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Jim Barnett

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedMay 1, 2026

Jim Barnett

Jim Barnett

CEO, Shasta Ventures

Jim Barnett's Career

Shasta Ventures

Shasta Ventures

Menlo Park, CA, US

CEO· C-Suite · Management

Extole

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Sojern

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Turo

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

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Shasta Ventures

Shasta Ventures

Investment FirmInvestment Firm302004Menlo Park, CA, US

CEO· C-Suite · Management

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Tod FrancisCo-Founder

Drew HarmanBoard Member

John AvirettBoard Member

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