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Cory Klippsten

Executive at Swan fintech-blockchain

Los Angeles, California

Writes $10K – $250K checks · typically $150K

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1,036 people in our graph share verified history with Cory — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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About

Cory Klippsten is founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin, a wealth platform focused on Bitcoin. He is a partner at Bitcoiner Ventures, an advisor to Ark Labs, and an angel investor in more than 50 early-stage technology companies. Previously, he held positions at Google, McKinsey, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley, and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Executive at Swan fintech-blockchain

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Experience

  1. Swan BitcoinCEOcurrent2019 — presentWorld
  2. Bitcoiner JobsFoundercurrent2021 — present
  3. El Zonte CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2022 — present
  4. Bitcoiner VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2020 — present
  5. OceanBitAdvisorcurrent2022 — present
  6. Unchained CapitalInvestor & Former Advisorcurrent2019 — present
  7. CliffstoneStartup Investor & Advisorcurrent2013 — presentSanta Monica, CA
  8. Riot Blockchain, Inc.Advisory Board Member2019 — 2022United States
  9. FuiszChief Revenue Officer2013 — 2015Santa Monica, CA
  10. GoogleStrategy and Operations, Large Client Sales2011 — 2013Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  11. Bridge Strategy GroupManagement Consulting2008 — 2011Greater Chicago Area
  12. Klippsten BernhardtPrivate Equity Consulting2006 — 2008Greater Chicago Area
  13. McKinsey & CompanyManagement Consulting2004 — 2006New York City Metropolitan Area
  14. Morgan StanleyHigh Net Worth Private Client Marketing2000 — 2002Greater New York City Area
  15. MicrosoftInteractive Television1998 — 2000New York City Metropolitan Area
  16. NBC 8 KOMU-TVTelevision Reporter, Anchor and Producer; Online Producer1996 — 1998Greater Columbia, Missouri Area

Skills & more

Marketing Strategy66Competitive Analysis22Business Strategy41Strategic Partnerships22Start-ups99Management Consulting22Entrepreneurship48Business Development52Online Advertising99Marketing28Segmentation8Business Planning11
+12 moreMarket AnalysisDigital MarketingChange ManagementMarketing CommunicationsCRMProject ManagementIntegrated MarketingMarket ResearchStrategyStrategic PlanningManagementLeadership

Languages Spanish

  • Certified Web Developer — New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Certified Web Author — New Jersey Institute of Technology

From Cory's professional profile.

Network3

Brian Spaly
General Partner at Brand Foundry Ventures
Ezra Galston
Investor at Starting Line
Greg Carson
Managing Partner at XBTO Humla Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Cory Klippsten?
Cory Klippsten is founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin, a wealth platform focused on Bitcoin. He is a partner at Bitcoiner Ventures, an advisor to Ark Labs, and an angel investor in more than 50 early-stage technology companies. Previously, he held positions at Google, McKinsey, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley, and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.
What check size does Cory Klippsten write?
Cory Klippsten typically writes checks of $10K – $250K.
Where did Cory Klippsten go to school?
Cory Klippsten studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA in Finance, Entrepreneurship); University of Missouri-Columbia (Broadcast Journalism, New Media).

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Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business950

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Also attended University of Missouri-Columbia151

Dea SurjadiSpecial Advisor at Golden Gate VenturesTed CarstensenPlatform Team Manager at HeavybitJacob DeHardtManager, Fund Accounting at Sapphire VenturesAnna OglodzinskaExecutive Assistant at Sapphire VenturesChris KraeuterHead of Communications at ParadigmJeff SturmanExecutive Venture Partner at Caduceus Capital Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Swan Bitcoin3

Ben WerkmanChief Investment Officer at Strive Asset ManagementMatt DellavedovaCo-Founder at Athletic VenturesSteven LubkaVP of Investor Relations at Nakamoto

Also worked at Unchained Capital8

Sean JudgeGeneral Partner at Castle Island VenturesEzra GalstonInvestor at Starting LineChristopher CalicottManaging Director at Trammell Venture Partners (TVP)Ben DavenportVenture Partner at Blockchain CapitalDhruv BansalInvestor at Unchained Capital, Inc.Jonathan BarriosInvestor at Unchained Capital, Inc.

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Also worked at Google2,000

Kai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGArash FerdowsiCo-founder of Dropbox

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Also worked at McKinsey & Company2,000

Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ LabsJeppe RindomCo-founder & CEO of Pleo

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