JT

John Thompson

Venture Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners

Redwood City, California

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $3,000,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $20,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $15,000,000.00

Work Experience

  • Venture Partner

    2018

2014

  • Chairman of the Board

    2014

  • Executive Advisor

    2017 - 2018

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2010 - 2016

    Responsible for developing the strategic direction and implementation of plans to drive the company's continued growth and leadership in virtual infrastructure optimization.

1999 - 2011

  • Chairman of the Board

    1999 - 2011

  • Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

    1999 - 2009

1971 - 1999

  • General Manager IBM Americas

    1971 - 1999

    Responsible for the sales, services and support operation of all IBM products and services throughout Canada, Latin America and the United States with >40,000 employees