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Wesley Gottesman

Partner at Brand Foundry Ventures

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Wesley Gottesman is an accomplished entrepreneur and marketing strategist currently serving as a Partner and Principal at Brand Foundry Ventures in Austin, Texas. With a background in product management at Amazon and experience as a founder and CEO of Rollrcoastr, Gottesman has invested in startups in sectors like e-commerce and AI, showcasing a strong track record in business strategy and digital marketing. Gottesman's career highlights include leading product teams at PHLUR and Buzz Points, Inc., as well as founding Rollrcoastr, demonstrating a versatile skill set in entrepreneurship, product management, and strategic planning. His current role as a Partner and Principal at Brand Foundry Ventures reflects his expertise in investing in early-stage companies in sectors like consumer internet and marketplaces, emphasizing his commitment to fostering startup growth and innovation.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2023 - Current

    Boards: Graza, Starface, Collx, You Go Natural, Zippy, GigSafe, Returnity, Overdrive, Wolf, Bawi

  • Principal

    2017 - 2023

Brand Foundry Ventures is a Venture Capital Investment Firm.

  • Director of Rainbow Snowcone Relations

    2021

Vacation manufactures sunscreen products that are intended to protect the skin.

Raised $6,000,000.00 from Boulder Food Group ('BFG'), True Beauty Ventures and Silas Capital.

  • Sr. Product Manager, Intern - Amazon Prime

    2018 - 2018

Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

Raised $8,108,000,000.00 from DBS Bank and Mizuho Bank.

  • Head of Product

    2015 - 2017

  • Head of Product

    2013 - 2015

Locally-Focused Customer Loyalty Program

Raised $30,272,681.00.

  • Founder and CEO

    2013 - 2013

  • Special Projects Associate/Nine Brand Launch Partner

    2012 - 2013

DIGITAL MEDIAx, a joint project of The Idea Village and NOLA Media Group, is a 12-week accelerator program.

  • Promotions and Marketing Intern

    2011 - 2011

  • Marketing and Strategy Intern

    2009 - 2009

  • Artist Management Intern

    2008 - 2008

C3 Presents is a concert promotion, event production and artist management company based out of Austin, Texas.

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