Jason Schoettler is a highly accomplished Managing Director at Shea Ventures, an investment firm that funds promising venture-backed companies. He has a diverse educational background that includes a Bachelor's degree in History and Public Policy from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the Drucker School of Management. With his expansive experience, he has established himself as an authority in the venture capital industry.

Prior to joining Shea Ventures, Jason was one of the early employees at JPL/CalTech startup, where he helped shape the company's early growth stages. He also worked as a consultant at Ernst & Young, where he gained valuable experience in the finance industry. He eventually went on to co-found Calibrate Ventures, a Santa Monica-based venture capital firm that invests in seed-stage technology companies.

Jason has invested in several exciting tech startups, including GrayMatter Robotics, Trellis Research, Diveplane Corporation, HealthTensor, Talage, Parallel Domain, Pared, BYJU'S, FarmWise, Realized, XStream Trucking, Soft Robotics Inc., Embodied, Inc., Feedback Loop, Broadly, Built Robotics, Hatch, Sun Basket, Madison Reed, Occipital, Sphero, WX Brands, Top Tier Capital Partners, VictorOps, Inc., Ring, Dollar Shave Club, and SolarCity.

Jason's extensive experience in finance, venture capital, and technology has made him an incredibly valuable and knowledgeable investment strategist. He brings a unique perspective to each investment opportunity and is known for his ability to spot innovative technologies and their potential for success.