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Brent Tworetzky joins Shasta Ventures as Entrepreneur-in-Residence to scout new startups

From Chegg's digital transformation to Shasta's innovation lab—how a product visionary is shaping the next wave of startups. His ties to Silicon Valley's elite add intrigue.

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Brent Tworetzky joins Shasta Ventures as Entrepreneur-in-Residence to scout new startups

Brent Tworetzky has joined Shasta Ventures as its new Entrepreneur-in-Residence. He will spend the next few months exploring potential startups in industries like e-commerce, education, healthcare, and financial services. His appointment follows a successful career in product management and digital innovation. Tworetzky brings experience from his three-year role at Chegg, where he served as a product manager. There, he oversaw the company’s data and digital services initiatives. He also managed Chegg’s core textbooks division, helping shape its educational technology offerings.

His professional background is matched by a notable personal connection. Tworetzky is married to Randi Zuckerberg, the former head of marketing at Facebook and current CEO of Zuckerberg Media.

At Shasta Ventures, he will focus on identifying new business opportunities. The firm specialises in early-stage investments, particularly in tech-driven sectors. The move places Tworetzky in a position to develop fresh ventures within Shasta’s portfolio. His expertise in digital products and leadership in education technology could influence future projects. The coming months will determine which industries he targets first.

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