Mike Galgon
Mike Galgon is Chief Executive Officer and a board member at Global Partnerships, and serves on the board of Flexe. He founded Pioneer Square Labs, which is still running. His expertise includes starting businesses and investing in entrepreneurs.
Julie Sandler to Shift from Managing Director to Venture Partner at Pioneer Square Labs in Late 2024
Julie Sandler, managing director at Pioneer Square Labs since 2017, will transition to a venture partner role in late 2024 while continuing to engage with the firm and its portfolio. She will also chair the Washington Roundtable next year, reflecting her ongoing influence in the Pacific Northwest tech and business communities.
Pioneer Square Labs spins out 25 startups in five years; six launched during pandemic surge
Seattle startup studio Pioneer Square Labs (PSL) spun out 25 startups in five years — six during a six-month pandemic stretch — by rapidly testing ideas, though it has yet to produce a breakout unicorn and faces criticism over founder dilution.
Pioneer Square Labs raises $12.5M from 13 VCs and 50+ angels; Foundry Group led, Brad Feld joins board
Pioneer Square Labs, a new Seattle startup studio co-founded by Geoff Entress, Greg Gottesman, Mike Galgon and Ben Gilbert, raised $12.5 million from 13 VC firms and over 50 angels. Foundry Group led the round and Brad Feld will join PSL's board.
Organizations
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Global Partnerships Chief Executive Officer 2024–present, Board of Directors 2002–present · current
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Flexe Director 2016–present, Board of Directors 2015–present · current
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Pioneer Square Labs Co-Founder and Venture Partner 2021–2024, Co-Founder and Managing Director 2015–2021, Former Venture Partner 2024 · past
Education
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Harvard Business School MBA · 1995–1997
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Duke University AB, Economics · 1986–1990
