Payton Dobbs

Payton Dobbs is currently an Operating Partner at Hoxton Ventures, where he provides operational support to early-stage portfolio companies. Over a 23-year career in the technology sector, including 17 years based in Silicon Valley, he has helped scale three distinct businesses to over $1 billion in valuation. Prior to his current investment role, Dobbs held senior leadership positions serving as General Manager of Google Hardware UK and General Manager of Nest Labs EMEA. His earlier professional background includes corporate strategy and operations work at Deloitte Consulting across multiple global industries. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Applied Mathematics and later earned an MBA in Finance from the London Business School. Dobbs leverages his extensive background in digital platforms, hardware development, and sales operations to guide emerging technology startups through rapid growth phases and industry partnerships.