JL

John Lyman

Managing Partner at Telescope

San Francisco Bay Area

Invests in

  • Min Investment:

    $250,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $50,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $25,000,000.00

Work Experience

2024

  • Managing Partner

    2024

    Investing in great early-stage technology companies.

2016 - 2023

  • Partner

    2016 - 2023

    Led investments in and served on the boards of high-growth consumer Internet and enterprise SaaS startups. Investments included StockX, Toast, Podium, Tend, Gametime, Flock Freight, and Andela.

2018 - 2023

  • Investor / Board Observer

    2018 - 2023

2017 - 2023

  • Investor / Board Member

    2017 - 2023

2017 - 2023

  • Investor / Board Observer

    2017 - 2023

2016 - 2023

  • Investor / Board Member

    2016 - 2023

2016 - 2023

  • Investor

    2016 - 2023

2016 - 2022

  • Investor

    2016 - 2022

2007 - 2016

  • Head of Partnerships and Marketing

    2012 - 2016

    Created and led Google's partnerships with Y Combinator, Techstars and other leading global technology accelerators. Managed business development and marketing teams who supported those partnerships.

  • Strategic Partnerships Manager

    2009 - 2012

    Created and managed Google Demo Days, driving tens of millions of dollars in investment capital to high-growth startups across the country.

  • Strategic Partnerships Associate

    2007 - 2009

    Led business development efforts across a range of Google products, including Google PowerMeter (home energy monitoring) and All for Good (digital hub for volunteering and community engagement).

  • Deputy Chairperson

    2005 - 2008

    Organized global poverty alleviation sessions at Bill Clinton's annual conference. Secured corporate and philanthropic commitment pledges.