Where does Justin Wenig work?

Justin Wenig is Founder of Coursedog and CEO/Founder at Starbridge.

What companies did Justin Wenig found?

Justin Wenig founded Coursedog, Starbridge.

Where did Justin Wenig go to school?

Justin Wenig studied at Columbia University (Dropped Out, Computer Science); Y Combinator (W19).

Justin Wenig

Founder

Founder at Coursedog · CEO/Founder at Starbridge

New York, New York, United States

FoundedCoursedog · YC Starbridge

About

Justin Wenig is the Founder and CEO of Starbridge, a company that develops AI software to help businesses identify and sell to government and education partners, and has raised $52 million in funding. He previously founded and led Coursedog, a university operations platform that was majority-acquired by JMI. Wenig is also a seed investor in more than 50 early-stage AI companies, including Etched AI, Juicebox, Span, and Henry AI, and founded the Watermill Cup, a multi-day adult summer camp in the Hamptons.

Founder at Coursedog YC W19

Intro paths

Justin went through Y Combinator (Winter 2019) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Justin can intro founders to Coursedog's investors below.

Coursedog's investors · 4

Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M checks JMI EquityLa Jolla · $25M – $250M checks · since 2021 PHX VenturesTempe · $1M – $5M checks · since 2021 Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2019

Co-founders at Coursedog

Nicholas DiaoFounder & CTO

CEO/Founder at Starbridge

Intro paths

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In turn, Justin can intro founders to Starbridge's investors below.

Starbridge's investors · 5

Autotech VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $8M checks · since 2025 Avalanche VCAustin · $25K – $1M checks Commonweal VenturesNew York · $500K – $2.5M checks · since 2025 Craft VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $50M checks · since 2025 Owl VenturesSan Francisco · $5M – $50M checks · since 2025

Experience

StarbridgeFounder & CEOcurrent2024 — presentNew York, NY
EtchedAngel Investorcurrent2023 — present
The Watermill CupFoundercurrent2021 — presentSouthhampton, New York
CoursedogCo-Founder and CEO2018 — 2024Greater New York City Area

Frequently asked questions

Who is Justin Wenig?: Justin Wenig is the Founder and CEO of Starbridge, a company that develops AI software to help businesses identify and sell to government and education partners, and has raised $52 million in funding. He previously founded and led Coursedog, a university operations platform that was majority-acquired by JMI. Wenig is also a seed investor in more than 50 early-stage AI companies, including Etched AI, Juicebox, Span, and Henry AI, and founded the Watermill Cup, a multi-day adult summer camp in the Hamptons.
Where does Justin Wenig work?: Justin Wenig is Founder of Coursedog and CEO/Founder at Starbridge.
What companies did Justin Wenig found?: Justin Wenig founded Coursedog, Starbridge.
Where did Justin Wenig go to school?: Justin Wenig studied at Columbia University (Dropped Out, Computer Science); Y Combinator (W19).