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Jason Kiesel

Jason Kiesel

Founder & CEO, Packed House Pictures; entrepreneur and angel investor

jasonkiesel
Austin, Texas
Joined January 2026

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Summary

Founder and product-focused entrepreneur who builds technology-driven civic and consumer products — from founding CitySourced and launching it at TechCrunch to joining Rock Solid's executive team and now founding Packed House Pictures to apply product thinking to film production. jasonkiesel+3
Active in civic and nonprofit work — serves as a board officer and treasurer at Project Ropa and contributes written updates on the organization's programs and impact. propublica+2
Angel investor and mentor within startup communities — participates in angel investing events and content with the Central Texas Angel Network and mentors entrepreneurs at industry events such as SXSW. youtube+3
Exploring storytelling and independent film production — runs Packed House initiatives (screenwriting competition, podcast) to source and develop fan-driven, low-budget feature films. filmfreeway+2

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Enjoys traveling, fishing, surfing, and spending time outdoors. jasonkiesel