| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Paige Finn Doherty |
| Education: | Rancho Bernardo High School (Diploma) San Diego State University (BS), Computer Science |
Overview
Paige Finn Doherty is an American venture capitalist, author, and podcaster, recognized for co-founding Behind Genius Ventures at a young age to invest in early-stage companies, authoring Seed to Harvest which simplifies venture capital for adults, and advocating for non-traditional paths into the industry.
Latest News (Feb 14, 2026): Paige Finn Doherty, founding partner of Behind Genius Ventures, recently participated in a $23 million Series A round for insurance platform Equal Parts and a $2.67 million pre-seed round for food-tech startup The Bland Company, both announced on February 10, 2026. She was also recently featured as an all-star alumna in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capital class of 2026.
Early life and education
Paige Finn Doherty was raised in San Diego, California. Her mother works as an artist, and her father is an engineer. She has a younger brother, Owen, who illustrated her book.
Doherty attended San Diego State University (SDSU), where she earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Initially, she studied mechanical engineering for her first three semesters. During her time at SDSU, she participated in the Lavin Entrepreneur Fellowship, a program focused on entrepreneurship, lean startup models, and building a network within the San Diego founder and investor community.
Career beginnings
Before establishing her career in venture capital, Paige Finn Doherty gained experience in the tech industry. She held a position as a Growth Equity Analyst at TVC Capital and later worked as a Developer Success Engineer at WorkOS. During her senior year of college, she dedicated significant time to learning about venture capital through online resources, which built a foundation for her subsequent career path.
Founding of Behind Genius Ventures
In March 2021, Paige Finn Doherty co-founded Behind Genius Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies focused on the future of work and play. She launched the firm at the age of 22. The firm’s first fund raised $5 million and invested in a portfolio that includes companies like Pallet, a job site for creators, and Aviron, a gamified fitness startup. The firm later began investing from a second fund, which raised $8.9 million.
“Seed to Harvest” book and podcast
To make the concepts of venture capital more accessible, Paige Finn Doherty authored Seed to Harvest, a children’s book for adults that explains the industry. The book was initially conceived as a way to explain her passion for the field to her parents. The project’s success helped her connect with her future business partner and other investors. She also hosts the Seed to Harvest podcast, where she interviews founders, creators, and investors about their work and experiences.
Personal life
Paige Finn Doherty is based in San Francisco as of May 2024. She is an enthusiastic surfer. She has spoken about the importance of staying close to her family. Doherty maintains a public presence where she writes about her experiences breaking into the venture capital industry from a non-traditional background.
one of the things I loved about studying applied machine learning in college was that
— Paige Finn Doherty (@paigefinnn) January 22, 2026
you discover elements of humanity at a greater depth.
for ex, speech processing algorithms require knowledge of biology, chemistry, math, grammar, how the inner ear works etc. so cool.
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