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.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
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
Skills & more
Strategy7Public Speaking18Management8Leadership3JavaScript8Node.js3Bluemix1HTML53Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)1MongoDB1Bootstrap3Microsoft Excel9
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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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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 β $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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Also attended University of Melbourne231
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Shared employers
Also worked at Solsten4
Also worked at Carry1st5
Also worked at Edgegap3
Also worked at IBM710
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