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Ryan IsonounlockedChris: together at Credit Suisse (2015–2016)
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Chris: together at Credit Suisse
Chris: together at GI Partners
About
Chris Gaertner invests in B2B software and AI companies at the early growth stage for Telescope Partners. He previously worked at OpenView, where he helped lead AI investing, and earlier held roles at Omega Venture Partners and GI Partners. He holds a BA and an MBA from Stanford, where he played football as a defensive back.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Experience
- Telescope PartnersPrincipalcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- OpenViewPartner2023 — 2024
- OpenViewVice President2021 — 2023
- Meritech CapitalMBA Intern2021San Francisco Bay Area
- Omega Venture PartnersInvestor2017 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- GI PartnersInvestment Associate2016 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Credit SuisseInvestment Banking Analyst2014 — 2016
- Stanford UniversityDivision I Athlete | Football2010 — 2014
Skills & more
Investment Banking27Acquisitions10
Languages Spanish
From Chris's professional profile.
Colleagues at Telescope Partners
Amit Parekh
Partner at Telescope Partners
Bhargav Mallidi
Associate at Telescope Partners
Calvin Koo
Associate at Telescope Partners
Claire Owens
Associate at Telescope Partners
Drew Suranjan
Associate at Telescope Partners
Emily Spradlin
Office Coordinator and Administrative Assistant at Telescope Partners
Erin Cruz
Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Compliance Officer at Telescope Partners
Harrison Doyle
Head of Operations at Telescope Partners
Network4
Devon McDonald
Investor at OpenView Venture Partners
Dor Fledel
Investor at OpenView Venture Partners
George Roberts
Investor at OpenView Venture Partners
Julia Brino
Associate at OpenView Venture Partners
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Gaertner?
- Chris Gaertner invests in B2B software and AI companies at the early growth stage for Telescope Partners. He previously worked at OpenView, where he helped lead AI investing, and earlier held roles at Omega Venture Partners and GI Partners. He holds a BA and an MBA from Stanford, where he played football as a defensive back.
- Where does Chris Gaertner work?
- Chris Gaertner is Principal at Telescope Partners.
- What does Chris Gaertner invest in?
- Chris Gaertner invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- Where did Chris Gaertner go to school?
- Chris Gaertner studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (MBA); Stanford University (Bachelor's degree); Sacred Heart Prep.
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Also attended Stanford University2,000
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Shared employers
Also worked at OpenView57
Scott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersDaniel DemmerInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersGeorge RobertsInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersJohn McCulloughInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersVinnie McSweeneyInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersDevon McDonaldInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners
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Also worked at Meritech Capital12
Paul MaderaCo-Founder and Partner at Meritech Capital PartnersRob WardCo-Founder and Partner at Meritech Capital PartnersGeorge BischofPartner at Meritech Capital PartnersCraig ShermanPartner at Meritech Capital PartnersMax MotschwillerPartner at Meritech Capital PartnersAlex KurlandPartner at Meritech Capital Partners
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Also worked at Omega Venture Partners3
Also worked at GI Partners15
Mark FiorentinoInvestor at Index VenturesCollett SimonianAssociate at Oak HC/FTEmma BiancheriAssociate at 25MadisonKelsey HayesExecutive Assistant at Knox LaneAfsane JethaFounder, Managing Partner, CEO at Alta Semper CapitalAlexander FraserExecutive Vice President & Global Head of Private Equity at OMERS Private Equity Inc.
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