KlariVis. Aside from Blueprint, Francis is an avid traveler and waterman. He holds dual citizenship, has visited over thirty countries, and has surfed in many of them.

• From. Virginia Beach, VA
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Michael joined Blueprint in 2020 and is responsible for sourcing and executing new investments. Prior to Blueprint, Michael was a Senior Associate within the M&A advisory practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he assisted both private equity and corporate buyers achieve transaction objectives. Michael received a B.S. in Accounting and Business Management from the University of Arizona and is a licensed CPA in the state of California. Michael currently serves on the boards of Axela, Quativa, Spin Technology, and SponsorCX. Aside from Blueprint, Michael enjoys spending time with family, playing sports, cooking, and watching reruns of The Office.

• From. San Diego, CA
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

John joined Blueprint in 2022 and is responsible for sourcing and executing new investments. Prior to joining Blueprint, John was a Vice President at Beringea, a transatlantic venture capital and growth equity firm, where he was responsible for sourcing and executing new investments and working with portfolio companies across a variety of sectors, including enterprise software, eCommerce, AdTech, MarTech, healthcare IT, and tech-enabled services. His investments included Akadeum Life Sciences, Arrive (acquired by FLASH), Blis Media (exit to financial sponsor), dscout, Flywheel.io, Genomenon, Popular Pays (acquired by Lightricks), and others. Prior to joining Beringea, John served as an Analyst at PMCF, a Detroit-based middle market investment bank, where he executed M&A transactions in the Business & Technology Services sector. He received a B.A. in Finance from Michigan State University. John currently serves on the boards of RocketRez and Tovuti. Aside from Blueprint, John enjoys golfing, foodie restaurants, and being a girl dad.

• From. Detroit, MI
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Ben joined Blueprint in 2024 and leads commercial optimization and value creation across Blueprint’s portfolio. Prior to Blueprint, Ben worked as a revenue growth consultant, supporting commercial due-diligence and leading growth strategy/execution for PE-backed technology companies. Ben received an M.A. in Communications from Georgetown University and a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa. Aside from Blueprint, Ben enjoys hiking, traveling with his wife and hanging out with his dogs.

• From. Chicago, IL
• Lives in. Los Angeles, CA

Duncan joined Blueprint in 2022 and is responsible for sourcing operations and supporting portfolio companies. Prior to Blueprint, Duncan was Director of Sales Operations at DealMaker, an equity crowdfunding platform. Prior to DealMaker, Duncan managed sourcing operations for Five Elms Capital, a growth equity investment firm based in Kansas City. Aside from Blueprint, Duncan is a family man, guitar player, tennis fan, and loves to travel.

• From. Montreal, Quebec
• Lives in. Kansas City, MO

Candi joined Blueprint in 2023 and is responsible for the firm’s Talent function. Prior to Blueprint, Candi was an Associate at Bespoke Partners, an executive search firm for PE-backed SaaS companies, specializing in C-Suite Go-to-Market placements, and helped placed over sixty executives for PE firms such as Thoma Bravo, Clearlake Capital, Providence Strategic Growth, and Insight Partners. Candi received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. During her free time, Candi enjoys trying new restaurants and bars, running, and spending time with her cats, Bones & Theo.

• From. San Diego, CA
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Laura joined Blueprint in 2020 and is responsible for sourcing new investments and due diligence. Prior to Blueprint, Laura worked in business development at SourceScrub, a San Francisco-based SaaS business where she led new sales and business development. Laura graduated from the Claremont Colleges with a B.A. in Economics and Entrepreneurship with a focus on technology. Laura currently serves on the board of Tovuti. Aside from Blueprint, you can find Laura biking, playing tennis, writing, or volunteering with cats.

• From. Winston-Salem, NC
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Jacob joined Blueprint in 2020 and is responsible for sourcing new investments and due diligence. Prior to Blueprint, Jacob was an Associate with University Growth Fund where he was responsible for executing new investments in healthcare IT, financial technology, consumer products, and software sectors. He received a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Philosophy from the University of San Diego. Aside from Blueprint Jacob enjoys surfing, skiing, and photography.

• From. Boston, MA
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Jack joined Blueprint in 2021 and is responsible for sourcing new investments and due diligence. Prior to Blueprint, Jack worked for Rockies Venture Club and Innosphere Ventures, where he served in both research and due diligence roles. Aside from Blueprint, Jack enjoys golfing, snowboarding, backpacking, and trying new restaurants.

• From. Denver, CO
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Connor joined Blueprint in 2022 and is responsible for sourcing and executing new investments. Prior to joining Blueprint, Connor was a Senior Financial Analyst at CoverMyMeds, where he provided financial support for both M&A activity and internal new business development in the healthcare technology sector. Prior to CoverMyMeds, Connor held positions with CBRE and McKesson where he focused primarily on commercial real estate valuation and portfolio management. Connor is a graduate of Texas Christian University. Aside from Blueprint, Connor enjoys golfing, snowboarding, trying new restaurants, and watching the Seahawks.

• From. Dallas, TX
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Ina joined Blueprint in 2023 and is responsible for sourcing new investments and due diligence. Prior to Blueprint, Ina worked for TalentWell Partners, an HR tech investment firm, where she served in strategy and investment roles. She was a founding employee at TELOS, a freelancer management platform, and has held various roles across product, business development, finance, marketing, and sales. Ina graduated from Harvard University, where she was a Harvard Foundation Scholar, with a Concentration in Human Evolutionary Biology and a Secondary in English. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, watching basketball, and consuming all things pop culture.

• From. Queens, NY
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Charlie joined Blueprint in 2024 and is responsible for sourcing new investments and due diligence. Prior to Blueprint, Charlie worked as a Policy Accounting Intern at Americo, a provider of life insurance and annuity products, where he was responsible for leading a time study among the 12 policy accountants and processing financial transactions. Charlie also spent time at WealthBiscuit, a B2B, B2C & SaaS blog, where he wrote about the latest AI tools and marketing trends. Aside from Blueprint, Charlie enjoys golf, working out, snowboarding, blogging, and traveling with friends.

• From. Overland Park, KS
• Lives in. Overland Park, KS

Andrew joined Blueprint in 2024 and is responsible for sourcing new investments and due diligence. Prior to Blueprint, Andrew worked as an Investment Banking Fall Analyst at Tri Coast Capital, where he was responsible for executing M&A and capital raise transactions for lower-middle-market companies in the technology, fintech, healthcare, and consumer goods sectors. Aside from Blueprint, Andrew enjoys working out, playing basketball, and trying new restaurants.

• From. San Mateo, CA
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Omar joined Blueprint in 2024 and is responsible for sourcing new investments and due diligence. Prior to joining Blueprint, Omar completed his study abroad at the London School of Economics, where he participated in spring internships at Bank of America, Barclays, and Standard Chartered in the investment banking division. Additionally, Omar worked as a private equity analyst at Stellaris Capital Partners, where he sourced technology companies, completed investment analysis and market research. Omar is currently the president of the Undergraduate Investment Society at the University of California, San Diego. Aside from Blueprint, Omar enjoys playing football and basketball, traveling abroad, and learning new languages.

• From. Ramallah, Palestine
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Prior to Blueprint, Aidan spent time as a sourcing extern for Battery Ventures. He also has experience in equity research for public markets. Aside from Blueprint, Aidan enjoys playing golf, playing the guitar, cooking, and watching football.

• From. San Diego, CA
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Miles joined Blueprint in 2024 and is responsible for sourcing new investments and due diligence. Prior to Blueprint, Miles interned at IEQ Capital, a Wealth Management firm in Foster City, where he was responsible for supporting the client facing teams with investment research, asset allocation analysis, and personalized investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals. Aside from Blueprint, Miles enjoys hiking, cooking, and playing various sports.

• From. Moraga, CA
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Prior to Blueprint, Jesse represented San Diego State University in the Venture Capital Investment Competition at the global level, where he was responsible for due diligence on B2B SaaS companies across multiple verticals. Jesse also served on the San Diego State’s Finance and Investment Society board and was a Tax Intern at Rudisill Accountancy. Aside from Blueprint, Jesse enjoys playing basketball, trying new foods, and spending time with loved ones.

• From. Morro Bay, CA
• Lives in. San Diego, CA

Brendan joined Blueprint in 2024 and is responsible for deal sourcing and market landscaping. Before joining Blueprint, Brendan worked as a Venture Capital Intern for HP Tech Ventures, where he worked primarily in deal sourcing within the generative AI market. Brendan is currently attending San Diego State University, pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Finance with a Minor in Accounting. In addition to school and work, Brendan actively enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family and pets.

• From. San Diego, CA
• Lives in. San Diego, CA