Partner
Jay Bartels
STRATEGIC ADVISOR, Inspiration VC
- Firm
- Inspiration VC
- Title
- STRATEGIC ADVISOR
- Role
- Advisor
Record updated 1 October 2026
About
Jay has over 20+ years of experience as a technology executive, investor and advisor with a focus in revenue generating products. Throughout his career, he has filled executive roles ranging from VP of Engineering to VP of Business Development to Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer. At each opportunity, he was able to help build the team and the customer relationships that ultimately resulted in the sale of the company or taking the company to the next liquidity event. Jay attended UC Berkeley.
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