Partner
George Straschnov
Managing Director, Bisk Ventures
- Firm
- Bisk Ventures
- Title
- Managing Director
- Role
- Managing partner
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 29 September 2026
About
George is the Managing Director of Bisk Ventures. He serves as an active advisor to the Firm’s portfolio in matters related to strategy, development, and product, as well as fund raising and access to the global ed tech industry investor network. He serves on advisory boards at education technology accelerators including Michelson 20MM, USC Rossier Edventures, WISE and Eduspaze, and is a regular speaker, mentor and startup judge at industry events including ASU/GSV and EdTech Week. Prior to joining Bisk Ventures, George spent 12 years at Bisk as Chief Strategy Officer and VP Business Development, focusing on product and new customer relationships with university leadership, as well as overseeing legal and regulatory matters as General Counsel. Prior to Bisk, he founded several early Internet startups, practiced as a commercial litigator and served as an assistant county attorney.
Background
- Education
- George earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in literature from Colgate and Georgetown Universities, respectively, and a JD from Valparaiso University School of Law.Source (opens in a new tab)
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