Lee Hower

Lee is a co-founder & Partner at NextView Ventures. NextView is a high conviction, hands-on seed VC firm. And we champion founders who want to redesign daily living for everyday people. Learn more about our approach here: http://nextviewventures.com/approach/

Lee started his career as an early employee of PayPal in product and business development roles, through the company’s 2002 IPO and sale to eBay. After PayPal, Lee was a co-founder of LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD) and served as head of corporate development.

Lee began his VC career as a Principal at PJC, a Boston-based early-stage VC firm, where he helped to build the firm’s internet investment practice. At PJC Lee led investments in Multiply (acq. by Naspers) and FanIQ (acq. by Datran Media), and was actively involved in the firm’s investment in Sittercity.

Lee graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Management & Technology program, with a BAS in Systems Engineering and a BS Economics from the Wharton School. He was selected as Wharton’s Commencement Speaker. He lives with his wife and small daughter and splits his time between Boston and San Francisco.

Lee Hower is the Co-Founder & Partner at NextView Ventures, based in United States, North America. With a background in Internet, Lee Hower has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Lee Hower studied BS Economics (Wharton) @ University of Pennsylvania. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.