Austin Walne

Austin Walne is a seasoned partner at ARTIS Ventures, an early stage deep-tech venture firm focused on investments at the intersection of technology and biology. With a portfolio that includes notable companies like YouTube and Nimble Storage, Austin has significantly contributed to transforming major industries. In addition to venture capital, Austin serves as a board member at Activ Surgical and Enklu, and as a board observer for companies like Aether, Second Front Systems, and Locus Biosciences. Notably, Austin co-organizes SF Agile Marketing, one of the largest communities for technical marketers in the U.S., and has served as a registered representative at FNEX. Austin's previous experience includes a growth product manager role at Corel Corporation and board membership at Stringify, an accomplished IoT software startup. An alumnus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Austin has established a robust career in leadership and innovation across various sectors.