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Jon Dahl

Founder

Founder/CEO at Mux · Founder/CEO at Zencoder

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedMux · YCZencoder · YC

About

Jon Dahl co-founded Zencoder, which was later acquired, and currently leads Mux, a video platform for developers. He previously worked as an engineer at Mux before transitioning to the CEO role.

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Founder/CEO at MuxYC W16

Intro paths

YC

Jon went through Y Combinator (Winter 2016) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Jon can intro founders to Mux's investors below.

Mux's investors · 16

AccelPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M checks · since 2021Advancit CapitalBoston · $500K – $1M checksAndreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks · since 2021Aurum Venture PartnersPleasantonChemistrySan Francisco · since 2021Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M checksCobaltsince 2021Dragoneer Investment GroupSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checksHeavybitSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checksHubSpot VenturesCambridge · $500K – $5M checksLowercase CapitalJacksonMango CapitalLos Altos · $1M – $1.5M checksPathbreaker VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $1M checksSusa VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $5M checksSV AngelSan FranciscoY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2016

Co-founders at Mux

ABAdam Brown
Adam BrownFounder
SHSteve Heffernan
Steve HeffernanFounder/Head of Product
MMMatthew McClure
Matthew McClureFounder

Founder/CEO at ZencoderYC W10

Intro paths

YC

Jon went through Y Combinator (Winter 2010) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Jon can intro founders to Zencoder's investors below.

Zencoder's investors · 5

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K checks · since 2010HeavybitSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checksLowercase CapitalJacksonSV AngelSan FranciscoY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2010

Co-founders at Zencoder

SHSteve Heffernan
Steve HeffernanFounder/Head of Product Design & Marketing
BABrandon Arbini
Brandon ArbiniFounder/Vice President of Product Development and Engineering

Experience

  1. Mux, Inc.Co-founder, CEOcurrent2016 — present
  2. BrightcoveVP Technology (via Zencoder acquisition)2012 — 2015San Francisco
  3. ZencoderCo-founder, CEO2010 — 2012

Skills & more

Ruby39Ruby on Rails36Start-ups47Video20Cloud Computing49Web Applications22Agile Methodologies18Software Development10Project Management3Test Driven DevelopmentEntrepreneurship10Web Development8
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jon Dahl?
Jon Dahl co-founded Zencoder, which was later acquired, and currently leads Mux, a video platform for developers. He previously worked as an engineer at Mux before transitioning to the CEO role.
Where does Jon Dahl work?
Jon Dahl is Founder/CEO of Mux and Founder/CEO at Zencoder.
What companies did Jon Dahl found?
Jon Dahl founded Mux, Zencoder.
Where did Jon Dahl go to school?
Jon Dahl studied at Wheaton College (BA, Philosophy); Trinity International University (MA, Theology).

Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia8,773

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Brightcove mafia9

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Daniel LevineDirectorFounded ChartioSteve HeffernanFounder/Head of ProductFounded ZencoderDmitry IlyevskyStaff Software EngineerFounded ApoxyGarrett GravesSoftware EngineerFounded crmCopilotDori WilsonProduct Analytics LeadFounded ThorntaleEllen HuiSenior Software EngineerFounded Thorntale

Wheaton College mafia4

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Brian HoweBAFounded Format HealthSkyler AspegrenBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded ApolloJosh WrightBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Apollo

Zencoder mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Steve HeffernanFounder/Head of Product Design & MarketingFounded Mux

Same school

Also attended Wheaton College34

David Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundDeborah CarrilloPartner + General Counsel at Menlo VenturesMark SmithExecutive Advisor at TCVSteve ShafferOperating Partner at Volition CapitalMark PhillipsManaging Partner at Tribes VenturesJeff BaxterGeneral Partner & Head of Platform at Tribes Ventures

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Also attended Trinity International University1

Brian BaconScout at LvlUp Ventures

Shared employers

Also worked at Mux, Inc.11

Kristina ShenInvestor at ChemistryDaniel LevineInvestor at AccelJennifer LiPartner at Andreessen HorowitzSteve HeffernanFounder/Head of Product Design & Marketing at ZencoderAdam BrownFounder at MuxQuang HoangFounder/CEO at Plato

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Also worked at Brightcove16

Eric JohnsonInvestor at Khosla VenturesAndrew FeinbergCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Argon VenturesBob MasonCo-Founder and Managing Partner at ArgonRags GuptaOperating Partner at Hyperplane Venture CapitalDiane HessanSpecial Advisor at Data Point CapitalKash RazzaghiChief Revenue Officer / Director Comercial at Circle Ventures

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Also worked at Zencoder2

Steve HeffernanFounder/Head of Product Design & Marketing at ZencoderBrandon ArbiniFounder/Vice President of Product Development and Engineering at Zencoder