Jason Seats

Jason Seats is the former Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Techstars, a prominent startup accelerator and venture capital firm. He served in this role from March 2018 until January 2024, when he transitioned to a position as Senior Fund Advisor at Techstars.45

Professional Background

Before becoming CIO, Jason held various positions within Techstars, including Managing Director and Partner. He joined the organization in 2011 and played a critical role in managing Techstars' investment strategy and operations.13

Prior to his tenure at Techstars, Jason was a co-founder of Slicehost, an early cloud computing hosting company that was acquired by Rackspace in 2008. Following the acquisition, he served as Vice President of Software Development for Rackspace Cloud until 2010.13

Education

Jason holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from Saint Louis University.23

Additional Contributions

In addition to his role at Techstars, Jason was an inaugural member of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, which advises on policies related to small businesses and startups. He is also involved with The Center for American Entrepreneurship, focusing on policy advocacy for entrepreneurs.3

Overall, Jason Seats has a strong background in both entrepreneurship and investment, contributing significantly to the startup ecosystem through his work at Techstars and beyond.