Justin Dawkins
InvestorManaging Partner at Collab Capital
Atlanta, Georgia
Writes $500K – $750K checks · typically $750K
About
Justin Dawkins, an engineer turned investor and Google's first Digital Coach who coached thousands, pairs investing with structured, mental-health-aware programming to create durable wealth pathways for Black founders.
Invests in
FintechFuture of WorkHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMobility & Transportation
Experience
- Techstars AtlantaBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
- Goodie NationCo-Founder, Board of Directorscurrent2014 — presentGreater Atlanta Area
- Hue Design SummitBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
- Lumen InnovationsChief Executive Officercurrent2013 — presentGreater Atlanta Area
- Collab CapitalManaging Partner2019 — 2023Greater Atlanta Area
- GoogleDigital Coach2017 — 2022Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Techstars AtlantaMentor2019 — 2021Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- SoClick.coFounder2011 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- NewME AcceleratorEntrepreneur in Residence2013San Francisco Bay Area
- DIGITALGUESTLIST.comCTO2008 — 2013Greater Atlanta Area
- The Drew AgencyPrincipal, CEO2011 — 2013Greater Atlanta Area
- Chris Draft Family FoundationDirector, New Media2012 — 2013Greater Atlanta Area
- Liquid Soul MediaMarketing Technology Consultant2008 — 2012Greater Atlanta Area
- Silverpop Systems Inc.Account Manager2006 — 2008
Skills & more
Cloud Computing1Coaching & MentoringDue DiligencePortfolio Management1Capital AllocationBusiness StrategyVenture CapitalOnline Marketing46Marketing Strategy16Email Marketing66Application Development1Social Media45
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Brand DevelopmentMedia & EntertainmentMobile MarketingIntegrated MarketingLifestyle MarketingLocation Based ServicesPHP ApplicationsFacebook APIPHPHTML + CSSHTML 5Advanced CSSFrom Justin's professional profile.
Colleagues at Collab Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Justin Dawkins?
- Justin Dawkins, an engineer turned investor and Google's first Digital Coach who coached thousands, pairs investing with structured, mental-health-aware programming to create durable wealth pathways for Black founders.
- Where does Justin Dawkins work?
- Justin Dawkins is Managing Partner at Collab Capital.
- What does Justin Dawkins invest in?
- Justin Dawkins invests in Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Justin Dawkins write?
- Justin Dawkins typically writes checks of $500K – $750K.
- Where did Justin Dawkins go to school?
- Justin Dawkins studied at Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business (Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing).
Same school
Also attended Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business18
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Shared employers
Also worked at Google1,715
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