Darrell Williams
Controller
The greatest treasures of life are waiting just beyond the edge of fear. The way to unveil them is simple – take action.
The greatest treasures of life are waiting just beyond the edge of fear. The way to unveil them is simple – take action.
Darrell started his career in retail banking, spending 7 years at a local bank on the Central Coast, which was acquired by Rabobank. He earned his B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University and later joined Ernst & Young in their Bay Area audit practice. During his time there, he worked on high-profile carve-out audits for a public company.
Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship, Darrell transitioned to venture capital, joining Sequoia Capital’s finance team. Over 8 years, he gained a deep understanding of venture finance, working closely with portfolio companies and investors.
Darrell is passionate about continuous learning and process improvement, which he now applies to Pear’s finance team.
What is your most used emoji?
😂 I love a good laugh
What’s your favorite book?
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
What career path did you want to pursue when you were a kid?
I’ve always had a pull towards entrepreneurship and the business of building businesses. I took banking classes in high school to learn how the banking system worked, then studied accounting in college when I was told that it is the “language of business”.
What are your favorite sports teams?
Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers!
What are your hobbies outside of work?
I enjoy being outdoors, whether it’s playing a round of golf, walking my 3-year-old Golden Retriever, Sadie (yes, my phone is full of pictures), going on hikes, or taking road trips to fun places. I also enjoy reading and learning new things.
Previous Experience
- Sequoia Capital
- Ernst & Young
- Wells Fargo
- Rabobank