Greg Gottesman

Greg Gottesman is a prominent figure in the Seattle startup and venture capital ecosystem. He is currently a Managing Director and Co-Founder of Pioneer Square Labs (PSL), a startup studio and venture capital fund that creates and launches technology startups.1

Career Highlights

• Pioneer Square Labs: Co-founded PSL in September 2015 and serves as Managing Director.1
• Madrona Venture Group: Served as one of the initial three Managing Directors for almost 20 years (1997-2015).1
• Rover.com: Founder, former CEO, and current board member of this pet-sitting marketplace.1

Board Positions

Greg represents PSL on the boards of several companies:

• Boundless Immigration
• Ever.green
• Joon Care
• Kevala1

Academic Background

Greg has an impressive educational background:

• Stanford University: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors and distinction
• Harvard Law School: JD with honors, editor of Harvard Law Review
• Harvard Business School: MBA with honors and distinction1

Teaching and Writing

• Adjunct Professor at the University of Washington, teaching entrepreneurship in the Computer Science & Engineering department and Foster School of Business.1
• Author of three books, including "College Survival" which went through 7 editions.2

Philosophy

Greg is known for his belief that "Venture is about finding truly great entrepreneurs and supporting their efforts in every way possible. The rest is noise." He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in founders, stating that it's crucial for building a well-rounded team.3

Personal

Outside of work, Greg is a family man who enjoys local sporting events and watching reality TV. He's also known for his sense of humor, mentioning that he "regularly injures himself playing non-contact sports" and "reportedly owns a mean ping-pong backhand".3