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Jason Dorsey

Investor

Venture Partner at Next Coast Ventures

Austin, Texas

Writes $3M – $5M checks · typically $4M

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About

Jason Dorsey is a generational and behavioral researcher and keynote speaker who serves as President of The Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), a research and advisory firm he draws on for original data on generations in the workforce and marketplace. He has led more than 200 research studies for major brands, trade associations, and global leaders, and has received over 1,000 standing ovations for his high-energy speaking. He wrote his first bestselling book at 18 while bootstrapping a business and sleeping on a floor, and later founded two Inc. 5000 companies. His work spans generational strategy, Gen Z, AI adoption, and sales, and he authored the bestselling book Zconomy, translated into seven languages. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, The Today Show, CNBC, and more than 200 other TV shows.

Beyond investing

Founded
Founded two Inc. 5000 companies.
Boards
Served on the board of directors of a public software company that was acquired for $11 billion.
Awards
Wrote his first bestselling book at age 18.
Hobbies
Enjoys roller skating.
Family
Is a Millennial married to a Gen X'er, and they have a Gen Z daughter. Met his wife at a Willie Nelson concert.
More
Authored the bestselling book Zconomy: How Gen Z Will Change the Future of Business, translated into seven languages. Grew up in a small town and started college early. Bootstrapped his first business while sleeping on a floor for two years.

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Investments

Board seats

public software company acquired for $11 billion

Investor

Molecula

Sources: the investor's own website · curated public sources.

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Jason Dorsey

Millennials & Money — Surprising New Research Revealed on National TV

Jason Dorsey

Colleagues at Next Coast Ventures

Network8

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jason Dorsey?
Jason Dorsey is a generational and behavioral researcher and keynote speaker who serves as President of The Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), a research and advisory firm he draws on for original data on generations in the workforce and marketplace. He has led more than 200 research studies for major brands, trade associations, and global leaders, and has received over 1,000 standing ovations for his high-energy speaking. He wrote his first bestselling book at 18 while bootstrapping a business and sleeping on a floor, and later founded two Inc. 5000 companies. His work spans generational strategy, Gen Z, AI adoption, and sales, and he authored the bestselling book Zconomy, translated into seven languages. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, The Today Show, CNBC, and more than 200 other TV shows.
Where does Jason Dorsey work?
Jason Dorsey is Venture Partner at Next Coast Ventures.
What check size does Jason Dorsey write?
Jason Dorsey typically writes checks of $3M – $5M.
What boards does Jason Dorsey sit on?
Jason Dorsey holds tracked board seats at public software company acquired for $11 billion.
What companies has Jason Dorsey invested in?
Investments tracked here include Molecula.
What awards has Jason Dorsey received?
Wrote his first bestselling book at age 18.
What podcasts and interviews feature Jason Dorsey?
Tracked appearances include "Millennials & Money — Surprising New Research Revealed on National TV".

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