Jesse Middleton is a General Partner at Flybridge, an early-stage venture capital firm with over $1 billion under management, focusing on investments in AI-powered startups. Before joining Flybridge in 2016, Jesse co-founded WeWork Labs, WeWork’s global startup incubator, playing a key role in scaling the company to 4,000 employees worldwide. His experience in building and supporting high-growth startups has made him a sought-after investor and advisor in the tech ecosystem.
Beyond WeWork, Jesse co-founded Backstory, a venture-backed startup, and began his career as a network security engineer, working with Global 2000 companies. He has also been an active angel investor, backing companies in sectors ranging from fintech to enterprise software. His expertise in scaling businesses, fostering entrepreneurial communities, and identifying disruptive technologies continues to shape his impact as an investor and thought leader.
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