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Chris Hjelm

Investor

Partner at Connetic Ventures · Board director at Wendal

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Emma OffunlockedChris: together at Bearcat Ventures (2024–2026)
×3Chris: together at dunnhumby
×3Chris: together at Emory University - Goizueta Business School
×3Chris: together at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

About

Serial founder, data scientist, and quantitative trader with deep expertise in enterprise and financial technology.

Board director at Wendal

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Wendal's investors · 1

Connetic VenturesCovington · $250K – $500K checks · since 2025

Experience

  1. Connetic Venture Capital Access Fund (VCAFX)Senior Vice President, Investments & Fund Managercurrent2024 — presentCincinnati, Ohio, United States
  2. Connetic VenturesGeneral Partner | Head of Investments & Platform Strategycurrent2023 — presentCincinnati, Ohio, United States
  3. Connetic VenturesPartner and Venture Capitalist2019 — 2023Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  4. Connetic VenturesPrincipal and Head of Data2018 — 2019Chicago, IL
  5. Bearcat VenturesMember, Investment Committeecurrent2024 — presentCincinnati, Ohio, United States
  6. TeamPrintCo Foundercurrent2019 — present
  7. CorlMember Board Of Directors2022 — 2025Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  8. The Aggregate PodcastCo Host2021 — 2024Covington, Kentucky, United States
  9. SmartRIABoard Observer2020 — 2023Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
  10. WyzerrBoard Member2017 — 2020Covington, KY
  11. Hinge Consulting LLCHead of Strategic Insights and Analytics2017 — 2019Cincinnati, OH
  12. Mint Capital Group, LLCFounder and CEO2014 — 2018Cincinnati, OH
  13. dunnhumbyBrand Consultant2014Chicago, IL
  14. dunnhumbySenior Associate - Client Leadership2012 — 2014Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
  15. dunnhumbyAnalyst - Manufacturer Practice2010 — 2011Cincinnati, OH

Skills & more

AI Pair Programming / AI-Assisted ProgrammingCrystalClaude / ChatGPT / LLM ToolsPrompt EngineeringEarly-Stage StartupsProduct DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)Product ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipInstitutional InvestmentsStrategic Data AnalysisPodcasting
+12 moreInterviewingVideo PodcastsInterval FundsAsset Allocationprivate marketsprivate company analysisMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Liquidity ManagementDue DiligenceOral CommunicationCritical ThinkingLeadership
  • Series 65 — FINRA

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Deals · 1

WendalBoard seat

via Connetic Ventures · filed Apr 2025 · $3.6M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Connetic Ventures

Brad Zapp
Managing Partner at Connetic Ventures
Hannah Creech
Lead Developer at Connetic Ventures
JD Audena
Principal at Connetic Ventures
Kyle Schlotman
Investor at Connetic Ventures
Lily McCormack
Valuation Analyst at Connetic Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Hjelm?
Serial founder, data scientist, and quantitative trader with deep expertise in enterprise and financial technology.
Where does Chris Hjelm work?
Chris Hjelm is Partner at Connetic Ventures and Board director at Wendal.
What boards does Chris Hjelm sit on?
Chris Hjelm holds tracked board seats at Wendal.
Where did Chris Hjelm go to school?
Chris Hjelm studied at University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business (Graduate Certificate, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies); Emory University - Goizueta Business School (BBA, Finance).

Same school

Shared employers

Also worked at Connetic Venture Capital Access Fund (VCAFX)1

Brad ZappManaging Partner at Connetic Ventures