MEET THE HOSTS
Payton Dobbs
Partner | Hoxton Ventures
Payton, steps into the host seat as operator turned investor, he has helped build 3 $1B+ businesses at Google and Nest Labs before joining Hoxton Ventures as a partner. From leading global partnerships to launching Nest across continents, he brings deep experience in scaling tech companies. With a background in engineering, architecture, and finance and stints at Deloitte, LBS, and Kellogg Payton blends strategic insight with operational depth. On The Hot Seat, he brings sharp questions and founder empathy to every conversation.
