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Christopher Ballard

Former Venture Partner at Trust Ventures

Austin

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Christopher Ballard is an investor at K-38 Holdings with experience across team management, strategy and planning, public affairs, market analysis, business development, and operations and logistics.

Experience

  1. K-38 HoldingsInvestorcurrent2018 — presentAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
  2. Trust VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2021 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  3. HouseCallAdvisorcurrent2013 — presentSan Diego County, California, United States
  4. Foodshed.ioAdvisorcurrent2018 — present
  5. Oak Bend FarmOwnercurrent2019 — presentLedbetter, Texas, United States
  6. UberGeneral Manager - Southwest2017 — 2018Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  7. UberGeneral Manager - Southern California2016 — 2017Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  8. UberGeneral Manager - San Diego2013 — 2016San Diego County, California, United States
  9. UberLauncher2012 — 2013Global
  10. DerbigumProduct Manager - Photovoltaics2010 — 2012Brussels Metropolitan Area
  11. DerbigumCommercial Manager - BeLux2009 — 2010
  12. DerbigumFinancial Analyst2009
  13. Welltower™ Inc.Investment Analyst2007 — 2009
  14. Uptown Taxi LLCCo-Owner2005 — 2007Oxford, Ohio, United States

Skills & more

Due Diligence29Product Launch20Underwriting6Product Management39Financial Analysis24Business Development99Social Media Marketing16Market Analysis42Operations Management8Logistics Management6Finance14Business Strategy18
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Languages English · French · Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christopher Ballard?
Christopher Ballard is an investor at K-38 Holdings with experience across team management, strategy and planning, public affairs, market analysis, business development, and operations and logistics.
What check size does Christopher Ballard write?
Christopher Ballard typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Christopher Ballard go to school?
Christopher Ballard studied at Miami University (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance / Entrepreneurship); Vlerick Business School (Young Management Program).

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