Sunstone Management
John Keisler currently serves as the CEO and Managing Partner of Sunstone Management Inc., a venture capital firm in Southern California focused on investing in transformative early-stage technologies across various sectors. Before joining Sunstone, John had an extensive career with the City of Long Beach, holding multiple leadership roles including Economic Development Director, where responsibilities included creating economic opportunities, and Innovation Team Director, overseeing a research and development unit aimed at stimulating growth. Additional roles included Chief Financial Officer, managing a significant annual operating budget, and Director of Animal Care Services, ensuring public safety and humane treatment of animals. John also led the Municipal Management Association of Southern California as President and supported local government staff as a Policy Assistant for the League of California Cities. John obtained a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Religion from St. Olaf College.
Sunstone Management
Sunstone Management is a diversified private capital management firm with headquarters in Southern California that provides a range of early-stage venture capital, real estate, and fixed income funds to qualified and accredited investors. The firm delivers new and exciting options for economic growth through innovative public-private partnerships, making use of its unique experience across government, education, and private sectors. Identified by Financial Times as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies three years in a row. Ranked 18th in the United States on the list of most active venture capital firms by PitchBook. Join the Sunstone community by signing up for our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dMmV1k