John Zeratsky
Founder at Character Capital LLC
Profile
John Zeratsky is the founder of Zemu Venture Capital (founded in 2003) and Character Capital LLC (founded in 2021, where he holds the title of General Partner).
Currently, he is an Advisory Board member at the University of Wisconsin (since 2020).
In the past, he held the position of Chairman at The Badger Herald, Inc. (2004-2005), Principal at Google LLC (2007-2009), Senior Designer at YouTube LLC (2010-2011), and Principal at FeedBurner, Inc. (2005-2007).
He also held the position of Principal at the University of Wisconsin (2004-2005).
Mr. Zeratsky received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 2005.
John Zeratsky active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Character Capital LLC
 Character Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Character Capital LLC (Character Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by John Zeratsky, Eli Blee-Goldman and Jake Knapp. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee. | Founder | 2020-12-31 |
| University of Wisconsin | Consultant / Advisor | 2020-05-31 |
Former positions of John Zeratsky
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
YouTube LLC
 YouTube LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services YouTube LLC hosts user-generated videos which include network and professional content. It is a media company for people to watch and share videos via the internet. The firm allows people to upload, tag, and share personal video clips through the website. The company was founded by Steve S. Chen, Chad Meredith Hurley and Jared Karim in May 2005 and is headquartered in San Bruno, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-06-29 |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-12-30 |
FeedBurner, Inc.
 FeedBurner, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services FFeedBurner, Inc. provides web feed management solutions. Its services include bloggers, podcasts, video casts, advertising and commercial publications. The company was founded by Richard W. Costolo and Eric Lunt in 2003 and is headquartered Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2007-05-30 |
| Zemu Venture Capital | Founder | 2005-12-30 |
| University of Wisconsin | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-05-30 |
Training of John Zeratsky
| University of Wisconsin | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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FeedBurner, Inc.
FeedBurner, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services FFeedBurner, Inc. provides web feed management solutions. Its services include bloggers, podcasts, video casts, advertising and commercial publications. The company was founded by Richard W. Costolo and Eric Lunt in 2003 and is headquartered Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Google LLC
Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
YouTube LLC
YouTube LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services YouTube LLC hosts user-generated videos which include network and professional content. It is a media company for people to watch and share videos via the internet. The firm allows people to upload, tag, and share personal video clips through the website. The company was founded by Steve S. Chen, Chad Meredith Hurley and Jared Karim in May 2005 and is headquartered in San Bruno, CA. | Technology Services |
Character Capital LLC
Character Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Character Capital LLC (Character Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by John Zeratsky, Eli Blee-Goldman and Jake Knapp. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee. | Finance |
| The Badger Herald, Inc. | Consumer Services |
| Zemu Venture Capital | Finance |
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