Todd Goldberg

Angel investor and founder with extensive startup experience

Todd Goldberg is a prominent entrepreneur and angel investor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a rich background in technology and startups, having co-founded and led several companies throughout his career.

Background and Career

Goldberg began his entrepreneurial journey by founding Eventjoy, a mobile-first ticketing platform, in 2013. The company gained significant traction and was eventually acquired by Ticketmaster in 2014. Following this acquisition, he served as Vice President at Ticketmaster, where he continued to develop the Eventjoy brand and its offerings.1 4

After Eventjoy, he founded Mailjoy, a tool designed to simplify direct mail campaigns. This venture has been successful in the B2B space, helping various organizations streamline their marketing efforts.2 4

Angel Investing

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Todd Goldberg is an active angel investor. He launched an angel fund in collaboration with Rahul Vohra, the founder of Superhuman. Together, they have invested over $45 million in more than 100 startups, focusing on early-stage companies. Their investment strategy emphasizes not only financial support but also mentorship in product development, market strategy, and fundraising.3 4

Goldberg is known for his hands-on approach, providing valuable insights and connections to the startups he invests in. He has been recognized by founders for his ability to add significant value beyond capital, often assisting with product strategy, marketing, and networking.2 3

Personal Philosophy

Goldberg's passion lies in building and growing products, and he is committed to helping other founders navigate the challenges of startup life. His experience as a founder allows him to empathize with the difficulties of launching new ventures, making him a sought-after advisor in the startup community.1 2

Overall, Todd Goldberg exemplifies the role of a modern angel investor, combining entrepreneurial experience with a desire to foster innovation and support the next generation of startups.

Highlights

Dec 3 · twitter

Thrilled with our latest @beeple acquisition that captures an iconic moment!

(Personally, Twitter is Twitter, and I'll continue to call it that 🙃)

Nov 18 · twitter

We are so back.

Our first large acquisition in some time.

(It's now our 15th Autoglyph)

Apr 8 · angellist.com

Why Founders Want to Raise from Peers: An Interview with Todd ...

Oct 18 · toddgoldberg.com

Todd Goldberg // Tech entrepreneur & investor; Y Combinator Alum

Experience

Angel investor and startup helper at Multiple Companies (November 2014 - Present), Founder at Mailjoy (January 2017 - Present), Founder at Something People Want (November 2015 - Present)

Product, design, & go-to-market at Rare Bits (March 2018 - March 2019), Marketing and demand generation at SketchDeck (June 2016 - August 2016), VP, Eventjoy at Ticketmaster (September 2014 - November 2015), Co-Founder and CEO at Eventjoy (August 2013 - September 2014)

Education

Y Combinator, Winter 2014 batch (2014), University of Florida, BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Minors in Business Administration, Sales Engineering, and Entrepreneurship (2007 - 2012)