About Jay Goth

A seasoned entrepreneur and executive with more than 40 years of experience launching and scaling companies across diverse industries. In recognition of his leadership and impact, Jay was honored by the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2016 as Small Business Champion of the Year. As the founder of Redtail Capital, Jay invests in and advises early stage companies that can make a positive impact on society. Jay is also the executive director of InSoCal CONNECT, a nonprofit focused on supporting entrepreneurship. Jay was a senior consultant for TriTech SBDC, a technology-focused Small Business Development Center for seven years. Throughout his career, he has served as a board director, C-level executive, and strategic advisor to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including service on the California Governor’s Entrepreneurship Task Force. His background also includes managing a biotech investment fund and working as a licensed investment banker. Over the years, Jay has built deep, trusted relationships across the business and innovation value chain. These relationships—spanning science, capital, operations, and commercialization—form the foundation of Redtail Capital’s ability to connect startups with the resources, expertise, and opportunities needed to grow.