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Chris Kurdziel

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Founder 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

  1. PrimordialFoundercurrent2022 — present
  2. Cornell TechMentorcurrent2015 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  3. Mirana VenturesPartner2022 — 2023
  4. GAME7Contributor2022 — 2023
  5. Joyance PartnersVenture Partner2017 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
  6. Samsung NextPrincipal, Ventures2019 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. VimeoDirector of Product, OTT2016 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
  8. VHXDirector of Product2016 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
  9. Samsung ElectronicsGroup Product Manager2014 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. Shelby.tv (acquired by Samsung Electronics)Product Lead2011 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
  11. McKesson Provider TechnologiesProject Manager, Custom Services2010Alpharetta, GA
  12. McKesson Provider TechnologiesCustomer Advocate2007 — 2010Alpharetta, GA
  13. McKesson Provider TechnologiesApplication Support Analyst2006 — 2007Alpharetta, GA
  14. Perot SystemsUnix Systems2005Plano, TX

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)StrategyInvestmentsBlockchainDue DiligenceDeal SourcingCryptocurrencyEntrepreneurship39Product Management25Start-ups24Venture Capital10Business Strategy9
+8 moreCompetitive AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentSocial Media MarketingCustomer RelationsDigital StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipMergers & AcquisitionsProduct Strategy

Languages English · Spanish

From Chris's professional profile.

Network10

Chris DixonScout
Founder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen Horowitz
Courtney GuertinScout
Investor at Ease
David RutterScout
Angel
Eamon LeonardScout
Co-Founder at Baseline
Fiona KellyScout
Co-Founder at Baseline
Imran KhanScout
Venture Partner at VOLT CAPITAL
Jonathan MachadoScout
Investor at Samsung Next
Antonio Key
Blueprint FTC · Kauffman Fellow (Class 28)
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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