Stefan Pepe spent his career running consumer-facing digital businesses before becoming a venture investor, with senior roles at Amazon, Gilt Groupe, Zynga, ideeli, Door-to-Door Organics, and Sotheby's, covering everything from early e-commerce to gaming to luxury retail. He was often brought in during major turning points—like leading ideeli as CEO or heading Sotheby's new Product and Technology unit—showing a mix of merchandising and product skills that's rare for someone who now works in venture capital.