Summary
DJ Monteilh is a seasoned venture operator and investor based in Austin, TX, with over a decade of experience shaping early-stage portfolios. As managing partner at LivWell Ventures since 2017 and CEO of Dynamo Specialty Distributing since 2020, he blends rigorous due diligence, cap table discipline, and data analytics with hands-on portfolio management. He co-founded Seed Sumo and began investing alongside Doss Cunningham, contributing to a track record of 50+ deals with potential triple-digit unrealized returns, underscoring a practical, numbers-driven approach to growth. His diverse background—from Bechtel rigging engineering to owning a CrossFit gym—demonstrates disciplined operations, execution, and resilience across industries. A Texas A&M construction science graduate with a UT Austin data analysis certificate, he remains active outside the office with scuba diving, mountain biking, and other outdoor pursuits.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Construction Science, Bachelor of Science (BS), Construction Science at Texas A&M University
Data Analysis & Visualization Professional Certificate Program, Data Analysis, Data Analysis & Visualization Professional Certificate Program, Data Analysis at The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business