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John Cowgill

Enthusiast · DISC type i
General Partner at Costanoa Ventures
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

John Cowgill is a General Partner at Costanoa Ventures, focusing on Seed and Series A investments in AI applications, cybersecurity, and space technology. He leverages his background in product and strategy to guide early-stage companies. John holds a B. S. from Northwestern University.

John is passionate about building deep, trust-based relationships with founders. He seeks to be a collaborative partner, working closely with entrepreneurs who possess both strong conviction and a willingness to learn, aiming to be their first call for support and guidance.

He has a distinct focus on commercializing space, championing companies that are building critical infrastructure like the "internet in space. "

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Current Role
General Partner
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Optimistic
Story Driven
Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Cybersecurity Investing
Invests in and holds board member positions at multiple early-stage cybersecurity companies, including RunReveal, Empirical Security, and detections. ai.
AI Applications
Leads investments in AI-enabled applications, focusing on how artificial intelligence can reshape industries and security.
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Career

Work history

General Partner
Costanoa Ventures
Board Member
Empirical Security
Board Member
detections.ai
Board Member
RunReveal
Board Member
Definite
In the press

Media appearances

The Opportunities Costanoa Ventures Sees In Vertical AI. Featured in Crunchbase News
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Costanoa Ventures Closes Two New Funds and Promotes John Cowgill as General Partner. Featured in CityBiz
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Education
B.S.
Northwestern University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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