Ezra Galston
Ezra Galston
Ezra Galston is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur who has established himself as a reputable figure in the venture capital industry. Galston is the founding partner of Starting Line, a VC firm based in Chicago with a focus on early-stage consumer technology companies. He is also a former board member and investor at M1 Finance, Sunbit, and SpoHero, among others.
Galston obtained his BA from New York University before getting his MBA from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, where he studied entrepreneurship, analytic finance, and general management. Prior to Starting Line, Galston worked at Chicago Ventures as a principal, the I2A Fund as an associate, and as a young entrepreneur at Foundation Capital. He also co-founded The Poker Financing Fund and worked as a professional poker player before entering the tech industry.
Galston's extensive experience in the venture capital industry has allowed him to invest in dozens of companies, including Cameo, Havenly, Made in Cookware, Zeus, and more. He is known for his open and transparent communication with the entrepreneurs he works with, and his honest and straightforward approach has earned him a reputation as a dependable partner.
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