Jesse Robbins

Jesse Robbins is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in technology startups, investor relations, and fire service.

As the General Partner at Heavybit, a prominent early stage investor and program for developer tools and infrastructure startups, Jesse is deeply involved in the tech industry.

Jesse is well-recognized for founding Chef, a pioneering Cloud Infrastructure Automation tool adopted by major companies like Apple, Google, and IBM before its acquisition for $220m by Progress Software in 2020.

His leadership extends to serving on the boards of companies like Sanity.io and Mobot, besides actively engaging with Heavybit's portfolio companies.

Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Jesse established the Velocity Web Performance & Operations Conference and became a key figure in shaping the DevOps movement.

Prior to his ventures in startups, Jesse spent significant time at Amazon.com as the 'Master of Disaster,' overseeing website availability.

His educational journey includes studies at West Valley College, while his early career kicked off at 16, working with an ISP and later delving into fire service, where he now serves as a Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Manager.

Jesse's diverse experiences in technology and firefighting converge, enriching his unique perspective and approach to problem-solving in both realms.

A recipient of MIT Technology Review's TR35 award, Jesse Robbins is a visionary leader blending technology expertise with a commitment to public service and community involvement.