Dougal Cameron

Chief Executive Officer

2022 - Current

In 2022, Dougal became CEO of Golden Section, an integrated Venture Fund, Credit Fund, and Services Platform focused on supporting early-stage B2B software founders on their journey to achieving meaningful, impactful exits. Founded in 2011, Golden Section partners with founders to create a flourishing community where meaningful exits are the cornerstone of growth and legacy. Golden Section’s approach combines venture capital and credit with product development expertise, guiding founders from ideation through $5M in revenue. By 2024, the firm had over $90M in assets under management and a portfolio of 43 companies spanning two funds, collectively generating over $200M+ in annualized revenue. Originally founded by Dougal Cameron and Isaac Shi to provide strategic services for B2B software companies, Golden Section has since grown its capabilities, helping hundreds of founders and teams achieve their visions. By 2019, the firm had raised its first formal fund of $17.9M, building on the success of delivering 3x+ DPI (net of fees) to investors previously. As CEO, Dougal leads Golden Section in raising capital, expanding partnerships, and supporting founders on a path to sustainable growth and legacy-building outcomes.

Managing Director and General Partner

2019 - 2022

GST launched a formal VC fund as a seed stage venture investment group focusing on B2B SaaS companies that are post revenue and post product but still early in the revenue cycle. At GSV, Dougal: - Established the strategy for the investment criteria and value add through the services platform and associated lessons learned - Formed the core team to scale up the portfolio and AUM - Identified, diligenced, and closed portfolio investments - Attracted and closed LP interest in Fund 1 and Fund 2

Managing Director

2011 - 2019

GST provides software development services to software businesses and entrepreneurs with great ideas. We are an innovation engine designed to power your business with flexible development teams to meet any budget or time frame. At GSV, Dougal: - Led a software development services company, growing the team from two developers to more than fifty in eighteen months. - Ran business development for the software development services company. - Created several international corporation subsidiaries to handle custody of IP and provide tighter security structures. - Identified, secured and completed investments in early stage B2B Saas firms

Board Member

2020

Board Member

2020

Board Member

2021

Board Member

2020

Board Member

2023

Board Member

2023

Board Member

2017 - 2018

Executive Advisor

2017 - 2017

Dougal served as an advisor to the executive team at Azalea Health following the acquisition of Prognosis to assist in the transition and ensure a smooth continuity of operations, expectations, and results.

CEO

2014 - 2017

As CEO of Prognosis Innovation Healthcare, Dougal led a critical turnaround of a venture-backed healthcare software company serving rural and community hospitals. Under his leadership, Prognosis achieved financial stability, operational efficiency, and renewed customer trust. Key Achievements: Financial Stability: Reduced monthly cash burn from $100K+ through targeted budget cuts, debt renegotiation, and enhanced revenue cycle management, leading to sustainable operations. Operational Restructuring: Right-sized the organization, optimizing roles and reducing overhead to align with long-term growth. Integrated a key acquisition to expand product offerings, making the company more competitive and scalable. High-Stakes Customer Negotiations: Secured multi-year deals with critical customers, rebuilding trust and resolving stalled contracts through proactive communication and flexible terms. Product & Market Strategy: Enhanced the EHR platform to meet industry standards and address the needs of rural hospitals, increasing adoption and usability. Leadership During Crisis: Managed investor expectations and stabilized operations under pressing financial constraints, setting the foundation for future growth and positioning the company for a successful exit. Through these initiatives, Dougal reversed the company’s trajectory, securing a 3x+ return on invested capital, boosting customer retention, and establishing Prognosis as a resilient player in healthcare technology.

Cofounder

2011 - 2017

Pubsoft publishing software helps publishers move forward in the digital age by proving the tools for publishing success. Pubsoft provides publisher, author, and reader portals to build and grow publishing platforms through direct sales and marketing. Pubsoft is a portfolio company of Golden Section Ventures. At Pubsoft, Dougal: • Developed business plan and new product launch plan for a content delivery platform around the .epub file format; a structured XML format for flexible content delivery. • Raised a seed funding round from angel investors. • Monitored the company’s cash burn rate, payroll, and closed financials on a monthly basis. • Cultivated the company’s core customers and led marketing efforts.