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Justin Siegel

Founding Venture Partner at NextGen Angels

Austin, Texas

Overview

Work Experience

  • CEO & Co-founder

    2005 - Current

    JNJ Mobile is the parent company of MocoSpace, the leading mobile social game community in North America with 500,000+ members a day making friends, playing games, chatting and more. MocoSpace is one of the top ranked and top 10 grossing social apps on Android. Since founding the company, I've raised over $10 million from leading venture capital firms Softbank and General Catalyst, achieved profitability, and grown the team to 50+ employees.

  • Co-owner

    2016

    Professional eSports Organization - http://nrg.gg/

  • Founding Venture Partner

    2015

  • Investor, Board Member, & Advisor

    2011

    Investor and advisor to several startups including: Slack (ipo), Pinterest (ipo), Reddit, Cloud66, Aceable, Data.World, Ojo, Thumb (sold), Kinvey(sold), Tala (formerly Inventure), Adelphic(sold), Hangar (sold), Penpals, Media Armor (sold), Ubersense (sold), WeHostels(sold), Yonder, Tastebud(sold), MyTennisLessons.com, Notabli(sold), Game Theory, Attaq Online, Buzznog, Krono.ai, and Aquifer Motion.

  • Mentor

    2011

    Work with amazing early stage entrepreneurs from companies including CheckIO, The Tap Lab, UberSense, and Rallyware.

  • Board Member

    2016 - 2021

    CASA speaks up for children who've been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for their best interests. https://www.casatravis.org/

  • VP of Publishing

    2004 - 2005

    At SkyZone, I was responsible for the global publishing operation, which included the licensing of global brands, creation and execution of product roadmap, oversight and management of all studio and brand relations, public relations, and product marketing. Implemented a strategy of expanding and diversifying SkyZone’s product mix, brand portfolio, and development resources. Achievements include: Duke Nukem 3D - Gamespot Most Anticipated Game of 2005; Brine Lacrosse 4/5 WGWorld; The Crocodile Hunter - Gamespot 7.4, Nomination for Blackberry Game of the Year. Key products include The Crocodile Hunter: Operation Rescue, Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam Webster Word Search & Crossword, Duke Nukem Mobile, Brine Lacrosse, Betty Boop Crush, Rocky Boxing, Smart Money Mobile, Pink Panther Jewel Heist, and Donovan McNabb Street Action.

  • CEO & Co-founder

    2001 - 2004

    At JSmart, I led the growth of the company from an early pioneer in the mobile game industry into one of the leading developers and publishers in North America. Specific roles included business development, product, sales, and marketing. Built and managed relationships with leading wireless operators, handset manufacturers, brands, and publishers around the world. In 2004, I oversaw the sale of the company to SK USA, a subsidiary of the SK Group.

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