Tim Porter
Tim Porter is Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group and serves as Director at NewDays, Inc. He has previously held leadership roles in finance and corporate development at Eagle River Investments, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Teledesic, and Integris Software Inc.
Madrona at 30 Years Interview Spotlight: Tim Porter
Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter talks with GeekWire’s John Cook about his 18 years of experience at Madrona, from investing in first-time founders in Seattle and Portland to witnessing the rise of cloud and now AI. He shares what defines a “Madrona founder,” the importance of trust-based relationships, and why lifelong learning is at the heart of venture. Tim also looks ahead to the future of the Pacific Northwest tech ecosystem and Madrona’s enduring commitment to community and innovation.
Investor Spotlight: A Conversation with Madrona's Soma Somasegar
Hear from Madrona Managing Director Soma Somasegar as he discusses his path to venture capital by way of 27 years at Microsoft. He shares invaluable insights about what he looks for in a founder, the importance of passion in founders, the state of cloud technology, and the future of AI and Startups. Tim also shares Madrona's core principles, his favorite books for entrepreneurs, and his personal interests outside of work, including his passion for outdoor sports and the nonprofit Global Partnerships. This chat is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs looking for insights into the venture capital world or strategies to…
Investor Spotlight: A Conversation with Madrona's Tim Porter
Hear from Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter as he discusses his path to venture capital by way of mechanical engineering and Microsoft. He shares invaluable insights about what he looks for in a founder, the importance of customer focus, and the high priority he places on integrity. Tim also shares Madrona's core principles, his favorite books for entrepreneurs, and his personal interests outside of work, including his passion for outdoor sports and the nonprofit Global Partnerships. This chat is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs looking for insights into the venture capital world or strategies to capture an investor's eye. (00:00)…
Scott Jacobson
Scott Jacobson is a Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group, where he has spent over 14 years helping early-stage technology entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest build and scale their companies. Scott is on the boards of companies like Rover, Flexe, and CommerceIQ, and focuses much of his energy on consumer businesses or business technologies that have a significant consumer component. Prior to joining Madrona, Scott worked at Amazon, where he did two tours of duty, leading product management for Amazon’s 3rd-party seller platform and working on the launch of the original Kindle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Porter
Tim Porter, Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group, discusses how the venture capital firm operates, what a day in the life of a VC looks like, what he looks for in a founder, and funding female founders. Prior to joining Madrona in 2006, Tim attended MIT and Stanford Business School and worked at Teledesic and Microsoft. His passion about very early stage companies makes him a perfect fit for his current role, where he focuses on investing in B2B software companies in the Pacific Northwest. Some of Tim’s companies include Heptio, Highspot, Algorithmia and Lattice Data. Beyond talking about his…
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Education
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Stanford University Graduate School of Business MBA · 2001–2003
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology BS, Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Economics · 1992–1996
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Racine Lutheran High School 1988–1992
