About
A partner at Rustic Canyon since its founding in 1999, John Babcock has invested in software, hardware, Internet, and cleantech companies. He previously served as an executive at the Los Angeles Times, founded The Delta Group, and started his career as a software programmer.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
CleantechEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Experience
- RidgelineCo-Founder & General Partnercurrent2019 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
- Alchemist AcceleratorMentorcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- DcodeBoard Advisor2019 — 2021Washington D.C. Metro Area
- DcodeChief Revenue Officer2018 — 2019Washington D.C. Metro Area
- DcodeDirector2017 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Partnership for Public ServiceStrategic Advisor2019 — 2020Washington D.C. Metro Area
- GSASenior Advisor for Technology2015 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- GSARegional Administrator2015 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- GSASenior Advisor to the Administrator2013 — 2015Washington, DC
- Office of Management and BudgetPolicy Analyst2011 — 2013Washington, DC
- US Department of Commerce, NTIACommunications Program Specialist2010Washington, DC
- Weber Merritt, LLCIntern2009
- University of ChicagoTeaching Assistant2009Greater Chicago Area
- Aon CorporationResearch Intern2008Greater Chicago Area
- Washington Jesuit AcademyTeacher2005 — 2007Washington D.C. Metro Area
Skills & more
Government45Information Technology16Public Policy33Policy Analysis26Research16Policy10Strategic Planning9Press Releases8Program Management6Writing5Community Outreach5Program Development3
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PoliticsMarketingChange ManagementEvent PlanningPublic AffairsData AnalysisLegislationProgram EvaluationMicrosoft ExcelLeadershipPublic SpeakingProposal WritingLanguages English
From John's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Cyrano SciencesEM4HomeGainSiliconSystems
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Rustic Canyon Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Babcock?
- A partner at Rustic Canyon since its founding in 1999, John Babcock has invested in software, hardware, Internet, and cleantech companies. He previously served as an executive at the Los Angeles Times, founded The Delta Group, and started his career as a software programmer.
- Where does John Babcock work?
- John Babcock is Venture Partner at Rustic Canyon Partners.
- What does John Babcock invest in?
- John Babcock invests in Cleantech, Enterprise Software, Hardware.
- What companies has John Babcock invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Cyrano Sciences, EM4, HomeGain, SiliconSystems.
- Where did John Babcock go to school?
- John Babcock studied at Irving B. Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago (Master of Public Policy); Boston College (BA, Philosophy, History).
Same school
Also attended Boston College307
Pat GradyPartner at Sequoia CapitalDavid FialkowGeneral Catalyst co-founder, founder-first company builder, data and digital-health investor, and documentary producerNicole GaudelliEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Bijan SabetPersonal journalSteve MurrayAdvisor, Revolution Growth at RevolutionNatalie SchmitkeManaging Director Capital Networks at Burda Principal Investments
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Shared employers
Also worked at GSA6
Also worked at Office of Management and Budget14
Ben HartheimerSenior Associate, Portfolio Operations at Northpond VenturesWes LongSenior Analyst at Northpond VenturesVeronica DaiglePresident, National Security Practice at Red Cell IncubationCarole N. HouseFormer White House National Security Council Special Advisor; Former Chair, CFTC Technology Advisory Committee at NEW VISTA CAPITALAndrew McMahonInvestor at Ridgeline VenturesHarrison MarksPrincipal at Commonweal Ventures
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Also worked at US Department of Commerce, NTIA1
Also worked at University of Chicago86
Sam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay RowlandInvestment Associate at Mission BiocapitalCorey RitterPartner at ARCH Venture PartnersPeter MintunAssociate at ARCH Venture PartnersGordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersMira ChaurushiyaManaging Director at Westlake Village BioPartners
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