Matthew Jaeh

Managing Director

2023 - Current

At Techstars we have invested in more than 3,300 early-stage startups. As one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world, our portfolio is as diversified as our 7,300 founders are unique - from HealthTech and FinTech, to Web3 and CleanTech; from Miami and Silicon Valley to Lagos and London. We support many of the world's best entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentoring, finding customers, hiring talent, choosing the right infrastructure, and much more.

Launch Advisor

2022

Started in 2006, Alabama Launchpad is the state’s most active early-stage seed fund investor, driving innovation and job growth through startup competitions and ongoing mentoring for Alabama entrepreneurs

Dean’s Leadership Council

2022

The Dean’s Leadership Council is a representative group of alumni and friends of the college that will take on a leadership role in helping support the college both academically and charitably.

Secretary / Treasurer

2021

The CDA works closely with the mayor, city manager, and city council to develop and execute strategies to maintain and attract new commercial entities in the city

Ambassador

2021

We are a network of independent bicycle crash lawyers who share a common approach to the law and to helping cyclists. Our bike crash attorneys have handled thousands of personal injury cases on behalf of cyclists. We know the difference between a bicycle accident and bicycle crash, and why it matters. Our goal is to be bicycle advocates as well as legal advocates, and to pursue cycling justice.

Advisory Committee Member

2019

Advisory Committee Member

2019

Board Of Directors - Past President

2015

Entrepreneur In Residence

2022 - 2022

Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator focuses on startups addressing innovative electrical and utility solutions.

2022 Velocity Accelerator EIR

2022 - 2022

The Velocity Accelerator is a 13-week program that provides participants with $50,000 in seed capital up front and the potential for grant funding at the end of the program. Founders are expected to be focused on their company in a full-time capacity, and they must be committed to attending all of the programming events and training sessions. By being a part of Velocity, companies will have access to Innovation Depot’s amenities as well as its network of mentors. Because the Depot is a member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN), participant companies will also have access to a variety of exclusive perks including over $1M worth of free services, introductions to a network of investors, and access to soft landing spaces worldwide.