Kent Lindstrom
InvestorCo-Founder & General Partner at 8-Bit Capital
San Francisco, California, United States
Writes $100K β $1M checks
About
Kent Lindstrom hosts Something Ventured (named by Fortune a Best Business Podcast), giving rare access to top investors and insight; he has social-network and executive experience from Friendster and Nuzzel.
ContactΒ· published on Kent's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSocial
Experience
- 8-Bit CapitalCo-founder and General Partnercurrent2020 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Something Ventured PodcastHostcurrent2017 β present
- Harvard Business SchoolGuest Lecturer2014 β 2019
- Harvard Business SchoolGuest Lecturer2009 β 2014
- Nuzzel, Inc.Chief Operating Officer2013 β 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- Digital GarageChief Operating Officer of Neo Innovation2011 β 2013
- Ooga LabsCEO of PlacePop2010 β 2011San Francisco Bay Area
- FriendsterCEO2006 β 2008
- FriendsterCFO2003 β 2005
- NetRead Software and Services, LLCPresident and co-Founder1999 β 2002
- Deloitte & ToucheSenior Manager & Practice Leader1992 β 1999
Skills & more
Fundraising13Mobile Devices23Start-ups58Venture Capital19Entrepreneurship47Finance5CRM6Strategic Partnerships20Business Development8Mobile Applications5Business Strategy2Customer Relationship Management (CRM)1
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Product ManagementE-commerceTeam ManagementStrategyLeadershipManagement- Chartered Financial Analyst β CFA Institute
From Kent's professional profile.
Colleagues at 8-Bit Capital
Network2
Investors connected to Kent in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kent Lindstrom?
- Kent Lindstrom hosts Something Ventured (named by Fortune a Best Business Podcast), giving rare access to top investors and insight; he has social-network and executive experience from Friendster and Nuzzel.
- Where does Kent Lindstrom work?
- Kent Lindstrom is Co-Founder & General Partner at 8-Bit Capital.
- What does Kent Lindstrom invest in?
- Kent Lindstrom invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Social.
- What check size does Kent Lindstrom write?
- Kent Lindstrom typically writes checks of $100K β $1M.
- Where did Kent Lindstrom go to school?
- Kent Lindstrom studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (MBA, Finance); Northwestern University (BA, Economics).
Founder mafias
Harvard Business School mafia323
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Mike Maples JrMBAFounded Pattern BreakersHristo BorisovOPM Class 64Founded PayhawkNoubar AfeyanVisiting LecturerFounded ProFound Therapeutics +12Wade MyersMBAFounded RealManage +5Harry GrunerFounded Hilos +2Ellen RubinMBAFounded ClearSky Data +2
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Northwestern University mafia79
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Lyle BerkowitzFounded Apollo Health +1Sheridan ClayborneB.S (Dropped Out)Founded Lendtable +1Andy RinkGeneral Surgery Residency ProgramFounded Playgroundpediatrics +1Jeffrey LiuBachelor of Science - BSFounded Guavapass +1Colton DillionMSFounded Quip Network +1Danielle YoesepMaster of Science - MSFounded Hona +1
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Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management mafia63
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kunal BahlExecutive ProgramFounded SnapdealAmir FaintuchMBAFounded Hourly +1Byron HewettMBAFounded Brava Diagnostics +1Remco van ZantenMBAFounded Zalando +1Wei LiMBAFounded Quantxbio +1Terrance BerlandMBAFounded Loadspring Solutions +1
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8-Bit Capital mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management577
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures
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Also attended Northwestern University353
Hannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalMikowai AshwillInvestor at Spark CapitalNaomi Pilosof IonitaBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesEric OngInvestor at LightbankBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankScott JacobsonManaging Director at Madrona Venture Group
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Shared employers
Also worked at Harvard Business School227
Noubar AfeyanInvestor at Flagship PioneeringGizem CakilInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersEric PaleyEntrepreneur and Seed Investor in Cambridge, MALauren LeeInvestor at FJ LabsMark LurieVenture Partner at FJ LabsAlice BrooksInvestor at Khosla Ventures
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