Jeff Becker
General Partner at Antler
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
General Partner
2022 - Current
At Antler, we work with founders in real life through our signature founder-in-residence program, adding value immediately, and taking no equity up front. I look to write $500K checks into maniac founders at inception.
Co-Founder
2012 - 2023
Earhoox is the cure for loose, uncomfortable earbuds, and we're changing the way the world moves with their music. Over 250,000 pairs of earbuds upgraded and counting. Featured In: BuzzFeed, Mashable, Business Insider, 9to5Mac, Men's Health, GQ, Runner's World, ABC News, Cult of Mac, AdWeek, BroBible, & more! Visit, Follow, Contact: earhoox.com || @earhoox || admin@earhoox.com
Earhoox™ is a brand focused with one goal in mind: to create a solution to loose, uncomfortable earbuds.
Founder & Managing Partner
2016 - 2022
Focusing on health, wealth, and happiness. Select Investments: Headspace, Misfits Market, Alto Pharmacy, Public Goods, Jiobit (Acquired), Weave (IPO), LawnLove (Acquired), mParticle, Evabot, Loyal For Dogs, Jackpocket, Catch, LendTable, Inkbox (Acquired), The High Confectionary, Upaway, Hey Jane Advisory focus: I grew up at LinkedIn as we took the business from 100m to 770m members, from IPO to acquisition by MSFT, and from $600m in revenue to $10B. In my career, I have had the special privilege of leading teams across start-ups, enterprise tech, and venture capital, and I have delivered over $100m in sales. If you want to send me deals, or talk shop, I have a personal affinity for blockchain, longevity, quantum, and the future of sales.
Managing Director & General Partner
2021 - 2021
Led investments into pre-seed & seed stage B2B SaaS companies. I have been the first check into companies later funded by Accel, CRV, Valar, Afore, YC, Hyperplane, Crossbeam, and many more. Select investments: Spendflo, Mudstack, Vergo, Rabot, Nyla, Blooming Health, Legal Karma, Akute Health
Mentor
2019 - 2021
Forum Ventures is a fund, program, platform, and community for B2B SaaS startups.
Sales Leader, Head of Key Accounts East & Canada, Sales Solutions
2018 - 2021
In this role, I led four teams, responsible for helping the world's largest sales organizations connect to their buyers. Select accomplishments: - President's Club, #1 Team FY20, 127% - Grew revenue 215% YoY & delivered >$21M in multi-year bookings FY20 - Improved employee experience >30 points on NPS - 102% in FY19, 1st time Key Accounts hit plan - 60% of team promoted, two into management
Sales Leader, Emerging & Online Sales, Marketing Solutions
2016 - 2017
In this role, I led a team of sales professionals in our Marketing Solutions business, charged with the responsibility to help marketers navigate LinkedIn's digital advertising ecosystem. Select accomplishments: 2017 Highlights - 114% Annual Team Performance - 239% YoY Revenue Growth FY16-FY17, $5.93M > $14.15M - 60% of team promoted - Grew Enterprise Pilot Program from $1.2M > $10M ARR 2016 Highlights - LinkedIn People Manager MVP, Americas - President's Club Qualifier, Team Finished 1st Overall in NAMER - 124% Annual Attainment
Regional Manager, Sales Development, Marketing Solutions
2015 - 2015
As part of LinkedIn's Marketing Solutions team, I am leading 10 of the smartest, coolest, and hardest-working Sales Development Representatives in the world. Together, we are connecting our members to opportunity. Select accomplishments: - 105% overall team attainment, contributing 871 qualified sales opportunities over six months - Promoted 40% of our team into more senior sales roles - $4.28M team revenue contribution, 122% to revenue goal in Q3 - #1 globally in "bumped" opportunities across Marketing Solutions during six months in role - Global roll out of Sales Development Call Coaching program - Developed "Good to Great" sales training & launched in NAMER & EMEA with NPS of 100
Senior Relationship Manager, Talent Solutions
2015 - 2015
Working in LinkedIn's High Growth Segment, I am charged with the opportunity to double down on the relationships with some of our fastest growing customers. Select accomplishments: - 130% attainment, Q2 2015 - Closed my largest deal at LinkedIn, growing customer spend 1246%
Relationship Manager, Talent Solutions
2014 - 2014
Select accomplishments: - 113%, Annual Quota 2014 - #2 rep in NAMER - LinkedIn Leverage Award Winner, Q1 2014
Federal Account Executive, Talent Solutions
2013 - 2013
Our Federal Talent Solutions Practice consults federal departments & agencies on the power of LinkedIn, helping them to maximize their ability to connect their opportunities to talented candidates worldwide.
Sales Development Team Lead, Talent Solutions
2013 - 2013
Served as a Team Lead for Sales Development New York, a team of 20 business development professionals, focused on driving revenue & client success across our Corporate, Staffing, Federal, & Relationship Management Sales Development teams.
Senior Sales Development Specialist, Talent Solutions
2013 - 2013
Sales Development Specialist, Talent Solutions
2012 - 2012
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Advisor
2020 - 2021
Polymer is a cybersecurity company that offers a software platform to manage sensitive data in SaaS and AI.
Raised $9,863,730.00 from Studio VC, Indicator Ventures, Tensility Venture Partners, Green Egg Ventures, Motivate Venture Capital, Story Ventures, Cold Start Ventures, Inspiration Ventures, Maccabee Ventures and Forum Ventures.
Advisor
2019 - 2021
Services & Solutions Executive
2011 - 2012
Xerox Financial Services provides workplace and digital printing solutions.
Sales & Marketing Intern
2010 - 2010
Xerox Financial Services provides workplace and digital printing solutions.
Technology Commercialization Intern
2009 - 2009