John Otterson

Director/Board Member at

University of California San Diego

Finance

Consumer Services

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John W.
Otterson is currently a Board Member at the University of California San Diego and an Operating Partner & Investor Relations at Jackson Square Ventures Management Co. LLC.
Previously, he worked as a Partner at SVB Capital and served as an Advisory Board Member at Crossbow Ventures, Inc. Otterson holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business (1991) and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley (1986).

John Otterson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
University of California San Diego University of California San Diego Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
Jackson Square Ventures Management Co. LLC Jackson Square Ventures Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jackson Square Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as software, marketplace and technology services. It participates in seed and early stage capital transactions. It takes board seat and acts as a lead investor.	Private Equity Investor	2015-04-30

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Former positions of John Otterson

Companies	Position	End
Crossbow Ventures, Inc. Crossbow Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Crossbow Ventures focuses on investments in the information technology, life sciences and clean technology sectors. The firm invests in early-stage through expansion-stage companies. They look for companies with the potential to become market leaders. Crossbow Ventures also looks for companies with exceptional management teams, well-defined business models, strong strategic partners and a clear path to achieve profitability and exit. Companies should be active in markets with a strong and accelerating demand for their products and/or services. They should also have proprietary technology and/or patented intellectual property that provides a distinct competitive advantage. Crossbow Ventures targets companies with an annual revenue run rate greater than $2 million. They focus on investments in companies located in the Southeastern US. Initial investments typically range from $1 million to $5 million with additional capital reserved for follow-on financing rounds. The firm may invest up to $10 million over the life of a company. They may participate in larger transactions through co-investments with other investors. Crossbow Ventures' investment horizon is 5 to 10 years.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2008-07-20
SVB Capital Management LLC SVB Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance SVB Capital invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on the technology and life science sectors. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for early and later stage capital requirements. It also makes co investments.	Private Equity Investor	-

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Crossbow Ventures, Inc. Crossbow Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Crossbow Ventures focuses on investments in the information technology, life sciences and clean technology sectors. The firm invests in early-stage through expansion-stage companies. They look for companies with the potential to become market leaders. Crossbow Ventures also looks for companies with exceptional management teams, well-defined business models, strong strategic partners and a clear path to achieve profitability and exit. Companies should be active in markets with a strong and accelerating demand for their products and/or services. They should also have proprietary technology and/or patented intellectual property that provides a distinct competitive advantage. Crossbow Ventures targets companies with an annual revenue run rate greater than $2 million. They focus on investments in companies located in the Southeastern US. Initial investments typically range from $1 million to $5 million with additional capital reserved for follow-on financing rounds. The firm may invest up to $10 million over the life of a company. They may participate in larger transactions through co-investments with other investors. Crossbow Ventures' investment horizon is 5 to 10 years.	Finance
SVB Capital Management LLC SVB Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance SVB Capital invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on the technology and life science sectors. It provides financing in the form of equity and debt for early and later stage capital requirements. It also makes co investments.	Finance
University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of California San Diego University of California San Diego Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
USC Marshall School of Business USC Marshall School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Jackson Square Ventures Management Co. LLC Jackson Square Ventures Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jackson Square Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as software, marketplace and technology services. It participates in seed and early stage capital transactions. It takes board seat and acts as a lead investor.	Finance