John Leibovitz
InvestorVenture Partner at Columbia Capital
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
About
John Leibovitz partners with Columbia Capital on wireless spectrum-focused mobility investments, joining in 2016. He previously served as Deputy Chief of the FCC's Wireless Bureau and Special Advisor for Spectrum Policy, developed the spectrum strategy in the National Broadband Plan, worked on President Obama's transition team, and was a wireless entrepreneur and McKinsey consultant.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Mobility & Transportation
Experience
- Talu VenturesPartnercurrent2013 — presentGreater Brisbane Area
- Techniche LtdNon Executive Directorcurrent2018 — presentGreater Brisbane Area
- Idea 11Advisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
- Idea 11Non Executive Director2021 — 2024Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- MITRE AustraliaMember of the Advisory Council2023 — 2026Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Wattwatchers - Digital EnergyBoard Chair2023 — 2025Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Wattwatchers - Digital EnergyNon Executive Director2022 — 2023Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Nova SystemsNon Executive Director2021 — 2025Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Datacastle CorporationNon-Executive Director2008 — 2018Seattle, Washington USA
- Threatmetrix IncNon-Executive Director2008 — 2018San Jose, California USA
- Mesaplexx Pty LtdNon-Executive Director2007 — 2014Brisbane, Australia & London, UK
- CM Capital InvestmentsPartner2007 — 2012Greater Brisbane Area
- DSpace Pty LtdCEO2002 — 2007Greater Adelaide Area
- Usha CommunicationsExecutive Vice President Worldwide Sales1999 — 2002Portland, Oregon USA
- CBSI/Claremont TechnologyRegional Vice President, Asia Pacific & Managing Director CBS Australia1997 — 1999
- Pacific Star TechnologiesCEO1994 — 1997Greater Brisbane Area
Skills & more
Venture Capital32Start-ups32Strategy15Management26Strategic Planning7Investments14Management Consulting8Corporate Development6Telecommunications3Angel Investing2Entrepreneurship15Business Strategy20
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Private EquityCloud ComputingMergers & AcquisitionsMergersProduct ManagementWirelessBusiness PlanningBusiness DevelopmentDue DiligenceIntegrationChange ManagementFrom John's professional profile.
Colleagues at Columbia Capital
Austin Goode
Vice President at Columbia Capital
Ben Lewis
Chief Operating Officer and CCO at Columbia Capital
Brayson Lewis
Treasurer at Columbia Capital
Brian Ohlhausen
Principal at Columbia Capital
Brian Zenni
Associate at Columbia Capital
Cheryl Ghadban
Tax Director at Columbia Capital
Colin Doherty
Associate at Columbia Capital
Don Doering
Investor at Columbia Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Leibovitz?
- John Leibovitz partners with Columbia Capital on wireless spectrum-focused mobility investments, joining in 2016. He previously served as Deputy Chief of the FCC's Wireless Bureau and Special Advisor for Spectrum Policy, developed the spectrum strategy in the National Broadband Plan, worked on President Obama's transition team, and was a wireless entrepreneur and McKinsey consultant.
- Where does John Leibovitz work?
- John Leibovitz is Venture Partner at Columbia Capital.
- What does John Leibovitz invest in?
- John Leibovitz invests in Mobility & Transportation.
- Where did John Leibovitz go to school?
- John Leibovitz studied at Australian Financial Markets ASsociation (Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Markets), Managed Investment Funds); University of Sydney (Diploma of Company Directorship, Company Directorship); UNSW (BE, Electrical Engineering).
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