Jay Shaffer
InvestorAngel at Atlanta Technology Angels
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Writes $5K – $25K checks · typically $10K
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
Education
- Washington and Lee UniversityBachelor of Science (BS) Cum Laude, Interdepartmental Science - Chemistry
- UNC Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolMBA, Strategic Planning
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
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jay Shaffer work?
- Jay Shaffer is Angel at Atlanta Technology Angels.
- What check size does Jay Shaffer write?
- Jay Shaffer typically writes checks of $5K – $25K.
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