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Jason Seats

Senior Fund Advisor at Techstars

Austin, Texas

Overview 

Jason Seats is a highly experienced tech executive currently serving as the Senior Fund Advisor at Techstars, with a notable background as the Co-Founder of Slicehost (acquired by Rackspace) and VP of Engineering at Rackspace Cloud. He has made significant investments in various successful companies across different stages and sectors, demonstrating a strong track record in the tech and start-up ecosystem. With a background in software development and product management, Jason Seats has leveraged his expertise to excel in roles such as Managing Partner and Managing Director at Techstars, showcasing a deep understanding of cloud computing, SaaS, and entrepreneurship. His investment portfolio includes notable companies like Aunt Bertha, DataRobot, and Cloudability, highlighting his keen eye for promising ventures in the tech industry.

Work Experience 

  • Senior Fund Advisor

    2024 - Current

  • Chief Investment Officer

    2018 - 2023

  • Managing Partner

    2016 - 2018

  • Partner

    2015 - 2016

  • Managing Director

    2011 - 2015

Techstars is an accelerator that provides pre-seed investment and mentoring for various early stage startups.

Raised $108,919,999.00 from SVB Financial Group and Foundry Group.

  • VP of Engineering, Rackspace Cloud

    2008 - 2010

  • Developer

    2006 - 2006

  • Integration Analyst

    2001 - 2006

St. Luke's Hospital is Faithful to their Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing.

  • Programmer

    1999 - 2000

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