J Zac Stein
Overview
J Zac Stein is a seasoned operator and investor with extensive experience in leading technology ventures and managing large teams across various functions, including go-to-market, engineering, product, and general administration. He currently serves as the President and Chief Product Officer at Lattice, a people management platform that empowers leaders to build engaged, high-performing teams. In addition to his role at Lattice, J Zac is a Venture Partner at Craft Ventures, where he leverages his expertise to identify and support promising startups in the SaaS and marketplace sectors. His strong network and deep understanding of these industries have been invaluable in creating new investment opportunities for Craft Ventures. As an angel investor, J Zac has supported over 25 startups backed by world-class investors such as Accel, Greylock, Sequoia, and Y Combinator. His investment portfolio includes companies like VXT, Outset, Parabola, Thena, and Doorbell Health. His strategic focus spans various stages, from seed to Series B rounds, and he has a particular interest in sectors like technology, SaaS, enterprise software, human resources, fintech, healthtech, edtech, e-commerce, consumer goods, media, entertainment, real estate, logistics, transportation, and education. J Zac's approach to investing is deeply rooted in his operational experience, enabling him to provide valuable guidance to founders and startups. His commitment to supporting innovative companies aligns with his broader mission to foster growth and excellence in the technology sector. His active involvement in both operational leadership and investment roles underscores his dedication to driving success in the ventures he engages with.
Investment Focus
- Strong founder-market fit
- Scalable business model
- Clear path to profitability
- Innovative product or service
- Large addressable market
- Competitive differentiation
- Experienced and committed founding team
- Traction and growth metrics
- Ability to execute and adapt
- Alignment with personal values and interests
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does J Zac Stein invest in?
J Zac Stein invests in Technology, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, Media, Education and HealthTech, and is based in California, United States. J Zac Stein is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does J Zac Stein invest at?
J Zac Stein backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does J Zac Stein invest in?
J Zac Stein invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia and France.
What companies has J Zac Stein invested in?
J Zac Stein's portfolio includes Outset, THENA, Vxt, Doorbell Health and Parabola.
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