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Zach Ware

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Smart Money Rating: 94 out of 100

Managing Partner, VTF Capital

Firm
VTF Capital
Title
Managing Partner
Role
Managing partner
Location
Los Angeles and Las Vegas
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

As Managing Partner Zach, in addition to helping find and support awesome companies, gets to do the boring internal stuff. He’s founded several companies including SHIFT, a massive transportation operation and technology company which nearly killed him. Before that he was Head of Product at Zappos.com and built its current campus. Previously he led distribution and later ecommerce for The Republic of Tea. His background includes leadership in real estate development and government relations. Zach splits his time between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Companies: Thrive Market, Ice, General Assembly, Asana, SurfAir, Ministry of Supply, Stedi, Arka, ReturnBase, Adquick, Arylla, Bungalow Clothing, Galvanize, WithMe, Bow & Drape, AnyPerk, Skillshare.

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