Jed Christiansen

Jed Christiansen is the Director of Product and Data at Golden, a venture-backed startup focused on creating a comprehensive knowledge graph protocol. In his current role, which he has held since 2021, he is responsible for driving data scaling efforts and ensuring effective team execution.1 Prior to this position, he worked in special projects and business development at Golden from 2019 to 2021.2

Christiansen has a rich professional background that includes significant experience in product management and entrepreneurship. He previously served as a Product Manager at Techstars, where he developed products to enhance the network for founders and portfolio companies. Additionally, he is the founder of Seed-DB, a well-regarded database that tracks over 7,000 startups from more than 180 seed accelerators.

His career also includes a notable tenure at Google, where he successfully built a $70 million/year business in the Central/Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions within four years. Christiansen's educational credentials are impressive, featuring degrees in aerospace engineering, decision sciences, and an MBA from institutions such as the University of Michigan and the London School of Economics.

Beyond his professional roles, Jed Christiansen has demonstrated leadership in various settings, showcasing skills in technical expertise, team management, and partnership building. His diverse experiences span entrepreneurship, consulting, and project management.