Tim Porter
Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group
Tim Porter
Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group
Greater Seattle Area
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Director
2006 - Current
Seattle-based VC focused on investing in early stage Pacific Northwest technology companies in the areas of commercial software and services, consumer Internet, digital media and advertising, networking and infrastructure, and wireless.
Director, Corporate Development
2003 - 2006
Source, evaluate & execute strategic acquisitions and investments for Microsoft. Also had roles as Manager (2003-2004) and Senior Manager (2004-2006).
Summer Associate
2002 - 2002
Technology Investment Banking Group
Director of Finance
1996 - 2001
Teledesic was building a global satellite network to deliver high-quality, broadband communication services. Also had roles as Engineer, Product Manager, Financial Analyst and Associate.
Director of Finance
2000 - 2001
Telecom focused private equity firm controlled by wireless pioneer Craig McCaw. I split time between Eagle River and Teledesic during this time period.