Russ Wilcox

Experience

E Ink

Founder

Transatomic Power

Founder, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Pillar VC

Employee

Pillar Companies

General Partner

Seed stage investing of $500K-$2M per company; bold ideas, leapfrog technologies

Harvest Automation

Advisor

Imprint Energy

Advisor

Soofa

Board Member

Founder

Transatomic Power, E Ink

Employee

Pillar Companies, Pillar VC

Advisor

Harvest Automation, Imprint Energy

Board Member

Soofa

About

Achievements

Founded E Ink, commercialized the science, built factory, shipped millions of displays, and sold company for half a billion dollars.

Describe the most impressive thing you've done.

What I'm Looking For

Passionate, high-caliber people pursuing bold projects that are at a formation or seed stage.

Pillar writes checks from $50K up to $6M, with a sweet spot at $2M. We lead and serve on the Board in most cases.

Describe what you're looking for in a company.

Locations

Massachusetts Cambridge Pittsburgh New York City Raleigh

Q&A

What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

The Goal

If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

This

What words of advice would you give your younger self?

Balance in all things.

What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

Created intricate scavenge hunts and team games for a group of college friends

Which founders or startups do you most admire?

I like founders with charm, drive, savvy business judgement, and a self-improvement attitude. I like startups that build strong moats over time.

What's your super power?

Helping you craft a story that will raise capital.

What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

[email protected]

Russ Wilcox

VC at Pillar. We lead pre-seed and seed rounds for high-potential ventures, both tech and bio.

Founded E Ink, commercialized the science, built factory, shipped millions of displays, and sold company for half a billion dollars.

Passionate, high-caliber people pursuing bold projects that are at a formation or seed stage. Pillar writes checks from $50K up to $6M, with a sweet spot at $2M. We lead and serve on the Board in most cases.

Passionate, high-caliber people pursuing bold projects that are at a formation or seed stage.

Pillar writes checks from $50K up to $6M, with a sweet spot at $2M. We lead and serve on the Board in most cases.