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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
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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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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 and at Staenberg Venture Partners and Advisor at Rocketship.vc.
- What companies has Jon Staenberg invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Appvance.ai, Badongo.com, Faira, iStart Ventures, Joy, Kindara, Kitchenbowl, LegalPad, PowWow, Proxifile, Red Gorilla, Zenledger.
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