David Fischer, formerly a key player in the meteoric rises of Google and Facebook, is now channeling his expertise into coaching the next generation of startup founders as a partner at 01 Advisors. His journey, marked by scaling two tech giants, positions him as a valuable asset for startups aiming for rapid growth in today's dynamic market.

Fischer’s experience will prove invaluable as our founders learn to scale their growing companies and tackle the challenges that come with that. His wisdom has provided direction on many important matters. This would mean going from founder-led sales to organized sales operations, constructing capable executive suites and measuring the competitive environment.

From Google to Facebook: A Masterclass in Scaling

Prior to coming to 01 Advisors, David Fischer had an extraordinary career growing two of the world’s most important tech companies. He’s a veteran of Google, where he spent eight years as Google’s vice president of sales. Until that is, Facebook hired him to do the same thing.

At the time, Fischer joined when the handful of company’s 1,200 employees and $750 million in revenue. When he departed in 2021, Facebook’s revenue had exploded to more than $100 billion. This remarkable expansion cemented his vision as a strategic leader and operational guru.

Fischer’s unique vantage at both Google and Facebook at such a critical time couldn’t have been accidental. He saw, up close, how these companies went from first finding product-market fit to then turning into category leaders. His hands-on experience navigating these make-or-break developmental stages has made him uniquely qualified to guide emerging companies through their own challenges.

01 Advisors: Investing in the Future

David Fischer invests as second nature. He developed a taste for angel investing, and eventually joined 01 Advisors — a firm started by two of his friends. At 01A’s New York office, which is in the same Lower Manhattan building that houses Union Square Ventures and Inspired Capital, Fischer leverages his operational experience to identify and support promising startups.

Fischer led the charge on a $20 million investment in Haus, a San Francisco–based firm last year. This investment follows a $30 million Series A round earlier this year led by Insight Partners. This investment showcases Fischer’s strategic focus on companies that can drive massive growth and market disruption.

"Before we make an investment, we have to really have conviction that this is a company that can win." - David Fischer

This announcement is a testament to 01 Advisors’ continuing commitment to thoughtfully considering the right investments. They don’t just throw money at the problem.

Navigating the AI Revolution

David Fischer understands that artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the investment space. This change ushers in some exciting opportunities and some monumental challenges for startups.

Fischer understands that AI’s ascendance requires a new strategy for investing. He notes that now, the key is identifying which companies can use AI responsibly and better than their competitors to win a competitive edge.

Fischer is no coward when it comes to calling out familiar glories, he is always on the lookout for the next new thing.

"The only problem with it is, I've had four other people this month put the same chart up, and two of them are your competitors." - David Fischer