Alfred Lin
Director/Board Member at DOORDASH, INC.
Net worth: 255 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Alfred Lin is the founder of Venture Frogs LLC, which was founded in 1999.
He held the title of General Manager from 1999 to 2014.
He is also the founder of ZipLine Medical, Inc., AirBnb, Inc., Stella & Dot LLC, Houzz, Inc., DoorDash, Inc., Dia Styling Co., Code.org, Cobalt Robotics, Inc., Kalshi, Inc., Sequoia Capital, Sequoia Capital Operations LLC, Next Trucking, Inc., and Zethos, Inc. Mr. Lin is currently the Director at ZipLine Medical, Inc., Independent Director at AirBnb, Inc., Director at Stella & Dot LLC, Director at Houzz, Inc., Independent Non-Executive Director at DoorDash, Inc., Director at Dia Styling Co., Director at Code.org, Director at Cobalt Robotics, Inc., Director at Kalshi, Inc., Partner at Sequoia Capital, Partner at Sequoia Capital Operations LLC, Board Member at Next Trucking, Inc., and Board Member at Zethos, Inc. He has previously worked as the Chairman & Chief Financial Officer at Zappos.com LLC from 2005 to 2010, Director at Humble Bundle, Inc. from 2011 to 2017, Director at Achievers Corp., Director at Trip Remix LLC, Vice President-Finance & Administration at LinkExchange, Inc. from 1996 to 1998, Vice President-Finance & Business Development at Tellme Networks, Inc. from 2001 to 2005, Board Member at Achievers Corp.
from 2011 to 2015, Board Member at Kiwi, Inc. from 2011 to 2015, and Board Member at Shopular, Inc. from 2015 to 2016.
Mr. Lin received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1994 and his graduate degree from Stanford University in 1996.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DOORDASH, INC. CLASS A
0.38% | 2023-11-19 | 1,413,965 ( 0.38% ) | 181 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
AIRBNB, INC. CLASS A
0.10% | 2024-03-14 | 451,095 ( 0.10% ) | 74 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
Alfred Lin active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| AIRBNB, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-10-31 |
| DOORDASH, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-04-30 |
Dia Styling Co.
 Dia Styling Co. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Dia Styling Co. operates online portal which offers personal styling services for women. It offers customers personal styling service from their homes. The company was founded by Lydia Gilbert and Nadia Boujarwah in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2016-07-31 |
Zethos, Inc.
 Zethos, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zethos, Inc. provides human resource tools that automatically respond to lenders, landlords, and others who need to verify employment. The company was founded by Ryan Sandler, Victor Kabdebon and Ethan Winchell and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2018-11-30 |
Next Trucking, Inc.
 Next Trucking, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Next Trucking, Inc. engages in the provision of end-to-end logistics solution. It offers application that enable shippers to find drivers, make own schedule, and manage loads and shipments. The company was founded by Lidia Yan and Elton Chung on December 16, 2016and is headquartered in Lynwood, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-30 |
Sequoia Capital
 Sequoia Capital Investment ManagersFinance Sequoia Capital is a venture capital arm of Sequoia Capital Operations LLC, founded in 1972 by Don Valentine. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2010-09-30 |
Sequoia Capital Operations LLC
 Sequoia Capital Operations LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sequoia Capital Operations LLC engages in the provision of venture capital financing services. It serves the healthcare, finance, and media industries. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-09-30 |
Kalshi, Inc.
 Kalshi, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Kalshi, Inc. develops and operates an online platform where users can predict events in sports, politics, entertainment, and financials. The firm offers Kalshi application. The company was founded by Luana Lopes Lara and Tarek Mansour and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
ZipLine Medical, Inc.
 ZipLine Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ZipLine Medical, Inc. engages in the development of non-invasive surgical skin closure devices. It offers Zip Surgical,m PreLoc Wound Care, and Zipstitch Consumer platforms. The company was founded by Amir Belson in 2009 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2012-05-31 |
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Training of Alfred Lin
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| AIRBNB, INC. | Consumer Services |
| DOORDASH, INC. | Transportation |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Zappos.com LLC
 Zappos.com LLC Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Zappos.com LLC operates an online apparel retail store. Its products encompass accessories, baby products, bags and handbags, beauty products, apparel, eyewear, house ware, jewelry, shoes, sporting goods and watches. The company was founded by Nick Swinmurn and Tony Hsieh in June 1999 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Retail Trade |
Cobalt Robotics, Inc.
 Cobalt Robotics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cobalt Robotics, Inc. operates as a service robotics company. The firm provides physical security space that develops indoor autonomous mobile robots that work with security and facility operations staff. It specializes in business security, facilities management, security guard service, robotics, robot security, office security and warehouse security. The company was founded by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle in 2016 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Technology Services |
Venture Frogs LLC
 Venture Frogs LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999 by Tony Hsieh and Alfred Lin, Venture Frogs LLC is a venture capital firm located in San Francisco | Finance |
LinkExchange, Inc.
 LinkExchange, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services LinkExchange, Inc. provides website design and assistance services. The company was founded on July 25, 1996 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Technology Services |
Humble Bundle, Inc.
 Humble Bundle, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Humble Bundle, Inc. provides online gaming services. Its games include Trine, Shadow grounds Survivor, Shadow grounds, Splot, Jack Claw, Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child's Play Charity. The company was founded by Jeffrey Rosen and John Graham in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
Achievers Corp.
 Achievers Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Achievers Corp. provides employee recognition and rewards solution. It delivers a cloud-based Achievers Employee Success platform that shows reports and trends regarding the company's workforce and employee engagement strategies. The company was founded by Razor Suleman and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Technology Services |
Stella & Dot LLC
 Stella & Dot LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Stella & Dot LLC sells jewelry and fashion accessories. It sells jewelries through its network of commission-earning stylists, individuals who sign up with the company to host trunk sales of the merchandise. the firm's products include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. The company was founded by Jessica Herrin in 2004 and is headquartered in Groveport, OH. | Retail Trade |
Houzz, Inc.
 Houzz, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Houzz, Inc. provides an online platform for home remodeling and design. It offers people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish. The firm’s platform connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. The company was founded by Alon Cohen and Adi Tatarko in February 2009 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Technology Services |
Trip Remix LLC
 Trip Remix LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Trip Remix LLC provides mobile applications that facilitate trip planning. It is the first web and mobile app designed to let customers friends plan trip, helping customers travel better. The company was founded by J.R. Johnson and Varun Khona in September 2011 and is headquartered in Bannockburn, IL. | Technology Services |
Code.org
 Code.org Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Code.org engages in the provision of training on computer science for school students. The company was founded by Hadi Partovi and Ali Partovi in 2013 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Commercial Services |
Dia Styling Co.
Dia Styling Co. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Dia Styling Co. operates online portal which offers personal styling services for women. It offers customers personal styling service from their homes. The company was founded by Lydia Gilbert and Nadia Boujarwah in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
ZipLine Medical, Inc.
ZipLine Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology ZipLine Medical, Inc. engages in the development of non-invasive surgical skin closure devices. It offers Zip Surgical,m PreLoc Wound Care, and Zipstitch Consumer platforms. The company was founded by Amir Belson in 2009 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Health Technology |
Tellme Networks, Inc.
 Tellme Networks, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Tellme Networks, Inc. provides voice application network and communication services. It develops specialized telecommunications systems that use voice recognition to help companies manage customer service calls. The company was founded by Michael S. McCue and Angus Davis in 1999 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Communications |
Kalshi, Inc.
Kalshi, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Kalshi, Inc. develops and operates an online platform where users can predict events in sports, politics, entertainment, and financials. The firm offers Kalshi application. The company was founded by Luana Lopes Lara and Tarek Mansour and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Sequoia Capital Operations LLC
Sequoia Capital Operations LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sequoia Capital Operations LLC engages in the provision of venture capital financing services. It serves the healthcare, finance, and media industries. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Finance |
Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital Investment ManagersFinance Sequoia Capital is a venture capital arm of Sequoia Capital Operations LLC, founded in 1972 by Don Valentine. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Next Trucking, Inc.
Next Trucking, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Next Trucking, Inc. engages in the provision of end-to-end logistics solution. It offers application that enable shippers to find drivers, make own schedule, and manage loads and shipments. The company was founded by Lidia Yan and Elton Chung on December 16, 2016and is headquartered in Lynwood, CA. | Technology Services |
Zethos, Inc.
Zethos, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Zethos, Inc. provides human resource tools that automatically respond to lenders, landlords, and others who need to verify employment. The company was founded by Ryan Sandler, Victor Kabdebon and Ethan Winchell and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Shopular, Inc.
 Shopular, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Shopular, Inc. develops mobile shopping application. It offers consumers of deals when they are in particular stores or shops. The company was founded by Navneet Loiwal and Tommy Tsai in 2012 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Technology Services |
Kiwi, Inc.
 Kiwi, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Kiwi, Inc. operates as an android-focused mobile entertainment company. It develops mobile applications and social games. The company was founded by Omar Siddiqui and Shvetank Jain in August 2011 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Technology Services |
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