Jason Putorti

Jason Putorti is an angel investor and former co-founder and lead designer of AngelList. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Jason Putorti

Jason Putorti is an angel investor and former co-founder and lead designer of AngelList, where he applied his deep product and design background to support early-stage ventures. His investment thesis targets early-stage technology companies, with a specific focus on design-led startups in consumer products, SaaS, and fintech. While his typical check size and lead/follow behavior are not publicly documented, he leverages his design expertise to identify promising ventures rather than focusing on specific geos beyond the broader technology sector. Notable portfolio companies include Votizen, Inc., which he founded in 2009, and Brigade Group, Inc., founded in 2014. Putorti is distinguished by his public emphasis on design principles as a critical factor in startup success, though specific published articles or a unique point of view beyond this design-led approach are not detailed in available sources. His professional base is in Palo Alto, CA, aligning with his Silicon Valley-focused angel investing activities.

Jason Putorti at a glance

Role
Angel Investor
Location
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Mr. Putorti is a Co-Founder and serves as the Vice President, when he became a Designer-in-Residence for Bessemer Venture Partners. He’s an advisor and mentor for 500 Startups, SV Angel, SSE Labs, and to many startups in Silicon Valley. In January 2012 he was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for social media and mobile. He holds a Computer Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and was the youngest ever MFA candidate at Parsons School of Design.

Frequently asked about Jason Putorti

What does Jason Putorti invest in?
Jason Putorti (Palo Alto, CA, United States) — sector focus: Mr. Putorti is a Co-Founder and serves as the Vice President, Design of Brigade Media. He served as Venture Advisor at 500 Startups. He co-founded Votizen. Jas….
How do I contact Jason Putorti?
Jason Putorti's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Jason Putorti headquartered?
Jason Putorti is based in Palo Alto, CA, United States.

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