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Tory Macdonald

Chief of Staff

Throughout my career, I’ve worked alongside some brilliant builders tackling the world’s most challenging problems and creating lasting, positive change. I’m continually inspired by entrepreneurs who excel at both delayed gratification and imaginative thinking. This drew me to First Round, whose dynamic and empowering system puts these types of founders first and nurtures an ecosystem of innovation.

In my role as Chief of Staff, I work alongside First Round Partner Josh Kopelman to evaluate new investment opportunities and support the exceptional builders in the First Round community. 

Prior to First Round, I was the Head of Product at Resonance Companies — a full stack operating system for fashion brands to build a more profitable and sustainable apparel industry.  During my 7 years there, I worked alongside the co-founders across strategy and operations, architecting and launching our digital product from 0 to 1.  As one of the earliest employees I got a front row seat to how creative, contrarian and resilient founders have to be when building something meaningful.  I have experience building products for very different types of customers from consumer to B2B, from hardware to AI applications. I’m a curious person to a fault and I’m always excited to dig into a new space. 

I’m originally from Boston and now call New York City home.  Before I worked in tech, I studied Public Policy at Duke University and was the editor of Duke’s fashion magazine on campus.  On my days off you can find me walking through the city, listening to books or spending time with my friends and family.