Overview
Simon Jackson is an angel investor at SV Angel [4] and private investment manager [3]. Jackson emphasizes founder relationships over control and equity, seeking teams with deep product knowledge, customer understanding, and strong motivation to succeed [2]. Jackson's career includes early-stage experience at Uber, where Jackson held positions as Senior Software Engineer [8], Data Management Specialist [7], Senior Team Lead [6], and Director of Operations [7]. Prior to Uber, Jackson worked as a Salesforce Developer [9] and Project Manager at AT&T [10]. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from San Francisco State University [11].
Profile introduction
As an investor, I prioritize strong relationships with founders over control & equity. I am looking for teams who have the three essentials things every founders must have: - Know your product better than anyone - Know your customers - Have a burning desire to succeed So don't worry about failure, you only have to be right once.
Career history
- Private InvestorFeb 2016 to presentInvestment Manager
- Angel InvestorSep 2015 to presentSV Angel
- Director Of OperationsJul 2017 to Aug 2018Uber
- Senior Team LeadMay 2015 to Jun 2017Uber
- Data Management SpecialistJul 2013 to May 2015Uber
- Senior Software Engineer - Early EmployeeMar 2011 to Jul 2013Uber
- Salesforce DeveloperMar 2009 to Aug 2011Salesforce
- Project ManagerOct 2004 to Jun 2009AT&T
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology2000 - 2004San Francisco State University
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