JASON WARNER

Jason Warner is a highly respected Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures, a leading venture capital firm known for backing groundbreaking technology companies. At Redpoint, Jason plays a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing early-stage enterprise software and infrastructure startups, bringing a wealth of operational expertise to his investment decisions. His focus areas are critical to the modern digital economy, encompassing developer tools, cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and cybersecurity solutions. He is particularly drawn to companies that are building foundational technologies designed to empower developers and streamline enterprise operations.

Before joining Redpoint Ventures, Jason Warner built an impressive career at the forefront of technology innovation. He served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at GitHub, the world's largest platform for software development, where he was responsible for leading engineering, product strategy, and security initiatives. His tenure at GitHub saw significant advancements in the platform's capabilities and its global reach. Prior to his impactful role at GitHub, Jason was the CTO of Heroku, a pioneering cloud platform as a service (PaaS), contributing to its growth and technical vision. His foundational experience also includes a significant period as a Vice President of Engineering at Google, one of the world's most influential technology companies. This extensive background provides him with a unique, founder-centric perspective on the challenges and opportunities inherent in scaling high-growth technology businesses.

Jason's deep understanding of the developer ecosystem and enterprise needs informs his investment philosophy. He seeks out visionary founders who are addressing complex technical problems with innovative solutions. His portfolio at Redpoint Ventures reflects this focus, with notable investments in companies like Vercel, a front-end cloud platform; PlanetScale, a serverless database platform; Warp, a modern terminal built in Rust; and Chronosphere, a leading observability platform. Other investments include Coherence, Convex, and Momento, all contributing to the next generation of developer and infrastructure tools. Through his strategic guidance and capital, Jason Warner is actively shaping the future of enterprise technology, helping promising startups evolve into market leaders.