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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
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.