About
A founder-turned-investor with operational experience who brings founder empathy and hands-on support to portfolio companies. Multiple founders describe him as their first call during difficult business moments.
NattyZ🔥 @nattyz
Thanks for including us on the @warmlyai journey! Congrats to you and the whole team! https://t.co/dLz6Q5qFMK
Jul 1, 2026 · ♥ 2
NattyZ🔥 @nattyz
Some thoughts and tips to first time founders looking to raise capital: https://t.co/o6f1GQSnKB
Apr 21, 2026 · ♥ 3
NattyZ🔥 @nattyz
It's an important moment for Great Sky. Yesterday, they exited stealth and accelerated their mission to transform computing! Jeff Shainline and his team are building a fundamentally new kind of AI chip using superconducting optoelectronic networks. Their approach can process
Mar 14, 2026 · ♥ 7
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareRoboticsSaaSSemiconductorsSpace Tech
Experience
- Matchstick VenturesPartnercurrent2018 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
- TechstarsManaging Director2015 — 2020Boulder
- MapQuestSenior Director, Product Management & Design2012 — 2015Denver Metropolitan Area
- MapQuestDirector2013Denver
- MapQuestPrincipal Product Manager2012 — 2013Denver
- EverlaterCo-Founder and Co-CEO2008 — 2012Boulder, Colorado
- GE Commercial FinanceFinancial Management Program2005 — 2008
- Jim CollinsSenior Research Associate2003 — 2005
Education
- University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of BusinessBachelor's Degree, Finance2001 — 2005
Skills & more
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Mobile ApplicationsManagementMobile DevicesAnalysisProduct DevelopmentStrategyStrategic PartnershipsBloggingFrom Natty's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business31
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Shared employers
Also worked at Matchstick Ventures3
Also worked at Techstars379
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