What check size does Kent Wakeford write?

Kent Wakeford typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Kent Wakeford go to school?

Kent Wakeford studied at UCLA; University of Southern California (Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Law).

Kent Wakeford

Investor

Investor at Gen.G

Dallas, Texas

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Kent Wakeford is a six-time founder and executive with experience scaling technology companies across software, analytics, AI/ML, gaming, biotech, and sustainability sectors. He has held C-level positions at public and private companies including Integral Ad Science, Kabam, and Gen.G, raised over $750 million in venture capital, and participated in exits totaling more than $2.6 billion in shareholder value. Wakeford currently serves on the Board of Directors at UCLA Health and has established partnerships with major technology and entertainment companies including Google, Amazon, Apple, Disney, and Warner Bros.

Experience

UCLA HealthMember Board of Directorscurrent2025 — present
BreakingCo-Founder + Board Chaircurrent2023 — present
Colossal BiosciencesCo-Founder + COO + Advisorcurrent2021 — present
Skillz Inc.Board of Directors [NYSE: SKLZ]current2017 — present
Form BioCo-Founder + Exec Chair2022 — 2026
tvScientificCo-Founder + Board Member2020 — 2026
Gen.GCo-Founder + COO + Vice Chairman2017 — 2022
KabamChief Operating Officer2011 — 2017
Integral Ad ScienceCo-Founder + President [NASDAQ: IAS]2009 — 2011
AddThisSenior Vice President2007 — 2008
The Enthusiast NetworkPresident2004 — 2007
AOLVice President1999 — 2004
O'Melveny & Myers LLPAttorney1996 — 1999

Skills & more

Digital Media99Mobile Devices99Strategic Partnerships99Business Development73Start-ups50Social Media41Mergers & Acquisitions37Integrated Marketing25Online Advertising22Advertising20Digital Marketing18Entertainment17

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MarketingCorporate DevelopmentVideo GamesEntrepreneurshipDigital StrategyE-commerceVenture CapitalMobile MarketingStrategyManagementLeadershipLicensing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kent Wakeford?: Kent Wakeford is a six-time founder and executive with experience scaling technology companies across software, analytics, AI/ML, gaming, biotech, and sustainability sectors. He has held C-level positions at public and private companies including Integral Ad Science, Kabam, and Gen.G, raised over $750 million in venture capital, and participated in exits totaling more than $2.6 billion in shareholder value. Wakeford currently serves on the Board of Directors at UCLA Health and has established partnerships with major technology and entertainment companies including Google, Amazon, Apple, Disney, and Warner Bros.
Where does Kent Wakeford work?: Kent Wakeford is at Gen.G.
What check size does Kent Wakeford write?: Kent Wakeford typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Kent Wakeford go to school?: Kent Wakeford studied at UCLA; University of Southern California (Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Law).