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Jack Selby

Managing Partner at High Frequency Entertainment

Paradise Valley, Arizona

Overview 

Jack Selby is the Managing Director at Thiel Capital, where he specializes in portfolio management, alternative investments, and venture capital. With a background in film production and experience as a Managing Partner at AZ-VC, he has successfully invested in companies like Right-Hand Cybersecurity and FreedomPay. Selby's career highlights include managing partner roles at both Thiel Capital and High Frequency Entertainment, showcasing his expertise in asset management and film finance.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Director

    2016 - Current

Thiel Capital focuses on investments in various industries such as artificial intelligence, drones, and healthcare.

  • Board Member

    2025

  • Managing Partner

    2022

AZ-VC operates as a venture capital firm.

  • Managing Partner

    2011

    Independent Film Production. Roofman (2024) - Producer Sorry, Baby (2024) - Producer Lurker (2024) - Producer The Last Showgirl (2024) - Producer The Summer Book (2023) - Producer Windfall (2021) - Producer Silk Road (2021) - Producer Dinner in America (2020) - Executive Producer Freeheld (2015) - Producer Fastball (2015) - Executive Producer Dirty Weekend (2015) - Executive Producer Act of Valor (2012) - Executive Producer Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011) - Executive Producer Bernie (2011) - Executive Producer

  • Board Member

    2019

    The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries.

Arizona Innovation Challenge advance innovation and technology commercialization opportunities in Arizona by helping early-stage ventures.

  • Advisory Council Member

    2021

  • NSF Ambassador & Host Committee Co-Chair, Dallas-Fort Worth 2023 Evening of Tribute

    2013

    The Navy SEAL Foundation serves a fundamental role within the U.S. Navy SEAL community providing tragedy assistance for families who have lost a loved one in training or combat; family events and support to uphold morale and camaraderie; educational assistance and scholarships for active duty personnel, their spouses, and children; and preservation of the rich history and heritage of these elite warriors to ensure their contributions are always remembered, recognized, and documented for future generations.

Navy SEAL Foundation is a non-profit organization providing fighting force personnel and training in varying fields.

  • Board Member

    2019

    Conversational AI platform helping HR and talent teams automate administrative tasks and deliver real-time candidate and employee communications.

  • Board Observer & Investor

    2019

    Board of Directors Observer and investor.

Paradox is an AI company that helps companies capture and screen candidates, improve conversions, and answer all candidate questions.

Raised $253,340,000.00 from Workday Ventures, Blue Cloud Ventures, DLA Piper, Geodesic Capital, Sapphire Ventures, Brighton Park Capital, Twilio, Willoughby Capital, Principia Growth and Indeed.

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