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Jesse Hertzberg is a General Partner at Unusual Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm. He is known for his extensive background as a founder and operator, bringing valuable experience to early-stage technology companies.
Jesse Hertzberg primarily invests in seed-stage companies within the B2B software, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, and marketplace sectors. He focuses on innovative solutions and foundational technologies.
Jesse Hertzberg works as a General Partner at Unusual Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in seed-stage investments for enterprise and infrastructure companies.
Jesse Hertzberg is a distinguished General Partner at Unusual Ventures, a prominent seed-stage venture capital firm dedicated to empowering the next generation of enterprise and infrastructure companies. At Unusual Ventures, Jesse plays a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing promising startups, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational expertise to founders navigating the challenging early stages of company building.
His investment focus at Unusual Ventures primarily centers on B2B software, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, and marketplaces. Jesse is particularly drawn to companies that are building foundational technologies or innovative solutions that address critical business needs, often with a strong emphasis on product-led growth and robust technical foundations. He believes in partnering closely with entrepreneurs, offering insights derived from his own extensive career as an operator and executive.
Before joining Unusual Ventures, Jesse Hertzberg built a remarkable career marked by significant leadership roles at high-growth technology companies. He served as the Chief Operating Officer at Squarespace, where he was instrumental in scaling the company's operations and product offerings. Prior to Squarespace, Jesse held the position of Vice President of Product at Etsy, contributing to the platform's evolution and user experience. His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to found and serve as CEO of Orchestrate.io, a database-as-a-service company that was successfully acquired by CenturyLink. This diverse background as a founder, CEO, and senior executive provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies.
Jesse's operational acumen and deep understanding of product development, engineering, and market strategy make him an invaluable resource for the portfolio companies at Unusual Ventures. While specific public notable investments from his time at Unusual Ventures are often under wraps due to the early stage nature of the firm's focus, his involvement is highly sought after by founders seeking a partner with a proven track record of building and scaling successful technology businesses. His commitment to fostering innovation and providing hands-on support solidifies his reputation as a key figure in the seed-stage venture capital ecosystem.
Jesse Hertzberg is a Growth Partner at Great Hill Partners and an independent advisor based in New York City. Before transitioning to venture investing, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Livestream, leading the video platform through its strategic acquisition by Vimeo in October 2017. His executive operating experience includes tenures as the Chief Operating Officer at Squarespace and the Vice President of Operations and Business Development at Etsy. He subsequently worked as a Senior Vice President at WeWork from 2018 to 2019, and he holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Business School. At Great Hill Partners, a firm targeting investments between $25 million and $500 million, he collaborates directly with portfolio company boards. Hertzberg currently focuses on scaling growth stage software and digital commerce businesses by advising leadership teams on market strategies and operational performance.
