Where does Chipper Boulas work?

Chipper Boulas is Co-Founder at Firestartr.

Where did Chipper Boulas go to school?

Chipper Boulas studied at Harvard University (A. B., Physics); MIT Sloan School of Management (Master of Science (SM), Management); University of Cambridge (Advanced Certificate, Pure Maths (Tripos Part III)).

Chipper Boulas

Investor

Co-Founder at Firestartr

New York, New York, United States

About

Chipper Boulas is an independent board director focused on AI, marketplaces, fintech, and travel sectors. He advises founders and leadership teams on strategy, capital allocation, leadership development, and M&A at critical inflection points. His background includes co-founding Firestartr, a venture capital firm; serving as VP of Strategy at eBay Group; and holding positions at McKinsey & Company and Booz Allen Hamilton.

Experience

Business-Creative AdvisorsFounding Directorcurrent2018 — presentNew York, Paris, Greece
NYU Endless Frontier LabsDigital Tech and Program Mentorcurrent2018 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
Board ProjectMembercurrent2025 — presentParis
HallaIndependent Board Director2020 — 2024New York, NY
RailsrIndependent Board Director and M&A Lead2016 — 2023
FirestartrCo-Founder and General Partner2012 — 2021London, Paris, HK, NY
Boulas VenturesFounder, Managing Director2007 — 2013Paris, France
SeedcampMentor2007 — 2012London, United Kingdom
eBayVice President, Corporate Strategy2004 — 2006Silicon Valley
McKinsey & Co.Partner2000 — 2002Hong Kong
Booz Allen HamiltonPartner1998 — 2000Hong Kong
Booz Allen HamiltonPrincipal1996 — 1998Singapore
McKinsey & CompanySenior/ Engagement Manager1990 — 1996Paris Area, France
McKinsey & CompanyAssociate1988 — 1990Greater New York City Area
Rockwell InternationalProduct Development Engineer1983 — 1985Dallas, TX

Skills & more

Mergers6Strategy61Business Development12Investments6Marketing5Performance Improvement1Corporate Development13Venture Capital31Start-ups99Entrepreneurship77Business Strategy49Strategic Partnerships13

+12 more

Private EquityM&A experienceMobile DevicesLBOValuationFinancial ModelingProduct ManagementSaaSLeadershipTeam LeadershipManagementMergers & Acquisitions

Languages English · French · Greek · Spanish

From Chipper's professional profile.

Colleagues at Firestartr

Alain Falys

General Partner at Firestartr

Anil Hansjee

General Partner at Fabric Ventures

Axel Wehr

General Partner at Firestartr

Richard Muirhead

Managing Partner at Fabric Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chipper Boulas?: Chipper Boulas is an independent board director focused on AI, marketplaces, fintech, and travel sectors. He advises founders and leadership teams on strategy, capital allocation, leadership development, and M&A at critical inflection points. His background includes co-founding Firestartr, a venture capital firm; serving as VP of Strategy at eBay Group; and holding positions at McKinsey & Company and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Where does Chipper Boulas work?: Chipper Boulas is Co-Founder at Firestartr.
Where did Chipper Boulas go to school?: Chipper Boulas studied at Harvard University (A. B., Physics); MIT Sloan School of Management (Master of Science (SM), Management); University of Cambridge (Advanced Certificate, Pure Maths (Tripos Part III)).