Mike Galgon
Founder at Pioneer Square Investment Advisor LLC
Profile
Mike Galgon is a Venture Partner and Co-Founder of PSL.
He loves partnering with Founders to build world-class companies.
Beyond working with pre-launch studio projects, Mike represents PSL on the boards of Ad Lightning, Attunely, Gemmist and SingleFile.
Mike has had a long career as an entrepreneur and investor in the Pacific Northwest.
Mike co-founded aQuantive, which boasted both the largest independent digital agency in the world (Avenue ARazorfish) and the largest marketer-side ad serving platform (Atlas), prior to selling to Microsoft in 2007.
After leaving Microsoft in 2009, Mike served on the boards of Buuteeq (sold to Priceline), Energy Savvy, Market Leader (sold to Zillow), Real Networks, Flexe, Pixvana, and Pipeline Deals.
Outside of work, you’ll find Mike in the outdoors: backpacking, camping, surfing, telemarking, snowshoeing, wakeboarding, biking, running, etc., etc..
More trails than macadam, but he’ll get it in regardless.
And, when possible, you’ll find him with at least one of his four daughters.
Mike has also served on the boards of a variety of non-profit organizations, including Global Partnerships (a leading impact investor focused on market-based solutions to global poverty), The Bush School, The Thacher School, and Summit Public Schools (a leading national charter school network).
Mike studied Economics at Duke University, Getting It Done as a Diving / Mine Countermeasures Officer in the US Navy, and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Mike Galgon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Recurrent Motors, Inc.
 Recurrent Motors, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Recurrent Motors, Inc. is a company that provides research and insights on electric vehicles (EVs) for buyers, drivers, and dealers. The company is based in Seattle, WA and was founded by Scott Case and Kyle Rippey, with Scott Case serving as CEO since incorporation. The company offers EV reports that determine battery health and value, which can help dealers sell more used electric cars. Recurrent reports also replace the odometer for drivers, buyers, and dealers, and offer monthly EV monitoring reports based on simple data points to measure the battery health of electric cars. | Director/Board Member | - |
Pioneer Square Investment Advisor LLC
 Pioneer Square Investment Advisor LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pioneer Square Investment Advisor LLC (PSL Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Pioneer Square Labs, Inc founded in 2017 by Geoff R. Entress, Mike Galgon, Ben Gilbert, Gregory Gottesman and Julie Sandler. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Founder | 2021-06-30 |
Global Partnerships (Private Equity)
 Global Partnerships (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Global Partnerships (Private Equity)(Global Partnerships) is a private equity subsidiary of Global Partnerships firm founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Chairman | - |
Pixvana, Inc.
 Pixvana, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pixvana, Inc. builds video delivery software. It offers virtual reality and augmented reality video processing and delivery platform for media and entertainment applications. The firm’s products include SPIN Studio, XR PDK and pricing. The company was founded by Forest Key, Scott Squires, Bill Hensler and Sean Safreed in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
Attunely, Inc.
 Attunely, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Attunely, Inc. engages in the provision of machine learning technology solutions. Its machine learning platform enables customers to fine-tune their outreach process by using real-time optimization and account scoring to improve the consumer experience, reduce ineffective outreach, and drive increased recovery rates and operating margins. The company was founded by Scott Ferris, Ryan Kosai, and Trip Edwards and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
| Gradient | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
FLEXE, Inc.
 FLEXE, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services FLEXE, Inc. provides online marketplace services. The firm cloud-based platform powers unified warehouse sourcing and set up, while also streamlining material handling operations. The company was founded by Karl F. Siebrecht, Francis Duong, and Edmond Yue in 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, GA. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
Ad Lightning, Inc.
 Ad Lightning, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Ad Lightning, Inc. provides online platform that enables publishers and digital advertising platforms eliminate slow-loading, disruptive and non-compliant digital ads. The company was founded by Scott Moore, Kate Reinmiller, and Drake Callahan in 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | 2016-09-30 |
Former positions of Mike Galgon
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Pioneer Square Labs, Inc.
 Pioneer Square Labs, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Pioneer Square Labs, Inc. (PSL Studio) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Greg Gottesman, Mike Galgon, Benjamin Gilbert, and Geoffrey R. Entress. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Founder | 2021-05-31 |
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Training of Mike Galgon
| Duke University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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aQuantive, Inc.
 aQuantive, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services aQuantive, Inc. designs and develops digital marketing services and provides related online solutions. The company offers services such as online media buying and planning, ad campaign management, e-mail direct marketing, search engine optimization, and data warehousing and analysis. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA | Commercial Services |
FastStart Real Estate Services Holdco, Inc.
 FastStart Real Estate Services Holdco, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services FastStart Real Estate Services Holdco, Inc. provides marketing and technology solutions to the real estate industry. Its customers include individual agents and brokerage offices to which they market its services, both directly and in marketing partnerships with real estate franchise networks. The company was founded on May 28, 1999 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Technology Services |
Bookingsuite (USA), Inc.
 Bookingsuite (USA), Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bookingsuite (USA), Inc. develops cloud based digital marketing system for independent hotels. Its digital marketing system includes a content management system, multi-channel digital marketing, content publishing, online reservations, and integrated business intelligence. The company was founded by Forest Key, Brian Saab and Adam Brownstein in January 2010 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
Krux Digital LLC
 Krux Digital LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Krux Digital LLC operates a platform for digital publishers to manage, safeguard, and make responsible use of audience data. The firm offers cloud-based solutions for capturing, protecting, connecting, and monetizing data signatures across devices, sources, and formats for consumers, advertisers, and web publishers. The company was founded by Tom Chavez and Vivek S. Vaidya in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Pioneer Square Labs, Inc.
Pioneer Square Labs, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Pioneer Square Labs, Inc. (PSL Studio) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Greg Gottesman, Mike Galgon, Benjamin Gilbert, and Geoffrey R. Entress. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
FLEXE, Inc.
FLEXE, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services FLEXE, Inc. provides online marketplace services. The firm cloud-based platform powers unified warehouse sourcing and set up, while also streamlining material handling operations. The company was founded by Karl F. Siebrecht, Francis Duong, and Edmond Yue in 2011 and is headquartered in Seattle, GA. | Commercial Services |
Pixvana, Inc.
Pixvana, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pixvana, Inc. builds video delivery software. It offers virtual reality and augmented reality video processing and delivery platform for media and entertainment applications. The firm’s products include SPIN Studio, XR PDK and pricing. The company was founded by Forest Key, Scott Squires, Bill Hensler and Sean Safreed in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
Ad Lightning, Inc.
Ad Lightning, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Ad Lightning, Inc. provides online platform that enables publishers and digital advertising platforms eliminate slow-loading, disruptive and non-compliant digital ads. The company was founded by Scott Moore, Kate Reinmiller, and Drake Callahan in 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Distribution Services |
Global Partnerships (Private Equity)
Global Partnerships (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Global Partnerships (Private Equity)(Global Partnerships) is a private equity subsidiary of Global Partnerships firm founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
Pioneer Square Investment Advisor LLC
Pioneer Square Investment Advisor LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pioneer Square Investment Advisor LLC (PSL Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Pioneer Square Labs, Inc founded in 2017 by Geoff R. Entress, Mike Galgon, Ben Gilbert, Gregory Gottesman and Julie Sandler. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
Attunely, Inc.
Attunely, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Attunely, Inc. engages in the provision of machine learning technology solutions. Its machine learning platform enables customers to fine-tune their outreach process by using real-time optimization and account scoring to improve the consumer experience, reduce ineffective outreach, and drive increased recovery rates and operating margins. The company was founded by Scott Ferris, Ryan Kosai, and Trip Edwards and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Technology Services |
Recurrent Motors, Inc.
Recurrent Motors, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Recurrent Motors, Inc. is a company that provides research and insights on electric vehicles (EVs) for buyers, drivers, and dealers. The company is based in Seattle, WA and was founded by Scott Case and Kyle Rippey, with Scott Case serving as CEO since incorporation. The company offers EV reports that determine battery health and value, which can help dealers sell more used electric cars. Recurrent reports also replace the odometer for drivers, buyers, and dealers, and offer monthly EV monitoring reports based on simple data points to measure the battery health of electric cars. | Technology Services |
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