What check size does Jay Shaffer write?

Jay Shaffer typically writes checks of $5K – $25K.

Where did Jay Shaffer go to school?

Jay Shaffer studied at Washington and Lee University (Bachelor of Science (BS) Cum Laude, Interdepartmental Science - Chemistry); UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (MBA, Strategic Planning).

Jay Shaffer

Investor

Market Director at VentureSouth · Angel at Atlanta Technology Angels

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Writes $5K – $25K checks · typically $10K

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318 people in our graph share verified history with Jay — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Mathew KayeunlockedJay: together at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

×7Jay: together at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

×4Jay: together at Washington and Lee University

About

Jay Shaffer is Market Director at VentureSouth, serving the Chattanooga and Atlanta regions. He works as a mentor, advisor, and angel investor focused on early-stage technology startups, with background in business operations, product management, sales, and lean startup methodologies.

Experience

VentureSouthMarket Directorcurrent2022 — presentChattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Atlanta Technology AngelsBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
VQ HoldingsMentor, Advisor, Angel Investorcurrent2018 — presentAtlanta Metropolitan Area
PackageSolutionsIncImplementation Manager2017 — 2018
NCR Small BusinessDirector Product Management - NCR Small Business2016 — 2017
Health Connect SouthProduct Development2014 — 2016
VoiceQuiltCo-Founder, Director of Product Management2006 — 2013
Sun MicrosystemsBusiness Operations Manager1991 — 2005

Skills & more

Product Management30Start-ups62Entrepreneurship44Business Development57Cloud Computing16Product Marketing2Project ManagementProfessional Services15Business Strategy13Customer Satisfaction9Financial Modeling8Business Process4

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Continuous ImprovementCustomer ServiceOperations ManagementNetworkingSales OperationsAccount ManagementForecastingVenture CapitalStrategyEnterprise SoftwareTeamworkProcess Improvement

Venture Deals — Kauffman Fellows and Techstars Teaching Team
AI For Everyone — Coursera
Coursera Mentor Community and Training Course — Coursera
Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential — Coursera Course Certificates
Pragmatic Marketing Certified – Level II (PMC-II) — Pragmatic Institute
Pragmatic Marketing Certified – Level I (PMC-I) — Pragmatic Institute
Reviews & Metrics for Software Improvements — Coursera
Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I — Coursera
Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II — Coursera

From Jay's professional profile.

Colleagues at VentureSouth

Caroline Efird

Controller at VentureSouth

Charlie Banks

Co-Founder & Managing Director at VentureSouth

Jewel Walker

Pipeline and Diligence lead at VentureSouth

Leon Charles Banks

General Partner at VentureSouth

Mac Lackey

Executive Officer at VentureSouth

Matt Dunbar

Co-Founder & Managing Director at VentureSouth

Matt Johnson

Managing Partner at Johnson Venture Partners

Paul Clark

Co-Founder & Managing Director at VentureSouth

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jay Shaffer?: Jay Shaffer is Market Director at VentureSouth, serving the Chattanooga and Atlanta regions. He works as a mentor, advisor, and angel investor focused on early-stage technology startups, with background in business operations, product management, sales, and lean startup methodologies.
Where does Jay Shaffer work?: Jay Shaffer is Market Director at VentureSouth.
What check size does Jay Shaffer write?: Jay Shaffer typically writes checks of $5K – $25K.
Where did Jay Shaffer go to school?: Jay Shaffer studied at Washington and Lee University (Bachelor of Science (BS) Cum Laude, Interdepartmental Science - Chemistry); UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (MBA, Strategic Planning).

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Also attended Washington and Lee University87

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Also attended UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School183

Mathew KayeAccounting Manager at Revolution Francesco MoroPrincipal at Burda Principal Investments Amol BhatHead of Investor Relations at Mucker Capital Joe SantaBarbaraChief Financial Officer at .406 Ventures Tony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky Capital Troy ArnoldPartner, Echo Health Advisors at Echo Health Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at NCR Small Business47

Kazuhiro KobayashiHead of Japan at Sozo Ventures Scott SobelCo-founder & Managing Partner of Valor Capital Group Kiran (Ken) SampatInvestor at Sand Hill Angels Sam IferganFounder & Managing Partner at iGan Partners Kim BerknovSenior Advisor at Fraser Christophe PrimaultVenture Partner at Elaia

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Also worked at Sun Microsystems213

Garry TanPresident & CEO of Y Combinator Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista Capital Patrik BackmanGeneral Partner at OpenOcean Deny KhoungPortfolio Support at 8VC Nick CheethamGTM and Culture Expert at Notion Capital Juan Carlos SotoVenture Partner at Copper Sky Capital

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