Jason Dorsey
InvestorVenture Partner at Next Coast Ventures
Austin, Texas
Writes $3M β $5M checks Β· 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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Experience
- The Center for Generational KineticsPresident, Lead Researcher and Keynote Speakercurrent2011 β presentAustin, Texas, USA
- Next Coast VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2018 β presentAustin, Texas, United States
- Several CompaniesCorporate Board Member - Variouscurrent2012 β presentUnited States
- Ultimate SoftwareMember Board Of Directors2017 β 2019Weston, Florida
Skills & more
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Market ResearchMarketingCulture ChangeExecutive CoachingStrategic CommunicationsChange ManagementProgram ManagementCoachingAuthorPublic SpeakingLeadershipStrategic PlanningFrom Jason's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
public software company acquired for $11 billion
Per the investor's own website.
Podcasts & interviews
featuring Jason DorseyMillennials & Money β Surprising New Research Revealed on National TV
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Colleagues at Next Coast Ventures
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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 β $5M.
- What boards does Jason Dorsey sit on?
- Jason Dorsey holds tracked board seats at public software company acquired for $11 billion.
- 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 β Surprising New Research Revealed on National TV".
Shared employers
Also worked at Ultimate Software14
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