Meet Our Team

Adam

Adam

I'm a partner at education-focused VC firm GSV Ventures and have spent most of my career leading tech companies and teams. I was CEO of Teachers Pay Teachers, COO of Etsy and head of international product management at Google (starting in the way back days).

I live in Brooklyn now with my husband and our two kids, but I'll be back and forth between home and the Palisades for the coming year(s) as we help my parents, high school friends, and town rebuild.

Aravindh

Aravindh

I'm a builder at heart with a background in computer science and a passion for creating impactful products. Before founding two companies, I worked as a product manager at Microsoft, Zocdoc, and Teachers Pay Teachers - where I met Adam.

I've been a Brooklynite for 10 years with my wife and a mini goldendoodle puppy who joined the family recently. I grew up in the Bay Area and went to school in San Diego - you'll find me in California every few months.

Hale

Hale

I am an architect and general contractor with first-hand experience in every part of the design and construction process. Currently I lead complex teams as the Senior Managing Director of Design and Construction for Two Trees Real Estate in Brooklyn. Prior to Two Trees, I was a Senior Associate at Taller Enrique Norten Architects, managing bespoke architectural projects. I've led over $3B in construction projects, from single family homes to high-rise mixed-use properties.

When not chasing contractors, I am chasing my two young children in Brooklyn NY where my wife and I call home.