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Jay Shaffer

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Market Director at VentureSouth · Angel at Atlanta Technology Angels

Chattanooga, Tennessee

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

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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

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

Skills & more

Product Management30Start-ups62Entrepreneurship44Business Development57Cloud Computing16Product Marketing2Project ManagementProfessional Services15Business Strategy13Customer Satisfaction9Financial Modeling8Business Process4
+12 moreContinuous 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

Abhi Narang
Investor at VentureSouth
Alex Biermann
Principal at VentureSouth
Austin Rhodes
Angel at VentureSouth
Bob Hottensen
Managing Director at VentureSouth
Caroline Efird
Controller at VentureSouth
Charlie Banks
Co-Founder & Managing Director at VentureSouth
Craig Kinley
Angel at VentureSouth
Dawson Racek
Analyst 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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