Ken Horenstein
Ken Horenstein is currently a Mentor at CoMotion at University of Washington, Founder & General Partner at Pack Ventures, and Co-founder at Venture Out. He founded Pack Ventures, which is still running, and co-founded Venture Out, which closed. He has expertise in venture capital and startup community building.
The Hidden Truth of Venture and AI with GP of Pack Ventures Ken Horenstein
In this episode of The Shift AI Podcast, host Boaz Ashkenazy, founder and CEO of Augmented AI, sits down with Ken Horenstein, the founding partner of Pack Ventures, a venture firm that supports startups emerging from the University of Washington's vibrant tech ecosystem. Ken shares his journey from growing up in Vancouver, Washington, to becoming a key player in Seattle's venture capital scene, with previous roles at Microsoft's M12 and Venture Out. Ken and Boaz delve into the art of identifying what’s truly necessary for startup success. Drawing from his experience working with highly technical research scientists, Ken offers a…
Archive: How to Get Investors to Really Listen to Your Pitch (Fundamentals for Startups)
(https://comotion.uw.edu/) When it comes to getting a crucial callback from a potential funder, an effective presentation goes a long way. In this talk, Ken Horenstein, founder and general partner of Pack Ventures; Elizabeth Cross Nichol, program and grant manager at Life Science Washington; and Elisa La Cava, principal at Trilogy Equity Partners shared insights on what they listen for when taking a pitch from a startup. UW and Microsoft alumnus Ken Horenstein invests in UW-affiliated projects; Elizabeth Cross Nichol is a former clinician and hospital administrator; and Elisa La Cava, formerly of Madrona, focuses on early-stage tech companies.
Organizations
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Pack Ventures Founder & General Partner 2021–present · current
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CoMotion at University of Washington Mentor 2017–present · current
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Venture Out Co-founder · current
Education
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Foster School of Business Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, Strategy, Entrepreneurship
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Foster School of Business Bachelor’s Degree, Finance
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Seattle University Finance, Philosophy
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Hudson's Bay High School High School Diploma
