Jahn Karsybaev
Partner at Big Sky Capital | Harvard Business School | Venture Capital
I specialize in
“Investing in great founders and even better people.”
Background & Highlights
Partner at Big Sky Capital | Harvard Business School | Venture Capital I’m a former technology executive turned entrepreneur, and now venture capitalist. After building and exiting two companies, I co-founded Big Sky Capital, a $20M Fund I and $50M Fund II investing in early-stage enterprise SaaS with specific focus on immigrant, underrepresented, diverse Founders. My career started in leadership roles across Fortune 500 companies before moving into startups, where I learned firsthand how to scale businesses from zero to exit. Along the way, I built the Ivy Podcast, where I’ve interviewed global executives including the President of Microsoft and CEO of Deloitte—conversations that continue to shape my perspective on leadership and innovation. I’m also active as a board director, helping founders navigate technology, fundraising, and growth challenges with a pragmatic, execution-first approach. I hold degrees from University of Montana, Nova Southeastern University and Harvard Business School. I am a published author of 2 bestselling books: PM Imperative and VC Boards: How to Serve on VC/PE backed Company Boards.
You'll get advice on
- Fundraising Strategy & Investor Readiness
- VC & Round Terms, Data Room, Valuations
- Fundraising for International Startups
- Pitching to VCs