TechStars Company
Industry: Capital market company
DescriptionTechstars is an American seed accelerator, founded in Boulder, Colorado in 2006. As of 2017, the company had accepted over 1,000 companies into its programs with a combined market capitalization of $9.6B USD. Founded: 2006, Colorado, United States Headquarters: Boulder, Colorado, United States Managing director: Brad Feld Founders: Brad Feld, Jared Polis, David Cohen, David Brown Subsidiaries: Techstars Ventures, TechStarsLondon Type of business: Limited liability company
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TechStars Employees
Techstars June 2014 - Present
Unitask, Incl May 2013 - August 2014
Royal Management Group May 2012 - August 2013
Education
University of San Diego 2013 — 2016
Accounting and Finance
Augur January 2015 - Present
Interns 2 Startups August 2014 - Present
Techstars August 2014 - May 2015
Nimbus July 2012 - February 2015
Belly February 2012 - June 2012
Deloitte August 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Leadership, Time Management, Product Development, Business Development, Traction, Fundraising, Mentoring, Community Building, Sales, API-As-A-Service, Venture Capital, Strategy, SaaS, Partnerships, Marketing, Operations, Corporate Finance, Recruiting, Cloud Applications, Integration, Business Process, KPI Reports, Databases, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, ERP, Healthy Eating, Fitness, Psychology, Biotechnology, Outcome Focused, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Social Media, Blogging, Adventure Travel, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Ruby, Microsoft Excel, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Project Management, Consulting, NetSuite, Sales Operations, CRM, Salesforce.com
Education
University of Michigan 2007 — 2011
B.S.E, Industrial and Operations Engineering, 3.6 GPA
University of New South Wales 2010 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering
The University of Iowa January 2014 - Present
Componica August 2015 - September 2015
Career and Company December 2014 - September 2015
ACT June 2014 - August 2014
Syncbak, Inc. September 2013 - May 2014
nextstep.io May 2013 - July 2013
RecBob January 2012 - July 2013
TechStars March 2013 - June 2013
Monica Correia Design August 2011 - May 2012
EPX Studio March 2011 - March 2012
Skills
User Experience, User Interface Design, Data Analysis, Product Development, Data Visualization, Project Management, Team Leadership, Interaction Design, d3.js, Graphic Design, Python, Animation, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Information Architecture, Web Design, JavaScript, Web Development, Photoshop, Game Development, HTML, User Interface, CSS, Tableau, Social Media, Persona Creation, Brand Development, Product Design, jQuery, Board Games, Layout, Video Games, Flash, Adobe Creative Suite, ActionScript, 3D Studio Max, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, Computer Animation, Java, 3D, Mobile Games, Scala, Logo Design, Event Planning, 3D Modeling
Education
University of Iowa 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Informatics
University of Iowa 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Art - 3D Design
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History, International Studies
Techstars October 2015 - Present
Matchstick Ventures March 2015 - Present
Confluence Capital Partners September 2013 - Present
Beta.MN October 2013 - Present
Elevate Research July 2014 - Present
BoomBoom Prints March 2012 - Present
Confluence Energy July 2012 - Present
SRA International - Contractor to Colorado Governor's Energy Office January 2011 - July 2012
Gravity Renewables Group April 2010 - June 2011
Entrepreneurial Solutions March 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Renewable Energy, Project Management, Business Development, Sales, Consulting, CRM, Energy, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Energy Efficiency, Financial Modeling, Market Research, Sustainability, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Social Media, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Strategy
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2006
BSB
Victoria University of Wellington 2004 — 2004
Stripe 2015 - Present
Yelp 2014 - 2015
Yelp 2012 - 2014
TechStars 2011 - 2012
Summit Partners 2008 - 2009
Summit Partners 2005 - 2008
Banc of America Securities June 2004 - October 2005
Wachovia Securities (Acquired by Wells Fargo) May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Venture Capital, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Due Diligence, Market Research, Financial Modeling, Analytics, Corporate Development, Strategic Thinking, Investments, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Strategy, Mobile Applications, Product Management, Finance, Consulting
Education
The College of William and Mary
BBA, Finance
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
MBA, Entrepreneurship
Conga February 2015 - Present
Boulder Chamber Orchestra September 2014 - January 2015
SMAK Strategies January 2014 - August 2014
The Studio Boulder & Boulder Weekly September 2013 - January 2014
Techstars June 2013 - August 2013
University of Colorado Boulder August 2009 - May 2013
Skills
Blogging, Event Planning, Yoga, Journalism, Marketing, Social Media, Psychology, Performing Arts, Dance, Creative Writing, Theatre, Advertising, Market Research, Social Networking, Health and Fitness, Calculus and Statistics, Twitter, Facebook, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Writing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Research, Event Management, B2B Marketing, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketo, Content Development, Content Marketing
Education
University of Colorado Senior 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
University of Colorado at Boulder 2009 — 2013
Psychology, Certificate in Advertising
Vail Valley Performing Arts Academy 1996 — 2008
Prima-Temp September 2015 - Present
Techstars August 2014 - Present
Telespine February 2015 - Present
Skills
Marketing, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Advertising, Management, Writing, Editing, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, Senior
Monarch High School 2008 — 2012
CA Technologies July 2015 - Present
Techstars June 2015 - Present
Rally Software (Acquired by CA Technologies) April 2014 - July 2015
Collective IP / Covalent Data October 2013 - April 2014
MyCCA.net October 2012 - November 2013
Trada May 2012 - November 2012
Rally Software 2005 - May 2012
BEA Systems (Acquired by Oracle) 2000 - 2004
Avitek (Acquired by BEA Systems) 1998 - 2000
BDM Technologies 1995 - 1998
Skills
Salesforce.com, Demand Generation, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing, B2B, SaaS, Lead Generation, Web Analytics, Product Launch, Sales Enablement, PPC, Integrated Marketing, SEO, Go-to-market Strategy, Lead Management, Professional Services, Online Marketing, Start-ups, Inbound Marketing, Inbound Lead Generation, Enterprise Software, B2C, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Scrum, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Solution Selling, Product Management, Sales, Management, Marketing, Sales Process, Business Development, Strategy, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Selling, Sales Presentations, Leadership, CRM, Eloqua, Program Management, Email Marketing, Product Development
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 1990 — 1995
BS, Business Admin, Marketing, Information Systems
Fairview Highschool 1987 — 1990
HS Diploma
Audrey Gelman July 2015 - Present
modelFIT July 2015 - Present
Nylon Magazine June 2015 - July 2015
Fast Company August 2013 - August 2014
TechStars June 2013 - August 2013
Free People March 2012 - August 2012
Brandy Melville May 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Visual Design, Public Speaking, Persuasive Speaker, Persuasive Writing, Facebook, Journalism, Social Networking, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Event Planning
Education
University of Miami 2012 — 2016
TechStars February 2014 - Present
www.coffeetalkmom.com June 2011 - Present
Patriot Boot Camp Presented By Techstars June 2015 - August 2015
Taste of the Season January 2011 - December 2012
Restoration Outreach March 2010 - October 2010
Jet Support Corporation January 1990 - January 1992
The Broadmoor May 1985 - August 1985
Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Editing, Event Management, Blogging, Facebook, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Creative Direction, Nonprofits, Leadership, Fundraising, Management
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 1982 — 1986
Education, Bachelors of Science
Techstars January 2014 - Present
TechMill May 2014 - January 2015
Techstars. May 2014 - November 2014
LittleDOCC December 2013 - November 2014
Render Crowd Intelligence July 2013 - November 2014
TEDxUNT November 2013 - June 2014
Startup Digest 2013 - May 2014
Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization of UNT November 2012 - May 2014
Startup Weekend Denton June 2013 - January 2014
UNT's Innovation Greenhouse May 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Collaborative Innovation, Collaborative Networks, Social Action, Community Action, Sustainable Strategies, Crowdsourcing, Social Promotion, Fundraising, Social Networking, Advertising, Public Speaking, Time Management, Leadership, Program Management, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Start-ups, Management, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships
Education
University of North Texas 2008 — 2013
Buttonwood Investment Services, LLC May 2015 - Present
Buttonwood Investment Services, LLC May 2015 - Present
Childs McCune LLC March 2014 - April 2015
US Attorney's Office July 2013 - February 2014
Let Us Read Foundation April 2011 - December 2012
TechStars May 2012 - August 2012
U.S. Department of Justice January 2012 - April 2012
International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia May 2011 - August 2011
ONEOK September 2006 - August 2009
Education
University of Tulsa College of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Tulsa 2010 — 2012
Masters of Science in Finance, Corporate Finance
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business 2002 — 2006
B.S., Venture Management
Angel Investor January 2011 - Present
Unpitch November 2013 - Present
Various Startups January 2011 - Present
Harvard Innovation Lab February 2015 - Present
TechStars February 2013 - Present
MassChallenge February 2012 - Present
Objective Logistics (acq. by Bit9) November 2008 - June 2015
Rekindle, Inc. (acq. by NYSE: HUBS) January 2014 - March 2015
Mirus Capital Advisors, Pacific Crest Securities January 2007 - November 2008
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
BSE, Finance
Jana February 2015 - Present
Grokky February 2014 - Present
TechStars January 2014 - Present
Friendbuy - Referral Marketing Software May 2013 - Present
Buggl July 2012 - Present
Wyth (acq. by Airbnb) July 2013 - May 2014
BabbaCo (acq. by Barefoot Books) July 2012 - February 2013
HubSpot September 2011 - April 2012
HubSpot March 2010 - September 2011
HubSpot July 2007 - March 2010
Skills
Software Engineering, Engineering Management, Python, Django, Java, JavaScript, CSS, Git, GitHub, Heroku, Web Applications, Web Development, User Experience, SEO, Solr, Salesforce.com API, Facebook API, Twitter API, Agile Project Management, Database Administration, Salesforce.com, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Github, Start-ups
Education
University of New Hampshire 2003 — 2005
BA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2001 — 2003
BS
Two Sigma October 2014 - Present
Techstars May 2015 - Present
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Pennsylvania
Service.com August 2015 - Present
Techstars June 2015 - Present
Team Detroit September 2011 - Present
Lighting Supply November 2007 - January 2012
Compuware September 2008 - September 2011
Covisint, A Subsidiary of Compuware November 2007 - September 2008
Pure Visibility June 2007 - October 2007
Proxicom December 2005 - May 2007
Sapient July 2004 - November 2005
DaimlerChrysler May 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Modeling, Start-ups, Governance, Advisory Boards, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process..., Grant Writing, Media Planning, Market Planning, Direct Marketing, E-commerce, Value Proposition, Ideation, IT Strategy, Online Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Entrepreneurship, Web Analytics, Value Propositions, Strategy, Product Marketing, SEO, Business Development, Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Program Management, Analytics, Mobile Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, B2B, Management, CRM, SEM, Lead Generation, Consulting, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing, Enterprise Software
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2001 — 2005
MBA, Strategy, Marketing
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1993 — 1995
BBA, Finance, Marketing
Eisenhower Senior High School 1988 — 1991
High School
BREAKFAST October 2009 - Present
Hyper Island June 2014 - Present
TechStars November 2013 - March 2014
Poke London February 2008 - November 2009
EVB, Digitas, Ogilvy, Razorfish, Riot, R/GA, Critical Mass June 2008 - November 2008
Poke New York April 2007 - February 2008
Agency.com August 2005 - May 2007
MRM Worldwide May 2005 - September 2005
One Trick Pony September 2004 - May 2005
Modem Media / Digitas May 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Persona, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Interactive Advertising, User Experience, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Digital Media, Interactive Marketing, Information Architecture, Digital Strategy, Typography, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, User-centered Design, Corporate Identity, Information Design, Interactive Media
Education
University of Delaware
BFA, Visual Communications
DataRobot April 2012 - Present
Techstars 2013 - 2013
Techstars 2013 - 2013
Techstars 2013 - 2013
Travelers Insurance January 2007 - March 2012
Skills
Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Decision Trees, Linear Regression, Analytics, Time Series Analysis, Machine Learning, R, SAS programming, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Logistic Regression, Data Mining, SAS, Statistics, Python, Algorithms, Quantitative Analytics, Cluster Analysis, Business Analytics, Customer Analysis, Big Data
Education
University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Global Accelerator Network 2011 - Present
TechStars 2011 - 2013
SUNRx 2009 - 2011
American Red Cross 2008 - 2009
American Red Cross 2007 - 2008
American Red Cross 2006 - 2007
American Red Cross 2005 - 2006
W.L. Gore & Associates 2004 - 2005
Skills
Customer Relations, Business Management, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Project Management, Management, Customer Service, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Investments, Strategic Partnerships, Program Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Angel Investing
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2010 — 2012
Masters, Business Administration
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Psychology
(Freelance) June 2015 - Present
Techstars. March 2014 - Present
US Department of Health & Human Services July 2007 - June 2015
US Department of Health and Human Services July 2014 - December 2014
University of Missouri July 2006 - June 2007
University of Missouri July 2003 - June 2006
Skills
Public Health, Research, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Statistical Data..., Medicare, Research Administration, Grant Writing, Training Delivery, Human Subjects Research, Coaching, Federal Grants..., Program Management, Training
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
MPA, Public Policy
University of Missouri-Columbia
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Biology, Psychology, Animal Science
Return Path July 2015 - Present
Techstars July 2014 - Present
Return Path October 2013 - July 2015
Return Path January 2013 - October 2013
Return Path April 2011 - January 2013
Return Path August 2010 - April 2011
Return Path July 2008 - August 2010
OneRiot July 2007 - July 2008
IBM December 2004 - July 2007
IBM May 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Product Management, SaaS, Competitive Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Planning, Strategy, Voice of the Customer, User Stories, Email Marketing, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Agile Project Management, E-commerce, Product Marketing, Start-ups, Enterprise Software, Web Analytics, User Experience, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, Multi-channel Marketing, Demand Generation, Team Management, Mobile Devices, Product Strategy, Roadmap, Patents, Lean Startup
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2003 — 2006
MBA, Business Administration
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business 1997 — 2001
BS, Management of Information Systems
Kytelabs January 2013 - Present
Techstars December 2013 - March 2014
IBM May 2012 - August 2012
EVERTEC January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
C, C++, Arduino, Java, PCB design, Web Development, JavaScript, Entrepreneurship, Photoshop, Soldering, Crowdfunding, Design for Manufacturing, HTML 5, Embedded Systems, Witty Banter, HTML5, Python
Education
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 2008 — 2022
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering
Startup Weekend: NEXT 2012 — 2012
Entrepreneurship
Kidrobot December 2012 - Present
Techstars June 2014 - Present
Boomtown Accelerator March 2015 - Present
Achilles International-Colorado May 2015 - Present
Kidrobot April 2010 - October 2011
Pearl Izumi June 2006 - April 2010
Salomon 2001 - 2004
Skills
Footwear, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Apparel, Product Development, Trade Shows, Sporting Goods, Graphic Design, Consumer Products, Brand Development, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Creative Direction, Sportswear, Brand Management, Fashion
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
St. Johnsbury Academy 1988 — 1991
Latham & Watkins September 2011 - September 2013
Deming Center Venture Fund March 2010 - May 2011
TechStars February 2011 - April 2011
Caplan and Earnest LLC May 2010 - April 2011
Holland & Hart LLP August 2009 - December 2009
University of Colorado May 2009 - August 2009
MarketForce Information May 2009 - August 2009
University of Virginia August 2006 - July 2008
Chin & Curtis, LLP August 2003 - July 2006
Education
University of Colorado School of Law 2008 — 2011
JD
Middlebury College 1999 — 2003
BA
JSA Interactive April 2011 - Present
TechStars March 2010 - Present
Julian Awad January 2012 - Present
MIT Venture Mentoring Service April 2010 - Present
Chinaccelerator May 2010 - Present
TBA (stealth) 2010 - Present
The Founder Institute May 2010 - June 2010
Finpago January 2009 - June 2009
Smart Genetics November 2006 - October 2008
CIGNA April 2002 - November 2006
Skills
Start-ups, Online Marketing, SEO, Public Speaking, Conversion Optimization, Traffic Generation, Group Presentations, Mentoring, Entrepreneur, Problem Solving, Venture Capital, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, SEM, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Reputation Management, Online Reputation..., Reputation, Google Adwords, Google Adwords..., Business Analysis, Google Analytics, WebTrends Analytics, Local Marketing, Website Localization, Local Advertising, Lifetime Value, Google Website Optimizer, Landing Page..., Landing Pages, Channel Optimization, Extemporaneous Speaking, Engaging Speaker, SaaS, PPC, Blogging, Marketing, Facebook, Lead Generation, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Web Marketing, Advertising, B2B
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2001 — 2006
BBA, Management, Marketing
University of Colorado at Denver 1994 — 1994
International Business
University of Northern Colorado 1992 — 1994
International Business
Jakarta International School 1987 — 1991
Brooklyn Museum January 2015 - Present
TechStars March 2014 - Present
Kickstarter February 2013 - April 2014
Pinterest July 2012 - November 2012
Flickr May 2010 - May 2012
Flickr April 2009 - April 2010
Flickr April 2007 - March 2009
IGT March 2006 - March 2007
greatstrings.com March 2003 - March 2007
Yahoo! July 2000 - July 2004
Skills
Community Management, Blogging, Technical Writing, E-commerce, Quality Assurance, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Customer Support, Content Management, Editing, Web Content, Community Sites, Content Development, Social Media, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, User Experience, WordPress, Digital Marketing, Web 2.0, Editorial, Public Relations, SEO, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Google Analytics, New Media, Social Media Measurement, SEM, Online Marketing, Information Architecture, User Generated Content, Creative Direction, Web Analytics, Copywriting, Web Content Management, Marketing, Web Project Management, Community Building, CMS, Email Marketing, Storytelling, Social Marketing, Content Marketing, SMO, Corporate Blogging, Analytics, User Interface Design
Education
The Flatiron School 2014 — 2014
Web Development
University of Nevada-Reno 1993 — 1999
B.A., Double Major in English Literature & Anthropology
Sqord, Inc. June 2011 - Present
TechStars June 2013 - September 2013
Dore Duds January 2008 - February 2013
Parish Capital Advisors January 2010 - December 2010
Linden Thomas and Company June 2006 - January 2009
Wachovia November 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Strategic Leadership, Strategic Alliances, Start-ups, Customer Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, New Business Development, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, E-commerce, Private Equity, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Investments, Leadership
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School 2009 — 2011
MBA
Vanderbilt University 2000 — 2004
BS
Nanigans August 2015 - Present
Nanigans December 2013 - August 2015
Techstars 2014 - 2014
Nanigans September 2011 - November 2013
CraveLabs 2011 - 2011
Grinnit, Inc 2010 - 2011
Pulse Trading 2008 - 2011
Beija Corp 2007 - 2010
Skills
Inside Sales, Direct Sales, Product Management, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Start-ups, Consumer Products, Consumer Behavior, Online Advertising, Adtech, Online Marketing, Marketing, Lead Generation, Facebook Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Analytics, Product Development, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Customer Acquisition, E-commerce, Web Analytics, Enterprise Software, Market Research, CRM, Social Media, B2B, Strategic Partnerships, Management, User Experience, Strategy, SaaS
Education
University of Pennsylvania
BSE, Systems Science & Engineering
Imatest November 2012 - Present
TopTech Finder August 2011 - Present
TechStars March 2012 - August 2013
Founder Institute May 2010 - December 2011
HotShoo, LLC February 2010 - December 2010
Fuser.com June 2006 - July 2009
Webroot Software, Inc. November 2002 - July 2005
Rogue Wave Software, Inc. 2001 - 2002
netLibrary, Inc. 2000 - 2001
BI Incorporated 1998 - 2000
Skills
Product Management, Executive Management, Operations Management, Consumer Products, Software Products, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, Team Building, Automotive Repair, Automotive Technology, Employee Management, Strategic Partnerships, Software, Management, Mobile Devices, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Security, Leadership, Enterprise Software, Sales, Integration, Strategy, Venture Capital, Market Research, E-commerce, SaaS, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Product Marketing, Corporate Development, User Experience, Go-to-market Strategy, New Business Development, Business Planning, Networking, Leadership Development, CRM, Angel Investing, Cloud Computing, Lead Generation
Education
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration 1996 — 1997
MBA
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration 1988 — 1990
BSBA
TechStars June 2013 - Present
Adobe Systems May 2007 - Present
Scene7 March 2004 - May 2007
Equilibrium March 2000 - February 2004
XOOM/NBCi January 1999 - March 2000
Scientific Learning Corp January 1997 - January 1999
MNI Interactive (MusicNet) October 1995 - November 1997
Skills
SaaS, Pre-sales, Product Marketing, Requirements Analysis, RFP, Product Management, Demos, Rich Media, Solution Selling, E-commerce, Cross-functional Team..., SEO, Enterprise Software, Online Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Start-ups, Web Content Management, Web Experience, CQ, Scene7, Omniture, Cloud Marketing, Retail, Web Development, Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Professional Services, Sales Process, Integration, Sales Operations, Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Analytics
Education
University of Michigan 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1991 — 1995
BBA
Idealab February 1996 - Present
Startup Institute September 2013 - Present
TechStars September 2012 - Present
IBM - consultant to Director of Design 1992 - 2001
Lotus 1986 - 1992
Apple Computer 1982 - 1986
Polaroid Corporation 1976 - 1982
Skills
Corporate Branding, Branding Development, Brand Communication, Corporate Identity, Graphic Design, User Interface Design, Logo Design, Logo Development, Logos, Logo Creation, Art, User Experience, Information Architecture, Typography, Brand Development, User Interface, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Illustration, Mac, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Packaging, Graphics, Concept Development, Layout, Brochures, Photoshop, Photography, Copywriting, Posters, Creative Development, Ideation, Design Strategy, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, User Experience Design, Branding, Branding & Identity, Creative Strategy
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1968 — 1972
English, Art
Primary Venture Partners August 2015 - Present
Techstars January 2015 - Present
Karma June 2012 - August 2015
Techstars February 2012 - June 2012
Bank of America Merrill Lynch July 2010 - February 2012
Goldman Sachs June 2009 - August 2009
Goldman Sachs June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Start-ups, Corporate Development, Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Business Development, Early-stage Startups, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Corporate Communications, Strategic Partnerships, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Private Equity, Angel Investing, Trading, Valuation, Venture Capital, IPO, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Analytics, Investment Banking
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2006 — 2010
BS, Finance, Marketing
Techstars September 2015 - Present
Target March 2015 - Present
Traveling September 2014 - March 2015
Bigcommerce December 2013 - September 2014
Rosetta Stone November 2012 - December 2013
PayPal April 2012 - November 2012
PayPal March 2011 - April 2012
PayPal September 2010 - March 2011
GraysOnline 2009 - 2010
Visa Europe 2007 - 2009
Skills
Product Management, E-commerce, Strategy, Mobile Payments, Product Development, Mobile Devices, Team Leadership, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, E-payments, Strategic Partnerships, Team Building, Mobile Applications, Product Innovation, Rock, Leadership, CRM, Executive Management, Go-to-market Strategy
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 1996 — 2001
BA, Political Science
Techstars July 2015 - Present
Techstars February 2015 - June 2015
Ramen October 2014 - January 2015
Techstars Boulder July 2014 - October 2014
Kapost February 2013 - July 2014
Federated Media Publishing, Inc. September 2012 - February 2013
Lijit Networks (Acquired by Federated Media Publishing - Oct. 2011) December 2011 - September 2012
Colorado School of Public Health; UC Denver January 2009 - December 2011
The Aspen Institute June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Digital Media, Marketing, Content Marketing, Digital Strategy, Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, Digital Marketing, Content Management, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, Content Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Process, SaaS, Wordpress, Advertising Operations, Enterprise Software, B2B Marketing Strategy, Marketing Automation, Enterprise Content..., Inbound Lead Generation, Content Auditing, Inbound Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Eloqua, Marketo, B2B Marketing, WordPress
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2002 — 2007
International Affairs
Freelance April 2012 - Present
Techstars June 2015 - September 2015
Chelsea River Gallery May 2013 - August 2014
IncWell September 2013 - October 2013
Chatter Sports June 2012 - July 2012
TEDxUofM January 2011 - March 2011
Skills
Illustration, World Building, Character Design, Concept Design, After Effects, Drawing, Painting, Illustrator, Art, Photoshop, Flash, Adobe Creative Suite, Storyboarding, InDesign, Mac, Dreamweaver, Digital Illustration, Sketching, Conceptual Art, Layout, Vector Illustration, Graphics, Digital Painting, Comics, Typography, User Interface Design, Digital Art, Posters, Comic Books, Visual Communication, Social Media, Creative Direction, Image Editing, Fine Art, Comic Art, Concept Development, Visual Storytelling, Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Logo Design
Education
University of Michigan 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art & Design, German
Apptentive June 2015 - Present
UP Global January 2014 - Present
Sun Valley Resort December 2013 - Present
Biking Billboards August 2011 - June 2015
car2go N.A., LLC June 2014 - August 2014
Startup Weekend November 2012 - June 2013
TechStars July 2012 - November 2012
Biking Billboards August 2010 - August 2011
SSASF (Seattle South African Scholarship Foundation) April 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Ski Coach, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Web Design, WordPress, Online Advertising, Social Media, E-commerce, SEM, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Online Marketing, Start-ups, Web Analytics, Event Planning
Education
University of Denver 2013 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
Lakeside School 2004 — 2012
Slash Keyboard June 2015 - Present
Techstars February 2014 - June 2015
Alphaworks March 2014 - February 2015
Canvas Networks November 2011 - February 2014
Ning June 2008 - November 2011
Skills
User Experience, Product Management, Product Development, Kanban, Agile Project Management, Ning, Strategy, Social Networking, CSS, SaaS, Web Applications, Scrum, Marketing, User Interface Design, Analytics, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Community Management, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2004 — 2008
BA, English, Cognitive Science
drones.fm November 2014 - Present
Facebook January 2014 - Present
Facebook August 2013 - January 2014
Facebook June 2012 - August 2013
Seedcamp January 2011 - August 2013
TechStars January 2011 - August 2013
Facebook August 2010 - July 2012
BBC November 2008 - August 2010
BBC March 2007 - March 2008
AudioAgain April 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Cloud Computing, Radio Production, Facebook, Social Media Development, Radio Broadcasting, HTML5, Advanced CSS, CSS, PHP, Broadcast Engineering, Online Video, Podcasting, Ruby on Rails, Mongo DB, Zend Framework, Git, Web Development, Web Applications, JavaScript, jQuery, JavaScript Libraries, Python, Facebook API, Web Video, HTML 5, JSON, Node.js, Social Media, Radio Producing, Team Management, Scrum, Enthusiast, Music Production, Agile Methodologies, Advocacy, APIs, Ruby, Broadcast
Education
University of Nottingham 2000 — 2004
Master of Engineering (MEng), Electronic Engineering, First Class Honours
Techstars April 2015 - Present
Zipcar July 2013 - April 2015
Zipcar July 2011 - July 2013
Zipcar August 2008 - June 2011
Granum Inc. -- Choice Organic Teas July 2005 - March 2008
Savora International LLC -- Barnes & Watson Fine Teas August 2004 - July 2005
Upton Tea Imports April 1998 - July 2004
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, Parking, Management, Strategy
Education
Coursera
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 2000 — 2002
BA
Worcester State College 1998 — 2000
BriteHub September 2012 - Present
TechStars May 2013 - August 2013
madelife January 2012 - September 2012
Mod Livin May 2009 - December 2011
Skills
Start-ups, Industrial Design, Product Design, Product Management, Management, Furniture, Brand Development, Concept Development, Product Development, Manufacturing, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Interior Design, Retail, Art, Marketing Strategy, Design Thinking, Market Research, Space-planning, Technology Management, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Universal Design, Product Launch
Education
University of Denver 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science/International Studies
Cisco July 2015 - Present
Techstars 2010 - Present
Tacii (Tah-SEE) 2012 - July 2015
Microsoft (Startup Business Group) 2008 - 2012
Brenner Consulting Group 1999 - 2008
Amazon.com 2006 - 2006
Kauffman Foundation (iBridge Network) 2006 - 2006
Melodeo (Acquired by HP) 2005 - 2006
Qpass / OpenMarket (Acquired by Amdocs) 2005 - 2006
Loudeye (Acquired by Nokia) 2003 - 2004
Skills
Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Product Marketing, Mobile Devices, Strategy, Business Development, Business Strategy, Enterprise Software, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Product Strategy, Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, Negotiation, Digital Media, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Business Modeling, SaaS, Mobile Payments, E-commerce, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Wireless, Marketing, Alliances, Venture Capital, New Business Development, Strategic Alliances, Big Data, Consulting, Mobile Technology, Analytics, Product Planning, User Experience, Retail Technology, Intellectual Property, Search, Managing Start-ups, Financial Modeling, Joint Ventures, Telepresence, Product Launch, General Aviation, Private Piloting, Predictive Analytics
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering (Computer Architecture & VLSI Concentration)
Techstars January 2014 - Present
CustomMade Ventures April 2012 - October 2013
Winter Wyman November 2010 - March 2012
CBS Radio - WBCN May 2009 - August 2009
CBS Radio - WBCN May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Retention Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Culture, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, Django, Cold Calling, Internet Recruiting, Sourcing, Leadership, Strategy, Interviews, Contract Recruitment, Temporary Placement, Applicant Tracking..., Strategic Planning, College Recruiting, Screening, Analysis, Benefits Negotiation, Staffing Services, Executive Search, Onboarding, Resume Writing, Business Development, Screening Resumes, MongoDB
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA Communications, Information Technology Minor
Spartz June 2009 - Present
Techstars. 2012 - Present
HY Connect January 2014 - Present
SocialCrunch February 2012 - Present
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Start-ups, Digital Marketing, SEM, Market Research, Digital Strategy, Facebook, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Publishing, YouTube, Social Networking, Product Marketing, SEO, Storytelling, Leadership, User Experience, Marketing, Blogging, Strategic Partnerships, PPC, Google Adwords, E-commerce, Mobile Marketing, Growth Hacking
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2005 — 2009
BA
Techstars March 2015 - Present
MapQuest November 2012 - March 2015
Everlater August 2008 - October 2012
GE Commercial Finance September 2005 - 2008
Jim Collins LLC 2003 - 2005
Skills
Start-ups, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Product Marketing, Front End Engineering..., Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, E-commerce, Leadership, Business Development, Mobile Applications, Management, Mobile Devices, Analysis, Product Development, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Blogging
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Finance
Think InsideOut, LLC January 2010 - Present
Inscite Partners, LLC January 2004 - Present
Susan G. Komen® Colorado April 2012 - March 2014
Komen Denver April 2010 - March 2014
TechStars 2009 - 2009
Colorado Youth at Risk June 2006 - December 2007
Mobius Venture Capital 2000 - 2004
HQ Global Workplaces 1998 - 2000
Neuropsychologoical Consultants 1996 - 1998
Southeastern Healthcare Systems 1994 - 1996
Skills
Start-ups, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Fundraising, Turn-around Situations, Large Group Facilitation, Small Group Training, Management Consulting
Education
University of Denver 2005 — 2008
MA, Organizational Leadership & Conflict Resolution
University of North Florida 1989 — 1992
BHS, Health Care Administration
Innovation Arts Group June 2013 - Present
Tavour January 2013 - Present
TechStars June 2011 - Present
Raveable.com June 2008 - Present
Microsoft August 2005 - June 2008
Microsoft Corporation August 2001 - September 2005
Microsoft Corporation November 1999 - August 2001
The Gallup Organization 1996 - 1999
Skills
SQL Server, Databases, Distributed Systems, Product Management, Start-ups, Data Synchronization, New Venture Development, Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server, Strategy, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, SaaS
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
BoxGroup January 2011 - Present
TechStars January 2011 - December 2012
Zimmer Lucas Partners June 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Venture Capital, Angel Investing, Financial Modeling, Investments, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Devices, Business Strategy, Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Corporate Development
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Finance, Fine Art
Ethical Culture Fieldston School 1999 — 2003
Techstars March 2015 - Present
Techstars 2011 - Present
Islander Holdings July 2008 - Present
Skills
Executive Management, Operations, Finance, Start-ups, Mergers, International Business, Venture Capital, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Product Management, Online Advertising, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Enterprise Software, Change Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy, Private Equity, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media, SaaS, E-commerce, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Cloud Computing, Leadership, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Online Marketing, Lead Generation, Management Consulting, Telecommunications, Contract Negotiation, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, CRM, Consulting, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales, Networking, New Business Development, Mobile Devices, Angel Investing, Cross-functional Team..., Salesforce.com
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 1993 — 1995
MBA, Business
University of Colorado at Denver 1978 — 1983
Engineering Studies, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
StreetShares November 2014 - Present
Techstars July 2014 - November 2014
Amazon August 2012 - August 2013
Amazon May 2011 - August 2011
US Marine Corps May 2006 - June 2010
Skills
Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Process Improvement, Project Management, Analysis, Program Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Sales, Advertising, Valuation, Team Leadership, Management Consulting, Business Development, Military Operations, Operations Management, Long-term Customer..., Taxidermy
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations, Strategy
University of Colorado Boulder 2001 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
Techstars July 2015 - Present
Techstars in Austin May 2013 - July 2015
Techstars Cloud October 2012 - May 2013
Daniels College of Business January 2011 - March 2012
University of Denver's Daniels College of Business September 2010 - March 2012
Biotrends International June 2011 - September 2011
RG2 Consulting, LLC, Franchisee Recruiting and Consulting January 2011 - June 2011
Daniels College of Business September 2010 - December 2010
ATASA (Arrendadora y Transportadora Aerea S.A.) January 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Operations Management, Venture Capital, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Expansion Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Research, Management, Business Strategy
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
University of Texas at San Antonio - College of Engineering
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Galvanize February 2014 - Present
Foundry Group April 2012 - January 2014
Beta Ltd. 2012 - 2014
TechStars May 2011 - May 2012
Interface Communications Company 2010 - May 2011
Cauldwell Wingate 2007 - 2009
Mountain Creek Development Corporation January 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Due Diligence, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Finance, Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Development, Product Development, New Business Development, Investments, Valuation, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Management, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Market Research, Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, Private Equity, Market Analysis, SaaS, Management
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2010 — 2012
MBA, Entrepreneurial Finance
University of Colorado Boulder 2001 — 2005
BA, Management Operations
JonathanRozen.com October 2012 - Present
Techstars May 2014 - August 2014
Techstars May 2013 - August 2013
Backstage Chicago April 2011 - October 2012
Shrug House, LLC June 2010 - October 2012
Ogilvy & Mather / Los Angeles June 2008 - August 2008
Freelance May 2004 - August 2005
Green St. Records March 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Creative Strategy, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Advertising, Art Direction, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Content Strategy, Outdoor Advertising, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Concept Development, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
The Creative Circus 2005 — 2007
Certificate, Art Direction
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2005
B.A., Advertising
Pearson Affordable Learning Fund July 2014 - Present
Memorang September 2013 - Present
Pearson March 2012 - July 2014
Beyond Business January 2014 - June 2014
CK-12 Foundation September 2011 - March 2012
EnCorps, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
University of Colorado at Boulder August 2009 - May 2011
TechStars May 2010 - August 2010
Marcus & Millichap January 2009 - May 2009
Marcus & Millichap August 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Financial Modeling, Public Speaking, Excel, Research, Customer Development, Entrepreneurship, Analysis, Start-ups, Community Building, Strategy, Program Management, Project Management
Education
University of Virginia 2000 — 2004
BA, Urban Studies
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Entrepreneurship, Finance
R/GA May 2015 - Present
The New School January 2011 - Present
TechStars December 2013 - March 2015
GetGlue May 2013 - November 2013
Tanenbaum Center September 2012 - April 2013
UNDP August 2012 - January 2013
Grassroot Soccer May 2012 - August 2012
The New School April 2011 - May 2012
Righteous Pictures September 2011 - March 2012
Youth Empowerment Alliance, Inc. August 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Social Media, International Relations, Sports Development, Event Management, Non-profits, Editing, Blogging, Final Cut Pro, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Research, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Human Resources, Business Development, HTML, Digital Communication, Drupal, Information Graphics, Content Managed Websites, Community Health, NGOs, Health Promotion, Health Education, Website Development, HIV prevention, Fundraising, Prezi, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, International Travel, iMovie, Community Development, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Turtle
Education
The New School 2011 — 2012
Master of Arts, International Affairs
Florence University of the Arts, Apicius International School of Hospitality 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad, International Relations, Culinary Arts
University of South Florida 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs, Women's Studies