Orion Willow Parrott

General Partner

Orion Willow Parrott is a crypto enthusiast and the founder of Orange Fund (Orange DAO), a decentralized autonomous organization that invests in early-stage blockchain projects. Parrott has been actively involved in the crypto industry since 2013 and has extensive experience in project management, blockchain consulting, and decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. Parrott is a recognized thought leader in the crypto industry and has spoken at various blockchain conferences and events, including the Global Blockchain Summit and the Portland Blockchain Summit. He is also a mentor and advisor to several blockchain startups, including Chainflip, Difo Network, and Pinecone. Parrott is highly active on social media platforms like Twitter, where he shares his insights on the latest developments in the crypto industry and offers advice to budding entrepreneurs. He has gained a considerable following on Twitter and is widely regarded as an expert in the DeFi space. Overall, Orion Willow Parrott is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, known for his expertise in DeFi and blockchain consulting. His contributions to the industry have been instrumental in shaping the future of DeFi and the broader crypto ecosystem.

Name	Orion
Last Name	Willow Parrott
Education	Stanford University, Northeastern University, Y Combinator, Codecademy, University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business, Virginia Tech, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa University
Location	San Francisco, California
Company	Orange Fund (Orange DAO)
Company Overview	Orange DAO is a venture capital investment firm based in the United States. The company focuses on early-stage investments in innovative and disruptive technologies. They provide seed capital and strategic guidance to startups in the blockchain, fintech, and cybersecurity sectors. Orange DAO's mission is to support entrepreneurs in bringing their visions to life and building sustainable businesses. The firm has a team of seasoned professionals with expertise in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship, enabling them to identify high-potential projects and help their portfolio companies succeed. Orange DAO has a strong network of investors and partners, which allows them to connect their portfolio companies with necessary resources for growth.
Sweet Spot	$1,5M (1-5M)
Tags	Crypto/Web3 Web3/Blockchain San Francisco Bay Area

Orion Willow Parrott's Investments

Hatchfi

TOTAL RAISED: $450K

Analog

TOTAL RAISED: None

Quidli

TOTAL RAISED: None

Aya Holding, Inc

TOTAL RAISED: $250K

Career

General Partner	Orange Fund (Orange DAO)
Founding ceo	Lendsnap (2014 - Present )
Program manager	Teledyne Microwave Solutions (TMS) (2011 - 2013 )
Product line manager, airborne twts	Teledyne Microwave Solutions (TMS) (2013 - 2013 )
Controls engineer	Frontier Wind (2008 - 2011 )
Senior systems engineer ii	Raytheon (2008 - 2008 )
Senior systems engineer	Raytheon Co (2002 - 2008 )
Founder	New England Vegetable Oil Coop (2004 - 2005 )
Electronic and hardware engineering intern	ITT Night Vision (1998 - 1998 )