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Alisa Volkman

Founder

Founder at The Swell

New York, New York, United States

FoundedThe SwellVolkman Video

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239 people in our graph share verified history with Alisa — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Caroline SalasunlockedAlisa: together at Soul Cycle (2014–2015)
×6Alisa: together at The Walt Disney Company
×2Alisa: together at Venture For America
×2Alisa: together at Condé Nast

Founder at The Swell

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The Swell's investors · 2

Crosscut VenturesLos Angeles · $250K – $750K checksFuture Perfect VenturesNew York · $500K – $5M checks

Experience

  1. The SwellFounder & CEO, The Swellcurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Babble (acquired by the Walt Disney Company)Co-Foundercurrent2006 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  3. Babble (acquired by the Walt Disney Company)Co-Founder | Chief Revenue Officer2006 — 2011
  4. Elite Daily (acquired by The Daily Mail)Investorcurrent2014 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  5. CrowdTangle (acquired by Facebook)Investorcurrent2014 — present
  6. Bloglovin'Investorcurrent2014 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  7. BustleInvestorcurrent2014 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  8. WIEBoard of Advisorscurrent2011 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  9. MarcoPolo LearningBoard of Advisorscurrent2013 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  10. KnowsyFounder & CEO, Knowsy2016 — 2018New York, New York, United States
  11. SoulCycle Inc.Digital Strategy Advisory Work2014 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. Condé NastDigital Strategy Advisory Work2013 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
  13. Venture For AmericaBoard of Directors2012 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
  14. The Walt Disney CompanyProduct and Revenue Strategy2011 — 2013New York City Metropolitan Area
  15. Nerve.ComChief Revenue Officer2004 — 2006
  16. Nerve.ComVP, Sales & Marketing2002 — 2004
  17. Nerve.ComDirector, Film Development2000 — 2002
  18. Shoelace Productions - Julia RobertsStory Editor1999 — 2000
  19. CNN / CNN ShowbizAssignment Editor1997 — 1999
  20. Illusion Entertainment - Oliver StoneFilm Development Internship1995 — 1996

Skills & more

Brand Development16Digital Strategy17Digital Media25Marketing Strategy11Digital Marketing10Online Advertising7Mobile Marketing4Integrated Marketing4Content Strategy5Entrepreneurship4Internet Entrepreneur1Business Strategy1
+8 moreGenerating RevenueSocial MediaBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipAngel InvestingSocial Media MarketingNew MediaSocial Media Blogging

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alisa Volkman?
Executive Officer, Director at Volkman Video
Where does Alisa Volkman work?
Alisa Volkman is Founder of The Swell.
What companies did Alisa Volkman found?
Alisa Volkman founded The Swell, Volkman Video.
Where did Alisa Volkman go to school?
Alisa Volkman studied at The University of Texas at Austin; UCLA.

Same school

Also attended The University of Texas at Austin751

Michael DellFounder & CEO of Dell TechnologiesViswa SankaranarayananVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalTodd KleinManaging Partner, Revolution Growth at RevolutionSapna MehtaInvestor at RevolutionAnish AggarwalInvestor at LightbankAndrew ScottSenior Finance Manager at Greycroft

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Also attended UCLA903

Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzKirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesVlad TenevCo-founder & CEO of RobinhoodRyan KingCo-founder of ChimePaul FieldingFinance & Operations at General CatalystMelody MaExecutive Assistant and Lead Receptionist at Trinity Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at MarcoPolo Learning1

Gregory DrayFounder at Animaj

Also worked at SoulCycle Inc.8

Ryan ScottInvestor at Khosla VenturesCaroline SalasInvestor at Ballistic VenturesAbby LevyManaging Partner & Co-Founder at Primetime PartnersRachel HodesDirector of Platform at NextView VenturesSophia FellnerSenior Manager, People Operations at Village CapitalTaryn Jones LaebenPartner at Victress Capital

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Also worked at Venture For America59

Andy CloydVenture Partner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionSean McCroskeyVice President at Vast VenturesMax HaskinPrincipal at FINTOP CapitalMatt PhimphavongPrincipal at Cultivation CapitalKhalil FullerPartner & Head of Dorm at Pear VC

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Also worked at The Walt Disney Company145

Tyler WilsonSenior Accountant at Felicis VenturesArmando AlvarezFinance Manager at Westlake Village BioPartnersChuck DavisOperating Partner at TCVJessica PouleurPartner at Openspace VenturesMike DudasInvestor at 6th Man VenturesEmilio Maglione-FulcoHead of Operations at 6th Man Ventures

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