“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt
We started Dream Variation Ventures in the summer of 2020 to invest in founders with the courage to dream big and the grit to make those dreams reality. We have made investments across a broad range of industries including tech, sports, health, entertainment, and real estate and are always looking to partner with great people. Please see the “Portfolio Tab” for our representative investments.
In 2022, we also launched the Jaison and Jamie Robinson Foundation to broaden our ability to invest in the causes and issues we care about. We aim to make strategic, multi-year gifts to organizations working on our nation’s toughest challenges such as the racial wealth gap, the childcare system, equitable access to science education, and free and truthful media. Please see the “Foundation Tab” for some of our keystone gifts.
Jaison Robinson | Partner & Co-Founder
Jaison is passionate about space and extreme adventures. He has broken the sound barrier in a Mig-29 fighter jet, spent a week hiking in Antarctica, gone "wing walking" on a biplane and achieved his dream of going to space on Blue Origin's fifth crewed space flight. He is the 623rd person to visit space and the 19th African American in space.
Jaison serves on the National Foundation Board of NPR. He earned a BA from Stanford, with study at Oxford, and a JD from the University of Chicago. He is an Eagle Scout and played water polo at Stanford and on the USA National Team.
Jamie Van Horne Robinson | Partner & Co-Founder
Jamie Van Horne Robinson is a Partner at Dream Variation Ventures, where she invests in and mentors early-stage companies across diverse sectors.
With a passion for supporting visionary founders, Jamie brings a unique perspective to venture investing. Her background includes leadership roles in the non-profit, for-profit, and public sectors, providing her with a deep understanding of complex challenges and the potential for impactful solutions.
Previously, Jamie served as a management consultant at Camber Collective, advising high-profile organizations on strategic initiatives. She also founded and chairs Electing Women of Greater Seattle, a top organization supporting women in political leadership.
Jamie holds an M.A. from the Harvard Kennedy School and a B.A. with distinction in Psychology from Yale University. A former Yale basketball captain and NCAA record holder, she embodies the values of resilience, teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
