Chris Kurdziel
InvestorFounder at Primordial
New York, New York
Writes $5K – $25K checks · typically $10K
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About
Chris Kurdziel is founder of Primordial, where he focuses on product, strategy, and early-stage investing. Previously, he held investment roles at Samsung NEXT, Mirana Ventures, Joyance Partners, and SocialStarts, covering crypto, gaming, and creative technology, and worked at Vimeo/VHX building distribution and monetization tools for independent creators. His earlier experience includes helping build Shelby.tv (acquired by Samsung) and roles in Samsung R&D focused on video and television.
Experience
- PrimordialFoundercurrent2022 — present
- Cornell TechMentorcurrent2015 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Mirana VenturesPartner2022 — 2023
- GAME7Contributor2022 — 2023
- Joyance PartnersVenture Partner2017 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- Samsung NextPrincipal, Ventures2019 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
- VimeoDirector of Product, OTT2016 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
- VHXDirector of Product2016 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
- Samsung ElectronicsGroup Product Manager2014 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
- Shelby.tv (acquired by Samsung Electronics)Product Lead2011 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
- McKesson Provider TechnologiesProject Manager, Custom Services2010Alpharetta, GA
- McKesson Provider TechnologiesCustomer Advocate2007 — 2010Alpharetta, GA
- McKesson Provider TechnologiesApplication Support Analyst2006 — 2007Alpharetta, GA
- Perot SystemsUnix Systems2005Plano, TX
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)StrategyInvestmentsBlockchainDue DiligenceDeal SourcingCryptocurrencyEntrepreneurship39Product Management25Start-ups24Venture Capital10Business Strategy9
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Competitive AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentSocial Media MarketingCustomer RelationsDigital StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsProduct StrategyLanguages English · Spanish
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Chris DixonScout
Founder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen Horowitz
Courtney GuertinScout
Investor at Ease
Eamon LeonardScout
Co-Founder at Baseline
Felix PetersenScout
Managing Director at Samsung Next
Fiona KellyScout
Co-Founder at Baseline
Imran KhanScout
Venture Partner at VOLT CAPITAL
Jonathan MachadoScout
Investor at Samsung Next
Brendon Kim
Managing Director at Samsung Next
Caroline Rehfuss
Investor at Samsung Next
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Kurdziel?
- Chris Kurdziel is founder of Primordial, where he focuses on product, strategy, and early-stage investing. Previously, he held investment roles at Samsung NEXT, Mirana Ventures, Joyance Partners, and SocialStarts, covering crypto, gaming, and creative technology, and worked at Vimeo/VHX building distribution and monetization tools for independent creators. His earlier experience includes helping build Shelby.tv (acquired by Samsung) and roles in Samsung R&D focused on video and television.
- Where does Chris Kurdziel work?
- Chris Kurdziel is Founder at Primordial.
- What check size does Chris Kurdziel write?
- Chris Kurdziel typically writes checks of $5K – $25K.
- Where did Chris Kurdziel go to school?
- Chris Kurdziel studied at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management (MBA, Entrepreneurship & Private Equity); Vanderbilt University (B.S., Computer Science); Western Reserve Academy.
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Also attended Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management149
Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDDavid JohnsonManaging Director at Intel Capital, North AmericaZack SchildhornVenture Partner at Lux CapitalQuinn LiSenior Vice President & Global Head of Qualcomm Ventures at Qualcomm VenturesRichard TapalagaDirector at Qualcomm VenturesJustin FreehVenture Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors
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Also attended Vanderbilt University351
Jacob JofeInvestor at Index VenturesRoss Perot Jr.Chairman of The Perot Group at Perot JainDavid JohnsonManaging Director at Intel Capital, North AmericaTom DriscollPrincipal at Differential VenturesSabina SmithPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersPayton DobbsOperating Partner at Hoxton Ventures
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Also attended Western Reserve Academy11
Nick GasbarroChief of Staff at QED InvestorsMarc MichelVenture Advisor at Alpha PartnersFred CummingsFounder, President, Portfolio Manager at BTECH CONSORTIUMEmre Can KOLUKISAUK Country Manager at DOMiNO VenturesCharlotte Jones-BurtonPartner at 2Flo VenturesDavid AlpernFounding/Managing Partner at Varsity Healthcare Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Samsung Next41
Niko CiminelliInvestor at Khosla VenturesAndrea BogarinInvestor at Ulu VenturesPatrick ChangFounder and Managing Partner at Dispersion CapitalBurke DavisPartner at Sorenson VenturesRan AchituvInvestor at Entree CapitalDivya RaghavanPrincipal at Hitachi Ventures
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Also worked at Vimeo20
JJ AghaChief Information Security Officer & SVP, IT at Asymmetric Capital PartnersMo KoyfmanFounder and General Partner at Shine CapitalHilary KayOperating Expert, Marketing at Level EquityLily BrownAssociate, Partnerships & Operations at Acumen AmericaGillian MunsonChief Financial Officer Vimeo at Lytical VenturesGarrett BugbeePrincipal at Radian Capital
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Also worked at VHX2
Also worked at Samsung Electronics146
Tom DriscollPrincipal at Differential VenturesSang Won LeeEntrepreneur in Residence at Storm VenturesDavid GoldschmidtManaging Director, Head of the Fund at Samsung Catalyst FundAdry ElmiladyInvestment Principal at Samsung Catalyst FundIan ClowInvestment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundMartin ScottSenior Technical Advisor at Samsung Catalyst Fund
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