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Ben Patterson
InvestorGeneral Partner at Elementum Ventures · Advisor at 1517
San Francisco, California
Writes $250K – $1.5M checks · typically $750K
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About
Experienced entrepreneur and operator with background in music production, IT infrastructure at Stanford, and SaaS startup leadership. Advisor to the 1517 Fund and 10k Investments; previously a venture partner at UP2398.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaS
Experience
- 10vcManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Elementum VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- 1517 FundAdvisorcurrent2015 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- 10k Investments, LLCPartnercurrent2011 — presentGolden, CO
- GoCheck KidsStrategic Advisor2020 — 2022
- UP2398Venture Partner2016 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- FamilyArcInterim CEO2016San Francisco Bay Area
- FamilyArcVP of Experience Design2015
- The Story LockerCo-Founder, VP of Creative2012 — 2015San Francisco, CA
- Stanford University Medical CenterIT Manager2008 — 2011
- Fair Trade PicturesDirector of Operations2007 — 2008Oakland, CA
- Apple ComputerContent Polisher - iTunes2007Cupertino, CA
- Stanford UniversityInformation Systems Analyst/Team Lead1998 — 2005
- Crystal Springs Uplands SchoolDirector of Summer Music Program1997 — 2000Hillsborough, CA
Skills & more
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ResearchSocial NetworkingNetworkingTeam BuildingMusic ProductionMusicLeadership DevelopmentTrainingManagementStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingLeadershipLanguages English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ben Patterson?
- Experienced entrepreneur and operator with background in music production, IT infrastructure at Stanford, and SaaS startup leadership. Advisor to the 1517 Fund and 10k Investments; previously a venture partner at UP2398.
- Where does Ben Patterson work?
- Ben Patterson is General Partner at Elementum Ventures.
- What does Ben Patterson invest in?
- Ben Patterson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, SaaS.
- What check size does Ben Patterson write?
- Ben Patterson typically writes checks of $250K – $1.5M.
- What companies has Ben Patterson invested in?
- Investments tracked here include MEKONOS, Heydata, Serro, Trez.
- Where did Ben Patterson go to school?
- Ben Patterson studied at Whitworth University (B.A., Music - Jazz Performance).
- Does Ben Patterson lead rounds?
- Yes — Ben Patterson has led 1 tracked investment.
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Also worked at GoCheck Kids8
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Also worked at The Story Locker1
Also worked at Stanford University Medical Center1,153
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