Cort Johnson
About Cort Johnson
Cort Johnson serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at AtScale and has extensive experience in the Boston startup ecosystem. He co-founded several companies, including Terrible Labs and Komand, and held key roles at Accomplice VC and SCVNGR.
Current Role at AtScale
Cort Johnson serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at AtScale. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's growth and strategic initiatives in the Greater Boston Area. His focus includes enhancing marketing strategies and driving business development efforts to support AtScale's objectives.
Previous Experience at Accomplice VC
From 2014 to 2017, Cort Johnson worked as a Venture Partner at Accomplice VC in Cambridge, MA. During his tenure, he led investments in various companies, including Kolide, DataCamp, AlphaSOC, and Cyberhaven. His role involved identifying promising startups and supporting their growth through strategic guidance.
Educational Background
Cort Johnson studied at Bentley University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Finance from 2002 to 2006. He also attended WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) for one year from 2004 to 2005, furthering his studies in Economics and Finance.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Cort Johnson co-founded Terrible Labs, where he served as Co-Founder and Managing Partner from 2011 to 2014. The company delivered over 50 custom enterprise software products before its acquisition by Autodesk. He also co-founded Komand, a security orchestration and automation platform, which was acquired by Rapid7 in 2017.
Involvement in the Boston Startup Ecosystem
Cort Johnson has held various leadership positions within the Boston startup ecosystem. His roles include Chief Evangelist at SCVNGR and Advisor at Flybridge Capital Partners. He has been actively involved in nurturing startups and fostering innovation in the region.