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Rick Heitzmann
AddedMar 31, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Rick Heitzmann

Rick Heitzmann

Co-Founder, FirstMark Capital

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Rick Heitzmann's Career

FirstMark Capital
FirstMark Capital

New York City, NY, US

Co-Founder
Pinterest
Pinterest

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board
Disconnect
Disconnect

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board
Crisp
Crisp

New York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board
HopSkipDrive
HopSkipDrive

Los Angeles, CA, US

Board Member· Board
Dashlane
Dashlane

New York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board
Orchard
Orchard

New York City, NY, US

Board Member· Board

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Rick Heitzmann's Career

FirstMark Capital
FirstMark Capital
Investment FirmInvestment Firm662008New York City, NY, US
Co-Founder

Recent news

Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium raises $100M seed, backed by NvidiaTechCrunch · 2026

Leadership at FirstMark Capital

Amish JaniAmish JaniBoard Member
Lawrence LenihanLawrence LenihanCo-Founder
Pinterest
Pinterest
Public$1.5B5.3k2008San Francisco, CA, US
Board Member· Board

Recent news

Y Combinator alum Skio sells for $105M cash, only raised $8M, founder saysTechCrunch · 2026
Former Pinterest team redesigns email with Extra — and it’s actually goodTechCrunch · 2026
GRAI believes AI can make music more social, not replace artistsTechCrunch · 2026

Leadership at Pinterest

Gokul RajaramGokul RajaramBoard Member
Bill ReadyBill ReadyCo-Founder & CEO
Jeff JordanJeff JordanBoard Member
Ben SilbermannBen SilbermannBoard Member
Salaam Coleman SmithSalaam Coleman SmithBoard Member
Evan SharpEvan SharpBoard Member

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TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC operates TikTok and related apps in the U.S. under data-security safeguards.

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PinevioPinevioSan Francisco, CA, USContent Curation, Social Mediaest. 2010PinevioSan Francisco, CA, US · est. 2010

Pinevio: A social platform that curates content based on user interests, providing valuable data for brands.

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QuoraQuoraMountain View, CA, USContent, QA Platformest. 2009QuoraMountain View, CA, US · est. 2009

Quora, Inc.: A global platform for user-generated Q&A content and internet media services.

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Lokker: Real-time privacy protection software for marketers and tech teams.

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Crisp
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Greg SteinerGreg SteinerBoard Member
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Kidcaboo is a children's rideshare service that schedules safe, reliable rides for school-aged children with vetted driving nannies.

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