Hi, I'm Jonathan Betz - Sabattical at Self-employed
I thrive on building exceptional engineering teams and crafting innovative software that delights users. My passion lies at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and strategic investment, particularly in AI and scalable systems.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed misinformation and disinformation teams at Google.
Actively invests in over 40 companies as a Principal at Hudson River Angels.
Can help others by providing expert advice on scaling engineering teams and early-stage investments.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering at Google
Began career as a Software Engineer at Google, building core competencies in software development and large-scale systems.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Algorithms
✦ Java
Leadership and Management Growth
Progressed into Engineering Management roles at Google, focusing on leading teams and complex projects, including work on misinformation.
✦ Engineering Leadership
✦ Team Development
✦ Project Management
Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Focus
Transitioned to angel investing and advisory roles, leveraging extensive tech background to support startups as a Principal at Hudson River Angels.
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Strategy
Current Sabbatical & Exploration
Currently on sabbatical, exploring new opportunities and continuing investment activities.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Investment
✦ Exploration
💪🏻 Superpowers
Catalyst for High-Performing Engineering Teams
Expertise in scaling and structuring teams for maximum impact.
✦ Developed and led engineering teams at Google for over a decade.
✦ Specializes in recruitment, mentoring, and fostering collaborative environments.
✦ Drives innovation through strategic team development and software engineering practices.
Machine Learning & Scalable Systems Architect
Proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
✦ Deep experience in Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, and Distributed Systems.
✦ Built large-scale production applications and managed complex software projects.
✦ Focuses on creating software that delights users through cutting-edge technology.
Strategic Angel Investor & Advisor
Identifying and nurturing high-potential early-stage ventures.
✦ Angel investor in over 40 companies, with a Principal role at Hudson River Angels.
✦ Provides strategic guidance and capital to startups in their critical growth phases.
✦ Leverages deep technical and leadership experience to evaluate investment opportunities.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with visionary founders and fellow investors to shape the future of technology.
✦ Exploring emerging trends in AI, SaaS, and deep tech for potential investment.
✦ Finding collaborative opportunities to build and scale innovative ventures.
I can help with
✦ Offering strategic advice to early-stage tech startups on product development and team building.
✦ Mentoring aspiring engineering leaders and technical founders.
✦ Sharing insights on navigating the venture capital and angel investing landscape.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying promising pre-seed and seed-stage companies in innovative sectors.
✦ Connecting with experts in niche AI and deep technology domains for due diligence.
✦ Discovering novel approaches to information extraction and large-scale data processing.