Kent Lindstrom
InvestorFounderCo-Founder & General Partner at 8-Bit Capital
San Francisco, California, United States
Writes $100K β $1M checks
Founded8-Bit Capital
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1,172 people in our graph share verified history with Kent β schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Kyle DohertyunlockedKent: together at Harvard Business School (2009β2010)
Γ11Kent: together at Harvard Business School
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
Co-founder & General Partner at 8-Bit Capital
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Co-founders at 8-Bit Capital
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Jonathan AbramsCo-founder & General Partner
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
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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 of 8-Bit Capital and 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.
- What companies did Kent Lindstrom found?
- Kent Lindstrom founded 8-Bit Capital.
- 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 mafia893
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Brad GerstnerMBAFounded AltimeterTim DraperMBAFounded Draper AssociatesMike Maples JrMBAFounded Pattern BreakersHristo BorisovOPM Class 64Founded PayhawkNoubar AfeyanVisiting LecturerFounded ProFound Therapeutics +13Wade MyersMBAFounded RealManage +6
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Northwestern University mafia239
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Osman KhanBAFounded Paddle 8 +3Chris SchuhDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Xtalic +2Paulo FontesExecutive Program, Business & Management for Transplant LeadershipFounded UPMC +2Jeff HinckBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Vertical Insure +1Shelby ClarkBSFounded RelayRides +1Jeffrey LiuBachelor of Science - BSFounded Guavapass +1
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Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management mafia186
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Kunal BahlExecutive ProgramFounded SnapdealCristina JunqueiraMBAFounded Nubank +1Scott D. DorseyMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded High Alpha Capital +2Takeshi TakahashiFounded Aculys Pharma +2Remco van ZantenMBAFounded Zalando +2Mark CrumblishMBAFounded Profit Inc +2
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8-Bit Capital mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management1,135
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalCristina JunqueiraCo-founder of NubankAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 Ventures
+ 1,129 more
Also attended Northwestern University713
Mikowai AshwillInvestor at Spark CapitalNaomi Pilosof IonitaBoard Partner at Menlo VenturesEric OngInvestor at LightbankBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankScott JacobsonManaging Director at Madrona Venture GroupAnna WangAssociate at March Capital Partners
+ 707 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Harvard Business School327
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
+ 321 more
Also worked at Nuzzel, Inc.2
Also worked at Digital Garage8
Yoshihiro KoharaPrincipal at Sozo VenturesFumihiko IshimaruCEO / General Partner at Accord VenturesJoi OkadaOperating Partner - Japan at 1982 VenturesHiroki EdaManaging Director at Marubeni Ventures Inc.Barak BerkowitzAdvisor at Scrum VenturesDaisuke HaraSr. Director, Finance & Platform at World Innovation Lab
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