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Luke Beatty

Founder

Founder at Brandfolder

Denver, Colorado

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

FoundedBrandfolder

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About

Luke Beatty is an investor and director with experience as a founder and senior executive in digital media. He has led venture-funded startups and held positions in large, publicly-traded media and technology companies, with expertise spanning product development, subscription services, media platforms, editorial strategy, and monetization.

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Brandfolder's investors · 3

Service Provider CapitalVailTechstarsBoulder · $220K checksTelescope PartnersSan Francisco

Co-founders at Brandfolder

CGChristopher Glode
Christopher GlodeFounder

Experience

  1. TCGPartner2020 — 2024Denver, Colorado, United States
  2. Brandfolder, Inc.Executive Chairman / Co-founder / CEO (acquired by Smartsheet)2012 — 2020Denver CO
  3. Verizon / AOLPresident, Media Brands @ Verizon / AOL2013 — 2017Global
  4. TechStarsManaging Director of Boulder 2012 cohort2012 — 2013Boulder, CO
  5. Yahoo!Vice President; General Manager2010 — 2012Global
  6. Associated Content (acquired by Yahoo)Founder & CEO2004 — 2010Denver, Colorado & New York, New York
  7. WAND (World Access Network of Directories)Director, Business Development2002 — 2004Denver, CO

Skills & more

Strategy25Start-ups67Strategic Partnerships59Digital Media49Online Advertising18Entrepreneurship32E-commerce7SEO12Venture Capital18Mobile Applications3Digital Strategy9SEM3
+11 moreProduct ManagementSocial MediaWeb AnalyticsMobile DevicesBusiness DevelopmentSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Board of DirectorsSaaSSoftware as a Service (SaaS)SaasDirector

Languages Conversational Spansh

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Luke Beatty?
Luke Beatty is an investor and director with experience as a founder and senior executive in digital media. He has led venture-funded startups and held positions in large, publicly-traded media and technology companies, with expertise spanning product development, subscription services, media platforms, editorial strategy, and monetization.
Where does Luke Beatty work?
Luke Beatty is Founder of Brandfolder.
What check size does Luke Beatty write?
Luke Beatty typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Luke Beatty found?
Luke Beatty founded Brandfolder.
Where did Luke Beatty go to school?
Luke Beatty studied at Harvard University (Masters, Ed Administration); Connecticut College (Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology & Education).

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Connecticut College mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jordan SavageBAFounded Grove CollaborativeAdam RomanowBAFounded Castle Island BrewingMatthew J. PlanteB.A.Founded Voltus

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Also attended Harvard University2,000

Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalG

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Also attended Connecticut College34

Chloë McAuleyExecutive Assistant at March Capital PartnersBinsen LiPrincipal at MPM BioImpactTravis ConnorsCo-founder and General Partner at Building VenturesWesley MorrisInvestor at Silversmith Capital PartnersSahil SachdevDirector of Venture Design at Founders FactoryAmy CheethamPartner at Costanoa Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at TCG33

Dianna D'AmorePrincipal - Investor Relations at Marlin Equity PartnersBlair ShaneInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Jennifer RandleChief Operating Officer at MaC Venture CapitalIda GirmaPrincipal at B4 CapitalMarco DeMeirelesInvestor at Ansa CapitalMatt BrownInvestor at Headline

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Also worked at Brandfolder, Inc.5

Eddie KangFounder and Managing Partner at Gray Line PartnersNicole NaidooPartner at Telescope PartnersJames WinterHead of Marketing at Telescope PartnersBrian ParksFounder & CEO at Bigfoot CapitalChristopher GlodeFounder at Brandfolder

Also worked at TechStars745

Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group

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Also worked at Yahoo!435

Jess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesBrian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal FoundationStewart ButterfieldCo-founder of Slack and FlickrMax LevchinCo-founder of PayPal; founder, chairman & CEO of Affirm; partner at SciFi VCAmjad MasadCo-founder & CEO of Replit

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