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Jamie Goldstein

Investor

Founding/Managing Partner at Pillar VC Β· Board director at Glia AI Β· Board director at Tycho AI Β· Board director at Kula Bio

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $100K – $10M checks Β· typically $2M

About

Jamie Goldstein co-founded a 1990s AI speech recognition startup acquired by Nuance, is Founder & Chairman of Petri, co-leads Encode: AI for Science, and publishes tactical VC advice.

ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechCrypto & Web3Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtech

Board director at Glia AI

Intro paths

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In turn, Jamie can intro founders to Glia AI's investors below.

Co-founders at Glia AI

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Hari BalakrishnanMr. Balakrishnan is the President of the Issuer.

Board director at Tycho AI

Intro paths

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In turn, Jamie can intro founders to Tycho AI's investors below.

Co-founders at Tycho AI

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Sertac KaramanExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at Kula Bio

Intro paths

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In turn, Jamie can intro founders to Kula Bio's investors below.

Co-founders at Kula Bio

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Daniel NoceraDirector

Experience

  1. Pillar VCFounding Partnercurrent2016 β€” presentBoston, MA
  2. DraperMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 β€” presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  3. AbridgeSeed Investorcurrent2019 β€” presentPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  4. PathAISeed Investorcurrent2016 β€” presentGreater Boston
  5. CircleInvestorcurrent2018 β€” presentGreater Boston
  6. Cimulate AISeed Investorcurrent2023 β€” present
  7. AlgorandSeed Investor and Board Membercurrent2017 β€” presentGreater Boston Area
  8. JellyfishSeed Investorcurrent2017 β€” presentGreater Boston
  9. AsimovSeed Investorcurrent2017 β€” presentGreater Boston
  10. Desktop MetalSeed Investorcurrent2015 β€” presentGreater Boston
  11. Neural MagicSeed Investor and Board Membercurrent2018 β€” present
  12. Reclaim HealthSeed Investor and Board Membercurrent2019 β€” presentGreater Boston Area
  13. PillPackInvestorcurrent2016 β€” presentGreater Boston
  14. PetriFounder and Chairmancurrent2019 β€” present
  15. KuebixBoard Member and Investorcurrent2016 β€” presentMaynard, MA
  16. RekenerBoard Member and Investorcurrent2016 β€” presentCharlestown, MA
  17. ActifioCo-Lead Investor and Board Membercurrent2009 β€” present
  18. Layer3 TV Inc.Lead Investor and Board Membercurrent2013 β€” presentBoston/Denver
  19. Plexxi Inc.Co-Lead Investor and Board Membercurrent2010 β€” present
  20. LBRYBoard Member and Investor2016 β€” 2020Manchester, NH
  21. O3B NetworksBoard Member2009 β€” 2016
  22. North Bridge Venture PartnersGeneral Partner1998 β€” 2015
  23. Arsenal MedicalBoard Member2006 β€” 2012
  24. SoundBite Communications (NASDAQ: SDBT) Acquired by GenesysLead Investor and Board Member2000 β€” 2012
  25. CognioLead Investor and Board Member2002 β€” 2007
  26. Cognio (acquired by Cisco)Lead Investor and Board Member2002 β€” 2007
  27. AppIQ (Acquired by HP)Co-Lead Investor and Board Member2001 β€” 2005
  28. PureSpeechFounder & VP Business Development1994 β€” 1997
  29. SymmetrixAssociate1989 β€” 1992

Skills & more

Product Management31Start-ups99Wireless18Venture Capital25Business Development53Strategic Partnerships52Semiconductors8Entrepreneurship84Business Planning4Go-to-market Strategy15Business Strategy14Mergers & Acquisitions6
+9 moreCloud ComputingMobile DevicesCorporate DevelopmentExpert in Making Macaroni n' CheeseEnterprise SoftwareSaaSStrategyStrategic PlanningAwesomeness

From Jamie's professional profile.

Deals Β· 7

Tycho AIBoard seat

via Pillar VC Β· filed May 2026 Β· $8M raise

Glia AIBoard seat

via Pillar VC Β· filed Dec 2025 Β· $13.5M raise

Kula BioBoard seat

via Pillar VC Β· filed Nov 2025 Β· $25M raise

Zilla SecurityBoard seat

via Pillar VC Β· filed Aug 2022 Β· $12M raise

MyA HealthBoard seat

via Pillar VC Β· filed Mar 2021 Β· $1.5M raise

Neural MagicBoard seat

via Pillar VC Β· filed Mar 2018 Β· $5M raise

RekenerBoard seat

via Pillar VC Β· filed Sep 2016 Β· $3.2M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

AdaptilensFluent Metal

Investor

AbridgeAlgorandAsimovCimulateCircleJellyfishPathaiPillPackTychoVidea Health

Sources: SEC Form D filings Β· the firm's website.

Colleagues at Pillar VC

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Investors connected to Jamie in public investor directories β€” a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jamie Goldstein?
Jamie Goldstein co-founded a 1990s AI speech recognition startup acquired by Nuance, is Founder & Chairman of Petri, co-leads Encode: AI for Science, and publishes tactical VC advice.
Where does Jamie Goldstein work?
Jamie Goldstein is Founding/Managing Partner at Pillar VC and Board director at Glia AI and Board director at Tycho AI and Board director at Kula Bio.
What does Jamie Goldstein invest in?
Jamie Goldstein invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech.
What check size does Jamie Goldstein write?
Jamie Goldstein typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
What boards does Jamie Goldstein sit on?
Jamie Goldstein holds tracked board seats at Adaptilens, Fluent Metal, Glia AI, Kula Bio, MyA Health, Neural Magic, Rekener, Tycho AI, Zilla Security.
What companies has Jamie Goldstein invested in?
Investments tracked here include Abridge, Algorand, Asimov, Cimulate, Circle, Jellyfish, Neural Magic, Pathai, PillPack, Tycho, Videa Health, Zilla Security.
Where did Jamie Goldstein go to school?
Jamie Goldstein studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science); Harvard Business School (MBA); weston high school.

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