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Jackson Vaughan

Investor

Managing Partner at Konvoy Ventures

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Writes $250K – $5M checks Β· typically $3M

About

Jackson Vaughan, a software-developer-turned-VC who built AI and machine learning at IBM Watson, evaluates gaming infrastructure, technical teams and co-founded with childhood friends met across developing countries through shared gaming.

ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

ConsumerDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGamingHardware

Experience

  1. KonvoyGeneral Partnercurrent2018 β€” present
  2. DiversionBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2025 β€” present
  3. k-IDBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2023 β€” present
  4. CanopusBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2023 β€” present
  5. Ready Player MeBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2022 β€” presentTallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
  6. SolstenBoard Member & Investorcurrent2022 β€” presentBerlin, Germany
  7. Carry1stBoard Member & Investorcurrent2021 β€” presentCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  8. EdgegapBoard Member & Investorcurrent2019 β€” presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
  9. IBMSoftware Developer | Watson Solutions2016 β€” 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. IBMCognitive Strategy Consultant | Watson Solutions2015 β€” 2016New York City Metropolitan Area
  11. WhimCo-Founder | CEO2013 β€” 2015New York, NY
  12. Aberdeen Asset ManagementAnalyst | Global High Yield Fixed Income2014New York City Metropolitan Area
  13. Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of KosovoForeign Policy Analyst | Cabinet of The Minister2013Pristina, Kosovo
  14. Bunkered PaintballCo-Founder and Manager2008 β€” 2011Maputo, Mozambique

Skills & more

Strategy7Public Speaking18Management8Leadership3JavaScript8Node.js3Bluemix1HTML53Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)1MongoDB1Bootstrap3Microsoft Excel9
+12 moreMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatjQueryWatsonJSONNoSQLTypeScriptConsultingArtificial IntelligenceStart-upsCloud ComputingProject Management

Languages Portuguese Β· Spanish

  • Computer Science 101 (online) β€” Stanford University
  • Global Sales School β€” IBM
  • The Web Developer Bootcamp β€” Udemy
  • IBM Certified Application Developer - Watson V3 Certification β€” IBM

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jackson Vaughan?
Jackson Vaughan, a software-developer-turned-VC who built AI and machine learning at IBM Watson, evaluates gaming infrastructure, technical teams and co-founded with childhood friends met across developing countries through shared gaming.
Where does Jackson Vaughan work?
Jackson Vaughan is Managing Partner at Konvoy Ventures.
What does Jackson Vaughan invest in?
Jackson Vaughan invests in Consumer, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Gaming, Hardware.
What check size does Jackson Vaughan write?
Jackson Vaughan typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
Where did Jackson Vaughan go to school?
Jackson Vaughan studied at NYU Stern School of Business (BS | Global Business, Economics); University of Melbourne (Commerce); American International School of Mozambique (International Baccalaureate).

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