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Hannah Berke
Chief of Staff
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.”
– Paulo Coelho

Hannah joined Pear to focus on community and operations, where she helped create Pear Studio and other programs that strengthen our best-in-class founder community. Now, as Chief of Staff, her role has expanded to include fundraising, portfolio management, and leading a variety of other key strategic initiatives for the firm. She works closely with all of Pear’s teams to ensure the firm operates seamlessly, supporting founders and investors alike in achieving their goals.
Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Hannah moved to the Bay Area to attend Stanford, where she was deeply engaged in student life, including serving on the Board of Trustees. Now based in San Francisco, she enjoys spending time in Golden Gate Park and listening to live music when she’s not in the office.
Outside of work you’ll find me…
I love listening to and reading about music. I really like walking around the park and picnicking with friends too!

What is your most used emoji?
💛
What’s your favorite book?
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
What career path did you want to pursue when you were a kid?
A teacher! I had wonderful teachers growing up and I wanted to be just like them.
What are your favorite sports teams?
Memphis Grizzlies! I’m a Tennessean 🙂
Previously
Stanford University
Interested in
Continually finding ways to make things even better for Pear’s portfolio companies and investors. I love working across teams, getting a full view of how the firm operates, and spotting opportunities to improve how we find and support the best companies. Whether it’s refining processes, strengthening relationships, or tackling new challenges, I’m passionate about helping Pear continue to raise the bar and create meaningful impact.