Hi, I'm Steven Johnston - Super Angel Partner at Alumni Ventures
I thrive at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and strategic growth. My passion lies in building impactful companies, from early-stage ventures to successful exits, and I'm excited to connect with innovators and investors.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded a Y Combinator-backed B2B SaaS company that was successfully acquired.
Currently invests in early-stage startups as a Super Angel Partner at Alumni Ventures.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance on growth marketing and entrepreneurial exits.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career in Public Service & Digital Strategy
Began by advising in Congress and leading digital efforts for political campaigns, honing skills in communication and strategic outreach.
✦ Government
✦ Political Campaigns
✦ Digital Strategy
Scaling in Tech Sales & Advertising
Transitioned to the private sector, excelling in sales at Google and managing significant advertising budgets.
✦ Digital Advertising
✦ Sales
Entrepreneurial Ventures & Exit
Co-founded GovPredict, a B2B SaaS company, achieving Y Combinator backing and a successful acquisition.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ SaaS
✦ Startup Acquisition
Investor and Strategic Advisor
Currently focusing on investing in and advising startups, leveraging extensive experience to foster growth.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Investment
✦ Strategic Advisory
💪🏻 Superpowers
From Political Campaigns to Tech IPOs
Bridging the gap between public policy and scalable business solutions.
✦ Secured investment from Y Combinator for GovPredict, a B2B SaaS startup.
✦ Directed digital marketing for a winning US Senate campaign.
✦ Advised Congressional leadership on digital strategy.
Growth Engine Architect
Driving revenue and market penetration through data-driven strategies.
✦ Award-winning sales executive with a proven track record at Google.
✦ Managed significant paid media investments for advertisers.
✦ Skilled in customer acquisition and retention across digital channels.
Strategic Investor & Advisor
Identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures.
✦ Actively investing in early-stage startups as a Super Angel Partner.
✦ Providing strategic guidance to companies navigating complex markets.
✦ Leveraging deep understanding of market dynamics and risk assessment.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring innovative early-stage companies for investment and mentorship.
✦ Connecting with founders and leaders to share insights on scaling and market strategy.
✦ Identifying potential co-founders or strategic partners for future ventures.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on growth marketing and digital advertising.
✦ Offer insights from entrepreneurial and exit experiences.
✦ Connect with potential investors and advisors within my network.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging technologies or disruptive market opportunities.
✦ Finding passionate co-founders with complementary skill sets.
✦ Exploring new industry verticals for potential investment.