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Tom Kosnik

Investor

Partner at FoundersX Ventures

Silicon Valley

Writes $100K – $500K checks · typically $250K

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About

Tom Kosnik is a tech investor and consulting professor at Stanford University focused on technology ventures and global marketing. He has taught Technology Ventures at Stanford and Harvard Business School and contributed to the Stanford Technology Venture Program and the Stanford BASES startup contests. He advises and mentors technology startup founders.

Experience

  1. FoundersX VenturesPartnercurrent2016 — present
  2. KapitalInvestorcurrent2022 — present
  3. LunaJoy (YC W22)Investorcurrent2022 — presentFlorida, United States
  4. Turion SpaceInvestorcurrent2021 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  5. Orbillion Bio (YC W21)Investorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  6. 1910 GeneticsInvestorcurrent2019 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  7. Markable CreatorsInvestorcurrent2018 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  8. NUS Overseas CollegesConsulting Professor2002 — 2019Singapore
  9. Stanford UniversityAdjunct Professor1990 — 2018Stanford, CA and Singapore
  10. Copenhagen University Summer SchoolLeader of Gear Up Workshop2011 — 2016
  11. YouNoodleJudge for business plan competition2010 — 2015Silicon Valley
  12. California Clean Tech OpenSidekick to the Stars2008 — 2014
  13. TCG AdvisorsManaging Director2004 — 2006
  14. Harvard Business SchoolVisiting Associate Professor1994 — 1997
  15. Harvard Business SchoolAssistant Professor1985 — 1989
  16. American Management SystemsConsultant and Project Manager1978 — 1980United States

Skills & more

Enterprise Software24Management Consulting99Coaching69Business26Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Business Strategy99Product Management56Business Development99Product Development55Venture Capital99Marketing Strategy90
+12 moreCorporate DevelopmentAngel InvestingTeam BuildingStrategic PartnershipsMarketingGo-to-market StrategyMergers & AcquisitionsProgram ManagementCloud ComputingStrategyManagementLeadership

Languages English

From Tom's professional profile.

Investments

Led

Markable.ai

Investor

1910 GeneticsElementary RoboticsLunajoyMarkableMeru HealthSalt Security

Sources: curated public sources · the firm's website.

Colleagues at FoundersX Ventures

Adam Kang
Co-founder & Co-CEO at FoundersX Ventures
Alexander Li
Co-founder & Co-CEO at FoundersX Ventures
Devin Lai
Investment Associate at FoundersX Ventures
Helen Liang
Founder & General Partner at FoundersX Ventures
Irene Tsen
Investment Associate at FoundersX Ventures
Leo Cui
General Partner at FoundersX Ventures
Sebastian Peralta
Co-Founder & CEO at FoundersX Ventures
Sizi Chen
General Partner at FoundersX Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Kosnik?
Tom Kosnik is a tech investor and consulting professor at Stanford University focused on technology ventures and global marketing. He has taught Technology Ventures at Stanford and Harvard Business School and contributed to the Stanford Technology Venture Program and the Stanford BASES startup contests. He advises and mentors technology startup founders.
Where does Tom Kosnik work?
Tom Kosnik is Partner at FoundersX Ventures.
What check size does Tom Kosnik write?
Tom Kosnik typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
What companies has Tom Kosnik invested in?
Investments tracked here include Markable.ai, 1910 Genetics, Elementary Robotics, Lunajoy, Markable, Meru Health, Salt Security.
Where did Tom Kosnik go to school?
Tom Kosnik studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Ph.D., Marketing of Technology Products); University of Virginia Darden School of Business (MBA, Marketing and International Business); Duke University (BA, History and International Relations).
Does Tom Kosnik lead rounds?
Yes — Tom Kosnik has led 1 tracked investment.

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