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Johnathan Budd

Investor at Matter Venture Partners

United States

Overview 

Johnathan Budd is an Investor at Matter Venture Partners, focusing on investing in hardware, AI, and enterprise startups in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a background in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University, he has held key roles at Nuro, including Head of Product - Autonomy, Chief of Staff - Software, and Head of Technical Program Management - Software. Highlights of Johnathan's career include his transition from engineering roles at Nuro to becoming an Investor at Matter Venture Partners, showcasing his expertise in technical program management and product development within the startup ecosystem. His educational background from Harvard University and experience at McKinsey & Company further solidify his strong foundation in business and engineering.

Work Experience 

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Matter Venture Partners

  • Investor

    2024 - Current

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Nuro

  • Head of Product - Autonomy

    2022 - 2024

  • Chief of Staff - Software

    2021 - 2022

  • Head of Technical Program Management - Software

    2021 - 2021

  • Technical Program Manager

    2018 - 2021

Nuro develops and operates a fleet of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Raised $2,132,148,855.00 from Invest City Capital.

nuro.ai
M&

McKinsey & Company

  • Senior Business Analyst

    2017 - 2018

  • Business Analyst

    2015 - 2017

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

mckinsey.com
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Harvard University

  • Teaching Fellow

    2012 - 2015

    Coordinated the teaching team and taught lab sections. Helped students learn the basics of machining, modeling, and the design process.

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Leidos

  • Electrical Engineering Intern

    2014 - 2014

    • Developed technology for multimillion dollar government contracts • Designed flexible circuit boards, sensor housings and optical systems • Optimized radar cross section modeling software

Reveal Imaging Technologies provides threat detection products and parcel screening solutions for airports, facilities and public events.

Raised $38,650,000.00 from General Catalyst, Flybridge, Greylock and Brown Brothers Harriman.

revealimaging.com

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