Jon Staenberg
InvestorFounder / Managing Partner at Agate Hound · Investor at Staenberg Venture Partners · Advisor at Rocketship.vc
Divides time between Seattle, San Francisco, and Mendoza, Argentina
About
Jon Staenberg is a Seattle-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a background in high tech and social media startups. He founded Hand of God Wines, a boutique Argentine winery based in Mendoza's Uco Valley, in partnership with acclaimed winemaker Santiago Achával, whom he met as a fellow Stanford Business School alum. His interest in wine began during a visit to Napa Valley and deepened into a love of Malbec and Argentine culture after a 2005 trip to South America. He divides his time between Seattle, San Francisco, and Mendoza, Argentina.
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Beyond investing
- Founded
- Founded the boutique Argentine winery Hand of God Wines.
- Education
- Attended Stanford Business School, where he was an alum alongside winemaker Santiago Achával.
- Charities
- Through Hand of God Wines, has donated over $100,000 worth of wine to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
- Hobbies
- Became interested in wine after visiting Napa Valley, later developing a passion for Malbec and Argentine culture during a 2005 trip to South America.
- Family
- His life revolves around his daughter, food, and wine.
- More
- Is originally from Nebraska ('a native cornhusker').
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Experience
- Agate Hound FundFounder & CEOcurrent2023 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Staenberg Venture PartnersManaging Partnercurrent1997 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Hand of God WinesFoundercurrent2006 — presentSeattle, San Francisco and Mendoza, Argentina
- The Snowball VCFoundercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Wunderground CoffeeStrategic Advisorcurrent2020 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Rocketship.vcAdvisorcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Thuzio by TrillerFounding Member, Thuzio Executive Club2014 — 2021New York, New York, United States
- AOLGreenhouse Manager1994 — 1996Seattle, Washington, United States
- MicrosoftMarketing Director1988 — 1995Redmond, Washington, United States
- JLLAnalyst1984 — 1985Dallas, Texas, United States
Skills & more
Leadership99Strategy99SaaS12Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Strategic Partnerships99Mergers & Acquisitions25Business Development99Private Equity11Coaching7Fundraising24Investments15
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Angel InvestingTechnologyArgentinaTicket StubsGeneral AwesomenessLanguages Chinese
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Colleagues at Agate Hound
Network2
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jon Staenberg?
- Jon Staenberg is a Seattle-based entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a background in high tech and social media startups. He founded Hand of God Wines, a boutique Argentine winery based in Mendoza's Uco Valley, in partnership with acclaimed winemaker Santiago Achával, whom he met as a fellow Stanford Business School alum. His interest in wine began during a visit to Napa Valley and deepened into a love of Malbec and Argentine culture after a 2005 trip to South America. He divides his time between Seattle, San Francisco, and Mendoza, Argentina.
- Where does Jon Staenberg work?
- Jon Staenberg is Founder / Managing Partner at Agate Hound.
- Where did Jon Staenberg go to school?
- Jon Staenberg studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Stanford University (Master of Arts - MA, Asian Studies/Chinese); Stanford University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics).
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