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Kai Bond

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Partner at Courtside Ventures · Board director at Hypothetic

Brooklyn

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Michelle GonzalezunlockedKai: together at Comcast Ventures (2016–2017)
×6Kai: together at Wesleyan University
×3Kai: together at IAC
Kai: together at Gerson Lehrman Group

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.

Contact· published on Kai's own website

Invests in

GamingSports Tech

Board director at Hypothetic

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Hypothetic's investors · 2

Courtside VenturesNew York · $1M – $1.5M checksRRE VenturesNew York · $5M – $15M checks

Experience

  1. Courtside VenturesPartner, Courtside Venturescurrent2019 — presentNYC
  2. Comcast VenturesInvestor2016 — 2019NYC
  3. Samsung AcceleratorGeneral Manager2015 — 2016NYC
  4. SamsungDirector2014 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. PixieFounder2013 — 2014NYC
  6. CashPlay GamesFounder2011 — 2013New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. Hatch LabsGeneral Manager2011 — 2013NYC
  8. SwitchGamesCo-Founder2008 — 2011NYC
  9. IACSr. Director, Strategy and M&A2007 — 2008
  10. Rave WirelessDirector, Business Development2006 — 2007
  11. Oberon MediaProduct Manager - Mobile2005
  12. Gerson Lehrman GroupManager2004 — 2005
  13. Microsoft CorporationProgram Manager2001 — 2004

Skills & more

Mobile DevicesStart-upsMobile Applications68Product Management73Strategic Partnerships62Entrepreneurship46Venture Capital29Cross-functional Team Leadership15Strategy31Go-to-market Strategy17Digital Media23E-commerce24
+8 moreBusiness DevelopmentMobile MarketingMonetizationUser Interface DesignIntegrationMergers & AcquisitionsMobile TechnologyNew Media

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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
Kagiso Bond
General Partner at Courtside Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kai Bond?
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.
Where does Kai Bond work?
Kai Bond is Partner at Courtside Ventures and Board director at Hypothetic.
What does Kai Bond invest in?
Kai Bond invests in Gaming, Sports Tech.
Where did Kai Bond go to school?
Kai Bond studied at Wesleyan University (BA, International Relations).

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