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Ben Yoskovitz is a Founding Partner and Chief Product Officer at Highline Beta, a hybrid venture studio and venture capital firm based in Toronto, Ontario. Since 2019, the $10 million firm has co-created nine startups in partnership with large corporations, generating over $70 million in equity value and achieving one exit. Previously, he served as Vice President of Product at VarageSale and held the same title at Salesforce following its reported $70 million acquisition of GoInstant in 2012. Earlier in his career, he co-founded the early-stage accelerator Year One Labs, which produced five startups including one acquired by Airbnb, and co-authored the widely recognized O'Reilly Media book Lean Analytics. His current focus centers on corporate venture building, pre-seed investing, and applying lean startup methodologies to enterprise product innovation across B2B software and technology markets.
Ben Yoskovitz stands as a distinguished General Partner at Highline Beta Inc., a pioneering venture capital firm renowned for its unique approach to corporate innovation and early-stage startup investment. As a co-founder of Highline Beta, Ben plays a pivotal role in identifying, nurturing, and scaling high-potential technology companies. His investment philosophy is deeply rooted in his extensive background as an entrepreneur, product leader, and author, emphasizing data-driven growth and strong product-market fit.
At Highline Beta, Ben Yoskovitz focuses on early-stage ventures, particularly those operating in the B2B SaaS space and companies driving corporate innovation. He is keenly interested in startups that demonstrate exceptional product vision, robust execution capabilities, and a clear path to leveraging data for sustainable growth. His expertise helps founders navigate the complexities of product development, market entry, and scaling, providing strategic guidance that extends beyond capital investment.
Ben's career trajectory is marked by a series of successful entrepreneurial endeavors. Prior to Highline Beta, he co-founded Standout Jobs, a recruiting software company that was later acquired. He also co-founded Year One Labs, an early-stage accelerator and fund that pioneered lean startup methodologies in practice. These experiences provided him with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by nascent companies, shaping his empathetic and strategic approach as an investor.
Furthermore, Ben Yoskovitz is the co-author of the acclaimed book "Lean Analytics: Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster," a seminal work that has influenced countless entrepreneurs and product managers worldwide. This background underscores his profound understanding of how metrics and analytics can drive business success, a principle he actively applies when evaluating potential investments. His commitment to fostering innovation and supporting founders with a clear vision for the future makes Ben Yoskovitz a key figure in the venture capital landscape, particularly for startups aiming for significant technological and market disruption.
Ben Yoskovitz is a General Partner and co-founder at Highline Beta Inc., a venture capital firm. He is also a seasoned entrepreneur, an expert in product management, and the co-author of "Lean Analytics."
Ben Yoskovitz primarily invests in early-stage technology companies, with a strong focus on B2B SaaS and corporate innovation. He seeks startups with strong product vision, data-driven growth potential, and robust execution.
Ben Yoskovitz works as a General Partner at Highline Beta Inc., a venture capital firm that specializes in co-creating and investing in early-stage startups and driving corporate innovation.
