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

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Co-Founder at Firestartr

New York, New York, United States

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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

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Private EquityM&A experienceMobile DevicesLBOValuationFinancial ModelingProduct ManagementSaaSLeadershipTeam LeadershipManagementMergers & Acquisitions

Languages English · French · Greek · Spanish

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Richard Muirhead

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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)).