Dillon Ferdinandi

Dillon Ferdinandi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the tech industry, venture capital, and startup ecosystem. Here's an overview of his career and current roles:

Professional Experience

Current Positions:

• Principal at Slack Fund (January 2019 - Present)1
• Mentor at Techstars (August 2023 - Present)1
• Coach (Self-employed, January 2022 - Present)1

Previous Roles:

• Platform & Strategic Partnerships at Slack (November 2016 - January 2019)1
• Director of Strategic Partnerships at Zemanta (April 2014 - October 2016)1
• Product Manager, Typekit Enterprise at Adobe (October 2011 - April 2014)1

Slack Fund Involvement

At Slack Fund, Dillon helps manage a $100M fund focused on Pre-Seed and Seed stage investments in enterprise and B2B software companies.1 He has contributed to 70 of Slack Fund's 110 lifetime investments and manages a global portfolio of 75 active companies ranging from Seed to Pre-IPO stages.1

Coaching and Mentorship

Dillon provides performance coaching for early-stage founders and investors.13 His role as a Techstars mentor allows him to share his expertise with emerging entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem.1

Personal

Based in the San Diego Metropolitan Area, Dillon is married with twin daughters.12 Outside of work, he enjoys surfing and reading about technology, pivotal leaders, psychology, and health & wellness.2

Education and Skills

• Educated at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo1
• Proficient in English (native) and Spanish (limited working proficiency)1

Dillon Ferdinandi's diverse background in tech, investments, and coaching positions him as a valuable mentor for startups and entrepreneurs in the Techstars program.