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Jay Po
Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital
Jay Po is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Stage 2 Capital, a venture capital firm established in 2018 that focuses on providing go-to-market support for early-stage B2B software companies. Prior to founding Stage 2 Capital, he worked as an investor at Bessemer Venture Partners in New York, where he was involved in sourcing significant investments in various companies, including PhishMe and Weave.12
Po graduated from Harvard University and was recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2022 for his contributions to the venture capital field. At Stage 2 Capital, he co-founded the firm with Mark Roberge, the former Chief Revenue Officer at HubSpot, to address a gap in the startup ecosystem related to revenue growth strategies.134 The firm has seen significant growth, raising multiple funds, including an $80 million second fund and a $150 million third fund, aimed at supporting startups in their scaling efforts.34
Outside of his professional endeavors, Jay Po enjoys exploring boba tea spots and spending time with his dog, Lula.1
