Jackson Vaughan
InvestorManaging Partner at Konvoy Ventures
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Writes $250K β $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.
Jackson Vaughan @jackrvaughan
Ok, this was cool. I used @graphdotplus to build a simple game in under 20 minutes. The idea: guide my dog Winnie to the park while dodging distractions like other dogs, squirrels, and sticks along the way. What really stood out to me: π€π€π€ Multiple LLMs LLMs working for me at https://t.co/ghsRUXTZv9
Aug 7, 2025 Β· β₯ 1
Jackson Vaughan @jackrvaughan
Huge news for @playpokpok, congrats @melissacash_, Esther, and the entire Pok Pok team! https://t.co/S5M1bLxW5k
Jun 26, 2025 Β· β₯ 3
Jackson Vaughan @jackrvaughan
We've just released our Konvoy x Rocket Science Game Developer Survey, packed with insights on the latest trends in game engines, 3D modeling, backend tools, and more. We surveyed 155 developers across studios of all sizes developing for various platforms. Some quick highlights: https://t.co/m2MCFeneeB
Mar 13, 2025 Β· β₯ 2
Invests in
ConsumerDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareGamingHardware
Experience
- KonvoyGeneral Partnercurrent2018 β present
- DiversionBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2025 β present
- k-IDBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2023 β present
- CanopusBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2023 β present
- Ready Player MeBoard Observer & Investorcurrent2022 β presentTallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
- SolstenBoard Member & Investorcurrent2022 β presentBerlin, Germany
- Carry1stBoard Member & Investorcurrent2021 β presentCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- EdgegapBoard Member & Investorcurrent2019 β presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- IBMSoftware Developer | Watson Solutions2016 β 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- IBMCognitive Strategy Consultant | Watson Solutions2015 β 2016New York City Metropolitan Area
- WhimCo-Founder | CEO2013 β 2015New York, NY
- Aberdeen Asset ManagementAnalyst | Global High Yield Fixed Income2014New York City Metropolitan Area
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of KosovoForeign Policy Analyst | Cabinet of The Minister2013Pristina, Kosovo
- Bunkered PaintballCo-Founder and Manager2008 β 2011Maputo, Mozambique
Education
- NYU Stern School of BusinessBS | Global Business, Economics
- University of MelbourneCommerce
- American International School of MozambiqueInternational Baccalaureate
Skills & more
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Microsoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatjQueryWatsonJSONNoSQLTypeScriptConsultingArtificial IntelligenceStart-upsCloud ComputingProject ManagementLanguages 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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