Colton Dillion
FounderFounder at Hedgehog Β· Co-founder & CTO at Quip Network
Casper, Wyoming, United States
FoundedHedgehog Β· YCQuip Network
About
Colton Dillion has served as CEO at Postquant Labs, COO at Gentlemen Labs, and previously held CEO and founding CTO roles at Hedgehog. He was founding CMO and Global Director at Acorns.
Founder at HedgehogYC S21
Intro paths
YC
Colton went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Colton can intro founders to Hedgehog's investors below.
Hedgehog's investors Β· 2
Co-founders at Hedgehog
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Taylor CulbertsonFounder
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Jason DillionCo-Founder and COO
Co-founder & CTO at Quip Network
Intro paths
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In turn, Colton can intro founders to Quip Network's investors below.
Quip Network's investors Β· 1
Experience
- Postquant LabsCo-foundercurrent2025 β presentUnited States
- Kindred Speed DatingStrategic Advisorcurrent2024 β presentDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- BambooBoard Membercurrent2021 β presentPerth, Western Australia, Australia
- Gentlemen LabsCo-founder2024 β 2025United States
- HedgehogCo-founder, CEO, & CCO2023 β 2024United States
- HedgehogCo-founder, CTO, & CCO2017 β 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Infinite Sum Ltd.Co-Founder, President2010 β 2021Newport Beach, CA
- AcornsDirector of Marketing Strategy, Global Director2015 β 2016
- AcornsChief Marketing Officer, Chief Innovation Officer2013 β 2015Orange County, California, United States
- Acorns AustraliaDirector2015 β 2016Sydney Area, Australia
- Startup Incinerator, LLCFounder & CEO2012 β 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Stalltalk.infoCo-Founder/Design Strategist2012 β 2013Evanston, IL
- CADillion SolutionsFreelance Design Engineer2009 β 2012Newport Beach, CA - Evanston, IL
- Intel CorporationIUEE Instructor2012Chandler, AZ; Rio Rancho, NM; Santa Clara, CA; Hillsboro, OR
- Northwestern UniversityTour Guide2009 β 2012
- The Actors GymnasiumAssistant Instructor2011 β 2012Evanston, IL
- Lovers and MadmenProduction Manager2010 β 2011
- Sigma Chi: Omega ChapterHousing Manager2010 β 2011
- Newmeyer & DillionLegal Clerk2004 β 2008
Skills & more
Software DevelopmentCryptocurrencySocial FinanceHuman-centered Design1Acting17Circus ArtsEquity Derivatives1Voice Acting1Brand Development4Programming1Graphic Design1Electrical Engineering1
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Product DevelopmentEthnographyPianoSingingDanceProject ManagementEntrepreneurshipPublic RelationsSmart ContractsDecentralized Applications (DApps)PhotoshopFreerunningLanguages English Β· Japanese Β· Russian Β· Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Colton Dillion?
- Colton Dillion has served as CEO at Postquant Labs, COO at Gentlemen Labs, and previously held CEO and founding CTO roles at Hedgehog. He was founding CMO and Global Director at Acorns.
- Where does Colton Dillion work?
- Colton Dillion is Founder of Hedgehog and Co-founder & CTO at Quip Network.
- What companies did Colton Dillion found?
- Colton Dillion founded Hedgehog, Quip Network.
- Where did Colton Dillion go to school?
- Colton Dillion studied at Y Combinator (S21, Group 1 - Section H); Northwestern University (MS, Engineering Design and Innovation); Northwestern University (BS, Theatre).
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