Philip Odegard

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📍 San Francisco, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 9 investments📅 17 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2016𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
9
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17y
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Portfolio

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Oct 2013
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays, experiences and services that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
Investor
Sep 2013
Part of the Airbnb family, HotelTonight is a hotel-booking service focused on making last-minute trips easy and fun, offering travelers seamless, on-demand booking for boutique and independent hotels. Through features such as Daily Drop, personalized daily hotel deals, HotelTonight uses innovation to enable travelers to plan less and live more, while providing hotels new ways to sell inventory. Launched in 2011, HotelTonight is available on iOS, Android, and at hoteltonight.com.
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Aug 2013
We are Uber. The go-getters. The kind of people who are relentless about our mission to help people go anywhere and get anything and earn their way. Movement is what we power. It’s our lifeblood. It runs through our veins. It’s what gets us out of bed each morning. It pushes us to constantly reimagine how we can move better. For you. For all the places you want to go. For all the things you want to get. For all the ways you want to earn. Across the entire world. In real time. At the incredible speed of now. The idea for Uber was born on a snowy night in Paris in 2008, and ever since then our DNA of reimagination and reinvention carries on. We’ve grown into a global platform powering flexible earnings and the movement of people and things in ever expanding ways. We’ve gone from connecting rides on 4 wheels to 2 wheels to 18-wheel freight deliveries. From takeout meals to daily essentials to prescription drugs to just about anything you need at any time and earning your way. From drivers with background checks to real-time verification, safety is a top priority every single day. At Uber, the pursuit of reimagination is never finished, never stops, and is always just beginning.
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Nov 2012
Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity—by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in Sweden in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 70m tracks for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features including offline mode, improved sound quality, and an ad-free music listening experience. Today, Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming service with 365m users, including 165m subscribers across 178 markets. We are the largest driver of revenue to the music business today.
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Sep 2012
Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn’t work together. So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality through Afterpay, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we’ve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next-generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale. Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes – large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We’re building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business and helping sellers worldwide do the same. Square is part of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ), a global technology company with a focus on financial services.
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Apr 2012
More than one billion people around the world use Instagram, and we’re proud to be bringing them closer to the people and things they love. Instagram inspires people to see the world differently, discover new interests, and express themselves. Since launching in 2010, our community has grown at a rapid pace. Our teams are growing fast, too, and we’re looking for talent across engineering, product management, design, research, analytics, technical program management, operations, and more. In addition to our headquarters in Menlo Park, we have thriving offices in New York City and San Francisco where teams are doing impactful work every day.
Investor
Jan 2011
Metas mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. Our technologies help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To help create a safe and respectful online space, we encourage constructive conversations on this page. Please note the following: • Start with an open mind. Whether you agree or disagree, engage with empathy. • Comments violating our Community Standards will be removed or hidden. Please treat everybody with respect. • Keep it constructive. Use your interactions here to learn about and grow your understanding of others. • Our moderators are here to uphold these guidelines for the benefit of everyone, every day. • If you are seeking support for issues related to your Facebook account, please reference our Help Center (https://www.facebook.com/help) or Help Community (https://www.facebook.com/help/community). For a full listing of our jobs, visit https://www.metacareers.com
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Sep 2009
Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable abundance. To achieve our mission, were building a world powered by solar, enabled by battery storage and transported by electric vehicles. We’re committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Headquartered in Texas, we operate six huge, vertically integrated factories across three continents. With over 100,000 employees, our teams take a first-principles approach to designing, building, selling and servicing our products in-house. Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional philosophy of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each member of the team is expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. We’re tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems—and we wouldn’t succeed without our shared passion for making the world a better place.
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2024
Founder
Feb 2024
Vinebotics seamlessly blends the art of viticulture with cutting-edge technology, revolutionizing the way vineyards grow and protect their grapes. Our innovative approach, powered by clean electric energy, AI, and UV-C lighting, ensures sustainable cultivation, superior pest control, and enhanced crop health, aligning with our vision for an environmentally friendly future. From improving efficiency to supporting organic certification, Vinebotics is committed to elevating vineyard management to new heights. With slogans like "Cultivating the Future of Vineyards" and "Grow Green, Grow Smart with Vinebotics," we encapsulate our mission to nurture the land and produce superior wines through sustainable innovation. Join us as we lead the charge in pioneering sustainable viticulture, where every robot in the field marks a step towards a greener, more prosperous future for winemaking.
2021
Principal
Feb 2021
Oilgas is a pioneering Norwegian oil and gas company dedicated to innovation and sustainability. We strive to lead the industry with advanced technologies and environmentally responsible practices. Our mission is to provide efficient energy solutions while protecting our planet for future generations.
2020
Principal
Sep 2020
Matra Steel is a globally recognized leader in the carbon steel industry, specializing in the sourcing and trading of premium steel products. Headquartered in Belgium, we are at the forefront of the steel trading business, connecting the world with high-quality carbon steel materials. Our journey began with a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the global steel market. Today, Matra Steel stands as a testament to that commitment, having grown into a key player in the international steel trade. We specialize in sourcing and supplying a diverse range of carbon steel raw materials, setting industry benchmarks in quality and service. At Matra Steel, our robust global network is our pride. This extensive network enables us to source the finest steel products from across the globe, ensuring our clients have access to the best materials for their needs. Our portfolio encompasses a wide array of steel products, catering to various industries, including construction, automotive, manufacturing, and more. We understand that each project has unique requirements, and we are dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet those specific needs. Our team of experts, with their profound industry knowledge and dedication to excellence, works tirelessly to offer personalized services that align with our clients diverse requirements. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients, grounded in trust and mutual respect. As we continue to expand our reach, Matra Steel remains committed to its core values of integrity, sustainability, and innovation. We are constantly exploring new technologies and practices to enhance our services and reduce our environmental impact. Our goal is not just to be a leader in steel trading but to set a precedent for sustainable and responsible practices in the industry.
2019
Owner
Aug 2019
Tribune Publications manages the digital and interactive operations of 12 major daily Newspaper and 30 Broadcast websites across the country, along with multiple mobile websites and device applications. With more than 50 websites in total, Tribune Publications ranks among the nations leading news and information networks, attracting more than 25 million unique visitors per month.
Founder
2019
Supporting efforts to advance healthcare education, preserve the environment, improve lives and livelihoods, promote safe development of artificial intelligence, and make the philanthropy sector more effective.
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