Kai Bond
InvestorPartner at Courtside Ventures · Partner at Comcast Ventures
Brooklyn
FoundedHypothetic
About
A three-time founder whose interactive sports app pixie was acquired by Samsung, Kai Bond began his career at Microsoft and held roles at IAC, Samsung, and Gerson Lehrman Group. He later ran the SamsungNEXT global accelerator and led investments at Comcast Ventures' Catalyst Fund and game investments for its Flagship Fund before joining Courtside Ventures.
Invests in
GamingSports Tech
Experience
- Courtside VenturesPartner, Courtside Venturescurrent2019 — presentNYC
- Comcast VenturesInvestor2016 — 2019NYC
- Samsung AcceleratorGeneral Manager2015 — 2016NYC
- SamsungDirector2014 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
- PixieFounder2013 — 2014NYC
- CashPlay GamesFounder2011 — 2013New York City Metropolitan Area
- Hatch LabsGeneral Manager2011 — 2013NYC
- SwitchGamesCo-Founder2008 — 2011NYC
- IACSr. Director, Strategy and M&A2007 — 2008
- Rave WirelessDirector, Business Development2006 — 2007
- Oberon MediaProduct Manager - Mobile2005
- Gerson Lehrman GroupManager2004 — 2005
- Microsoft CorporationProgram Manager2001 — 2004
Education
- Wesleyan UniversityBA, International Relations1997 — 2001
Skills & more
Mobile Devices99Start-ups99Mobile Applications68Product Management73Strategic Partnerships62Entrepreneurship46Venture Capital29Cross-functional Team Leadership15Strategy31Go-to-market Strategy17Digital Media23E-commerce24
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Business DevelopmentMobile MarketingMonetizationUser Interface DesignIntegrationMergers & AcquisitionsMobile TechnologyNew MediaACRProduct DevelopmentCorporate DevelopmentDigital StrategyFrom Kai's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Wesleyan University52
Jennifer ZimmermanMarketing & Communications at General CatalystDaniel LynchInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)David SchenkeinInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Andy WeissmanPartner at Union Square Ventures (USV)Brad BurnhamPartner at Union Square Ventures (USV)Kristen LaguerreExecutive Partner at MPM BioImpact
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Shared employers
Also worked at Comcast Ventures25
Michelle GonzalezCorporate Vice President and Global Head, M12 at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)Jen KodnerTalent Partner at DFJAllison GoldbergManaging Partner at Comcast VenturesRyan LeePrincipal at Comcast VenturesConor CookPlatform Manager at Comcast VenturesKyle PetersSenior Director, Finance at Comcast Ventures
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Also worked at IAC27
Geoff YangCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesBrian Bustamante-NicholsonPartner at GreycroftBrock WeatherupFormer Executive VP, PetCo at MissionOGBRYAN CIAMBELLAGeneral Partner at PROOFMo KoyfmanFounder and General Partner at Shine CapitalHong TangVenture Partner at Foothill Ventures
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Also worked at Rave Wireless3
Also worked at Oberon Media2
Colleagues at Courtside Ventures
Andrew Stalbow
Advisor, Gaming at Courtside Ventures
Anthony Vennare
Advisor, Fitness & Wellness at Courtside Ventures
Brian Hermelin
Partner at Courtside Ventures
Cort Post
Principal at Courtside Ventures
Deepen Parikh
Partner at Courtside Ventures
DeVaris Brown
Technical Advisor at Courtside Ventures
Joe Vennare
Advisor, Fitness & Wellness at Courtside Ventures
Larry Fitzgerald
Advisor, Sports at Courtside Ventures