Barry Givens
InvestorManaging Partner at Collab Capital
Atlanta, Georgia
Writes $500K – $750K checks · typically $750K
About
Barry Givens, a mechanical engineer-turned founder who built and exited AI-driven robotic bartender Monsieur, brings hard‑tech hardware experience to seed-stage investing and crafts revenue‑based, flexible ownership structures for Black founders.
Invests in
FintechFuture of WorkHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMobility & Transportation
Experience
- Collab CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2019 — presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
- TechstarsManaging Director2019 — 2022Atlanta Metropolitan Area
- MonsieurCEO2012 — 2018
- Caterpillar Inc.Sales Engineer and Project Manager2011 — 2013Griffin, GA
- Dream RealtyFounder and Broker2009 — 2010Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- John DeereMechanical Engineer2004 — 2009Greater Augusta Area
Education
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyBS, Mechanical Engineering2003 — 2008
Skills & more
SolidworksMicrosoft Office4Mechanical Engineering8Sales EngineeringProject Management26New Business Development6Business Process MappingSales10Networking6Selling2Entrepreneurship18Product Development9
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Start-upsStrategic PartnershipsProgram ManagementManufacturingBusiness DevelopmentMarketingMarketing StrategyLeadershipStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementFrom Barry's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Georgia Institute of Technology206
Brando De CourtenData Engineer at P101 VenturesTom DyalCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesWouter Van de PutteInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersWill McGinnisEntrepreneur and data science executive working at the intersection of AI/ML, technology, and business strategyJaya GuptaInvestor at Foundation CapitalJames WangGeneral Partner at Creative Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Techstars379
Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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Also worked at Caterpillar Inc.8
Gregory BillingtonResearch at Transform Capital ManagementAshley EthridgeExecutive Assistant at Teamworthy VenturesMitch BrooksFounding Managing Partner at High Street Equity PartnersMark GrosshansPrincipal, Financial Performance at FrontenacRenzo Viale PaivaAdvisor at Bee PartnersKlaus UkensVice President at COREangels
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