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Patrick J. Costello

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Founder at Naytev · Former Partner at Orange DAO

Seattle, Washington

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

FoundedNaytev · YC

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About

Patrick J. Costello serves as Head of AI Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the CEO at Checkr, Inc. He has held leadership roles across data platforms, fintech, martech, and energy sectors, with a focus on commercializing new products and identifying growth opportunities.

Founder at NaytevYC S14

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YC

Patrick went through Y Combinator (Summer 2014) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Naytev's investors · 15

Amino CapitalPalo Alto · $100K – $10M checksApplied AngelsAvlok CapitalLynnwoodBlack Jays VenturesNew York · $250K – $500K checksBrighteye VenturesLondonDG Daiwa VenturesTokyoFlorence Venture CapitalPalo AltoKnight FoundationMiamiNext VenturesAustin · $500K – $3M checksPalm Drive CapitalNew York · $500K – $5M checksS2 CapitalSan FranciscoTekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S.LondonVenture Investment AssociatesPeapackWefunderSan FranciscoY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2014

Co-founders at Naytev

ZLZack Liscio
Zack LiscioFounder
MSMike Seid
Mike SeidFounder

Experience

  1. Checkr, Inc.Head of AI Strategic Initiatives, Office of the CEOcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Checkr, Inc.Chief of Staff to CEO2023 — 2026San Francisco Bay Area
  3. Lofty AIChief Product Officer2022 — 2023Seattle
  4. OptimizelySenior Director, Product Management2020 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
  5. OptimizelySenior Product Manager2019 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  6. NaytevCo-founder, Chief Strategy Officer2014 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  7. ICF InternationalSenior Associate, Energy Advisory & Solutions2012 — 2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
  8. ICF InternationalFounder of ICF's Innovator's Forum2013Washington D.C. Metro Area
  9. ICF InternationalAssociate2011 — 2012Virginia, United States
  10. ICF InternationalAnalyst2010 — 2011Virginia, United States
  11. ICF InternationalResearcher2008 — 2010Virginia, United States
  12. BP Alternative Energy Wind Power AmericasDevelopment Associate (Internship)2007 — 2008Greater Charlottesville Area

Skills & more

Machine LearningWeb TechnologiesCross-functional Team LeadershipProduct ManagementProfit & Loss ManagementAgile MethodologiesQuantitative AnalysisChange ManagementContract NegotiationCash Flow ManagementForecastingStrategic Roadmaps
+12 moreProduct StrategyPricing StrategyBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipAgile LeadershipMarketing StrategyFinancial ModelingAnalyticsStrategic PlanningLeadershipStrategyManagement
  • Checkr Profile — Checkr, Inc.
  • Section4 Product Strategist — Section

From Patrick's professional profile.

Network3

Berk Ozer
Venture Partner at Orange DAO
Don Ho
Investor at Orange DAO
Gabe Horwitz
Investor at Orange DAO

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick J. Costello?
Patrick J. Costello serves as Head of AI Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the CEO at Checkr, Inc. He has held leadership roles across data platforms, fintech, martech, and energy sectors, with a focus on commercializing new products and identifying growth opportunities.
Where does Patrick J. Costello work?
Patrick J. Costello is Founder of Naytev.
What check size does Patrick J. Costello write?
Patrick J. Costello typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Patrick J. Costello found?
Patrick J. Costello founded Naytev.
Where did Patrick J. Costello go to school?
Patrick J. Costello studied at Y Combinator (YC S14); University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, Sociology); Ballston LaunchPad (Washington DC, Summer).

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