Lucas Pols
General Partner @ 1752vc | AI Infrastructure & GTM-Focused Investor
I specialize in
“Candid GTM, fundraising & founder feedback from a GP who's done it.”
Background & Highlights
GP. More than just a source of funding, we are a comprehensive platform designed to accelerate success for startups, investors, and emerging venture leaders.
1752Vc
2023 – Present
President Emeritus of Tech Coast Angels (TCA), one of the largest angel investor groups in the U.S.
TCA Venture Group
2018 – Present
ADP President's Club Winner 2012, 2013, 2015, District Manager of the Year 2012 & Sales Executive of the Year 2015
ADP
2009 – 2016
I've sat on both sides of the table — selling, and writing the check. I'm the General Partner at 1752vc, investing where AI enablement meets go-to-market execution. I back startups at the inflection point — where early traction turns into real acceleration. Before venture, I spent years as a top-performing Fortune 200 sales executive, then served as President of Tech Coast Angels. So I've raised, sold, sourced, and invested. What I believe: execution beats ideas, the best companies are painkillers not vitamins, and willingness-to-pay is the clearest signal there is. I'm GTM-first, and I'd rather give you an honest read than a comfortable one. I also train the next generation of investors through the 1752 Venture Fellow Program and host VC Unfiltered.
You'll get advice on
- Venture Capital & Fundraising Strategy
- AI Infrastructure & Application Layer Startups
- GTM Execution & Scaling
- Founder Positioning & Investor Readiness
- Early-Stage Sales & Market Expansion