Paige Craig

Paige Craig is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran turned entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He first gained prominence after founding the Lincoln Group, a private military and communications firm that supported psychological operations in Iraq. Following his exit, he transitioned into tech entrepreneurship with startups like BetterWorks and quickly established himself as a prolific angel investor, backing over 110 companies including Lyft, Twitter, Wish, Postmates, and Gusto.

Craig later founded Outlander VC, where he currently serves as Managing Partner. The firm is known for its data-driven investment approach and its proprietary 38-point “Founder Framework” used to identify visionary, resilient founders. With a focus on early-stage startups across the U.S., he continues to influence the venture space through hands-on mentorship and strategic capital deployment.