Parker fell in love with the startup world when he built and launched a mobile-based outsourcing platform during college. He got his start in venture capital as an intern at Boston-based .406 Ventures, then spent two summers working with Pillar before joining the team full time in 2018.
At Pillar VC, Parker actively invests in next generation networks, AI-powered apps, software infrastructure, crypto, and data systems. His investments include, Adaptilens, Reclaim, Acelab, All Hands AI, Boolsi, HALO, Lightblocks, Topologic, and SciPhi, among others.
Parker graduated from the University of Michigan, where he earned an interdisciplinary degree and served as captain of the varsity lacrosse team.