Jeffrey Housenbold
| Jeffrey Housenbold | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | Leadership of Shutterfly and the SoftBank Vision Fund |
Jeffrey Housenbold is an American business executive recognized for leading Shutterfly as president and chief executive from 2005 to 2016 and later serving as a managing partner in the SoftBank Vision Fund.[1][2] He previously held senior roles at eBay, AltaVista, and RagingBull.com, and later launched the venture capital firm Honor Ventures in 2021 with support from SoftBank.[3][4] Housenbold joined Beast Industries in 2024 to oversee Jimmy Donaldson's media and consumer ventures and was later promoted to chief executive officer.[5] His leadership roles across digital media and technology investing have been noted for their focus on consumer internet growth.[6]
Career
Before joining Shutterfly, Housenbold held senior roles at eBay, AltaVista, and the internet finance site RagingBull.com.[3] He became Shutterfly's president and chief executive officer in 2005, leading the business through its 2006 initial public offering and expansion, including the $333 million cash-and-stock acquisition of Tiny Prints in 2011.[1][7] He announced his departure in December 2015 and remained into early 2016 to facilitate the leadership transition.[1][8]
SoftBank appointed Housenbold as a Vision Fund managing partner in 2017, where he focused on consumer internet and marketplace investments such as DoorDash, Opendoor, and Coupang.[9][2] He left the fund in January 2021.[10]
In 2021 he founded the venture capital firm Honor Ventures, targeting a $500 million to $600 million debut fund for consumer technology startups and securing a $100 million commitment from SoftBank.[4]
In June 2024 YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson hired Housenbold as president and chief operating officer of Beast Industries and later elevated him to chief executive officer.[5] A 2025 Business Insider report described his efforts to rein in production budgets, expand brand partnerships, and secure new financing for the company.[6]
Recognition
Housenbold received the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for Northern California in 2011 in recognition of his leadership at Shutterfly.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Baker, Liana B. (29 December 2015). "Shutterfly CEO Jeffrey Housenbold to step down". Reuters. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Primack, Dan; Kia Kokalitcheva (15 January 2021). "Jeffrey Housenbold to depart from SoftBank". Axios. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Shutterfly CEO Jeffrey Housenbold named EY Entrepreneur of the Year". Silicon Valley Business Journal. 22 June 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kruppa, Miles (5 August 2021). "SoftBank to invest $100m in former partner's fund". Financial Times. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Gutelle, Sam (6 June 2024). "MrBeast hires VC vet to lead the company now known as Beast Industries". Tubefilter. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Whateley, Dan; Lucia Moses (27 August 2025). "MrBeast tries to cut down on his massive spending without killing the magic". Business Insider. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ Rao, Leena (21 March 2011). "Shutterfly acquires Tiny Prints for $333 million". TechCrunch. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ Dulaney, Chelsey (1 December 2015). "Shutterfly CEO to Step Down". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ Massoudi, Arash (27 November 2017). "SoftBank Vision Fund builds leadership team with new hires". Financial Times. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ↑ Tan, Gillian; Sarah McBride (15 January 2021). "SoftBank Vision Fund Managing Partner Jeff Housenbold to Exit". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
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