Jory Bell
InvestorGeneral Partner at Playground Global Β· General Partner at Playground Global
Palo Alto, California
Writes $1M β $20M checks Β· typically $10M
About
Jory Bell leverages an MIT triple-major in physics and electrical engineering/computer science to evaluate deep-tech and biotech platforms and infrastructure, bridging robotics automation with engineered biology and space technologies.
Invests in
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareRoboticsSemiconductorsSpace Tech
Experience
- Playground GlobalGeneral Partnercurrent2018 β present
- Playground GlobalVP2015 β 2018
- InsamoBoard Membercurrent2026 β present
- Synthetic Design LabBoard Observercurrent2024 β present
- Amber BioBoard Membercurrent2023 β present
- Atomic AIBoard Membercurrent2022 β present
- InfinimmuneBoard Observercurrent2024 β present
- InfinimmuneBoard Member2022 β 2024
- Manifold BioBoard Membercurrent2020 β present
- Strand TherapeuticsBoard Membercurrent2019 β present
- Ultima GenomicsBoard Membercurrent2017 β present
- Relativity SpaceBoard Member2018 β 2025
- Mangata NetworksBoard Member2021 β 2024
- Velo3DBoard Member2016 β 2022
- ACROSANCTBoard Member2014 β 2017
- miseluCTO / Board Member2012 β 2015
- OQOFounder / CEO / Board Member2000 β 2009
- Apple Inc.Product Designer1994 β 2000
- IBMResearcher1994
- MITResearch Associate1990 β 1994
Education
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBachelor's Degree, Earth1986 β 1991
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBachelor's Degree, Architecture (Visual Art and Design)1986 β 1991
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBachelor's Degree, Literature1986 β 1991
Skills & more
Strategic Planning2Creative StrategySystem Architecture5Mobile Devices35User Experience19Product Management32Business Development3Start-ups40Product Development23Perl3Mobile Applications13Product Design10
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Design for ManufacturingUser Interface DesignAgile MethodologiesFirmwareEmbedded SystemsLinuxConsumer ElectronicsC++Strategic PartnershipsProduct MarketingCloud ComputingMobile TechnologyFrom Jory's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology849
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmDelian AsparouhovPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda
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Shared employers
Also worked at Insamo3
Also worked at Relativity Space14
Jordan NooneGeneral Partner at Embedded VenturesNancy XiaoInvestor at HeadlineJerry OrzechPRINCIPAL, INVESTMENT TEAM at Crosscut VenturesRyan McCalleyManaging Partner and Founder at SQN Venture Partners, LLCWilliam AbecassisManaging Partner and CIO at BravenAnnie DorisInvestor at E14 Fund
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Also worked at Apple Inc.229
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalSteve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesDamir BecirovicInvestor at Index VenturesNicolas MetzkeInvestor at DaphniTed KummertVenture partner at Madrona focused on enterprise infrastructure, data, and intelligent applications
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Investments
Led
Nervana Systems
Board seats
Amber BioAtomicInfinimmuneManifold BioStrand TherapeuticsSynthetic Design LabUltima
Investor
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Playground Global
Benjamin Kim
Partner at Playground Global
Bruce Leak
General Partner at Playground Global
Jon Carter
Venture Partner at Playground Global
Laurie Yoler
Venture Partner at Playground Global
Matt Hershenson
Venture Partner at Playground Global
Pat Gelsinger
General Partner at Playground Global
Peter Barrett
General Partner at Playground Global
Rahul Meka
Principal at Playground Global
Network4
Andy Rubin
Managing Partner at Playground Global
Benjamin Kim
Partner at Playground Global
Brian Burton
Investor at Playground Global
Bruce Leak
General Partner at Playground Global
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