Jason Kirby
About Jason Kirby
Jason Kirby is an experienced business professional currently serving as an Angel Squad Member at Hustle Fund and as an Operating Partner at Interplay, both based in New York. He has held various leadership roles in technology and marketing, including positions at Generation Esports and Walmart Technology, and he actively supports founders through networking and resource-sharing initiatives.
Work at Hustle Fund
Jason Kirby has been an Angel Squad Member at Hustle Fund since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the organization's mission of supporting early-stage startups through investment and mentorship. His involvement in the Angel Squad allows him to engage with entrepreneurs and provide guidance based on his extensive experience in the startup ecosystem.
Current Positions
In addition to his role at Hustle Fund, Jason Kirby serves as an Operating Partner at Interplay since 2021 and as Managing Director & Founding Partner at Thunder, also since 2021. Both positions are based in New York, New York, where he leverages his expertise to drive growth and innovation within these organizations.
Previous Experience
Jason Kirby has held several significant positions prior to his current roles. He was the President & COO at Generation Esports from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he worked at Walmart Technology as Director Of Digital Media from 2018 to 2021. He also served as VP of Marketing at ConveyIQ by Entelo for a brief period in 2018 and was the Chief Revenue Officer at LiquidSky Software, Inc. from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Jason Kirby earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship from San Diego State University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in various leadership roles across the technology and startup sectors.
Community Engagement and Resources
Jason Kirby facilitates a private Slack community for founders, enabling networking and resource sharing among entrepreneurs. He offers a free list of AI-recommended venture capitalists tailored to specific business needs. Additionally, he hosts weekly pitch deck feedback sessions to assist founders in refining their presentations and provides a free tool to help source lending partners for working capital needs.