Studio Building
Who We Are
9point8 exists to make venture creation a disciplined, repeatable, and globally accessible process.
We envision a world where venture studios are the default way new companies are built — recognized as an investable asset class that powers innovation, prosperity, and resilience.
Our mission is to empower innovators, institutions, and regions to design, launch, and scale world-class studios. We do this through advisory services, managed builds, and software platforms that bring structure, speed, and confidence to venture creation.
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Our Culture
Our culture shapes how we work with partners and how we lead in the ecosystem
Your Mission First
Your mission and outcomes define success.
Rigor & Discipline
We bring clarity, precision, and follow-through to every engagement.
Bold & Pioneering
We think big and set the standard for what studios can achieve.
Collaborative by Design
We work side-by-side with your team and empower them to succeed long after we step back.
Transparent & Principled
We operate with integrity, always.
Our Team
We're a team of builders, economists, and operators who have led venture studios inside global corporations, advised top innovation ecosystems, and advanced standards for the entire category.
Evan Allen
General Partner & Co-Founder
Venture builder and AI workflow innovator, creating and scaling high-impact venture studios through data and technology.
JT Benton
General Partner & Co-Founder
Partnerships expert and venture builder with a track record in revenue growth, fundraising, and scaling businesses.
Matt Burris
Partner
Recognized expert on venture studio frameworks, with global experience advising builds and publishing findings.
Neal Ghosh
General Partner & Co-Founder
Venture studio strategy expert, PhD economist, and machine learning leader, advancing studios through AI and data.
Blair Merlino
General Partner & Co-Founder
Venture studio leader and AI workflow innovator, bringing military precision and operational expertise to studio design.
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