Robert Pease
Robert Pease is Managing Partner at Long Way Ventures, serves as a Board Member at Liberty Gold Corp., and is a member of PEF Community. He has extensive expertise in venture capital, angel investing, fund management, product marketing, and business consulting, with over 30 years of experience leading teams and participating in early stage investments.
Rick Turoczy reports Portland VC hits 10-year low; Cascade Seed Fund rebrands to Long Way Ventures
Portland venture capital activity has fallen to a 10-year low, Cascade Seed Fund rebranded to Long Way Ventures, and the week’s Oregon startup news covers events from TokioConf to ongoing pitch competitions and local AI meetups.
Seattle AI2 Incubator Director Jacob Colker Challenges Tech Exodus Narrative Amid Washington Tax Debate
Jacob Colker, managing director at AI2 Incubator, pushed back against negative narratives about Seattle's tech industry decline, arguing that recent tax proposals won't outweigh the region's strong innovation ecosystem. His message sparked varied reactions from local tech leaders about Seattle's future amid potential tax changes.
The Dyrt raises $11M Series B led by Realization Capital Partners, total funding $23M
Portland camping app The Dyrt raised $11 million in a Series B led by Realization Capital Partners, bringing total funding to $23 million as the app expands its community-driven listings across 44,000 U.S. camping spots.
Organizations
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Long Way Ventures Managing Partner 2024–present · current
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PEF Community Member 2023–present · current
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Liberty Gold Board Member · current
Education
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University of Georgia - Terry College of Business BBA, Finance
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Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee MBA
