Jason M. Cronen

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founder and Challenge Hiker at The Lycian Way Challenge

Bangkok Metropolitan Area

Overview

Jason is an early-stage investor and the Managing Partner at Garden District Ventures, focusing on consumer markets in Emerging Asia. With over two decades of experience, he invests in and mentors founders in sectors like food tech and wellness. People who have worked with him describe him as warm, engaging, and highly accomplished.

Following a second cancer diagnosis, Jason has focused on his health and personal mission. He created "The Lycian Way Challenge, " a 540-kilometer endurance hike in Türkiye, to raise awareness and funds for Movember and mens health, a cause deeply personal to him.

Unique fact: He is personally undertaking a multi-week, 540-kilometer solo hike he created to support mens health.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Men's Health Advocacy
After battling cancer twice, he created a 540km endurance hike, The Lycian Way Challenge, to raise awareness and critical funds for Movember.
Investing in Emerging Asia
His firm, Garden District Ventures, invests in founders who are reimagining consumer experiences for over two billion people in Emerging Asia's markets.
Founder Mentorship
He actively mentors startups through his roles at both Techstars and Seedstars, supporting their strategy and guiding their growth.

Media Appearances

Jason has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Founder and Challenge Hiker at The Lycian Way Challenge
6-2020
Managing Partner at Garden District Ventures
10-2013
Investor at 06456 Holdings
8-2023
Mentor at Techstars
8-2021
Startup Mentor at Seedstars

Education

2002 - 2006
Communications from College of Charleston
Hurricane Island Outward Bound School from Outward Bound USA

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Insights For Selling To Jason M.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jason M. is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jason M.

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jason M. move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Jason M. take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Jason M.

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