Barrett Parkman

Barrett is a seasoned venture capitalist and startup ecosystem builder, currently leading the Genesis seed program at Goodwater Capital, a program designed to scale hundreds of global startups annually. His role involves providing deep operational support and data-driven investment strategies, reflecting his mission to innovate VC services for founders. gigi+2

His entrepreneurial spirit is evident from co-founding G-Startup Worldwide and GMIC (Global Mobile Internet Conference). At GMIC, he notably secured Stephen Hawking as a speaker, demonstrating his ability to attract high-profile figures and build impactful global platforms. gigi

Barrett possesses a unique blend of global management and technical expertise, having earned an MBA from Tsinghua University and a Certificate in Management from MIT Sloan School of Management, alongside participating in the Stanford Tsinghua Exchange Program. This diverse educational background underscores his ability to bridge Silicon Valley and Chinese tech ecosystems. gigi+1

He has a strong commitment to mentoring and fostering startup growth, serving as a mentor at HAX and for the Google Launchpad Accelerator, and as a Senior Advisor at Extreme Tech Challenge. His contributions have helped numerous startups raise capital, form partnerships, and scale their businesses. theorg+1

Barrett is also an author for TechCrunch, sharing insights as a startup program leader and senior advisor for Extreme Tech Challenge. This indicates his thought leadership in the startup and venture capital space. techcrunch