Shane Mac

Shane Mac is the San Francisco-based Co-founder and President of XMTP and the Founder and General Partner of Logos Labs. At XMTP, he directs the development of a decentralized messaging protocol designed specifically for web3 applications, an initiative supported by a $25 million funding round led by venture capital firm a16z. Through Logos Labs, Mac operates an active seed-stage venture firm that writes initial investment checks ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 for startups in their pre-seed, seed, and Series A financing rounds. The firm's diverse portfolio of early-stage companies has reached a combined market valuation exceeding $1.5 billion. Before launching his current ventures, he co-founded the technology startup Squared and attended Western Illinois University. Mac's professional background centers on operating and investing in emerging technologies, with a current focus on cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and future of work platforms.