About
Craig Battin is CEO and co-founder of Airship, a growth platform for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. His background spans fintech and SaaS, with experience across growth and marketing functions, as well as M&A, strategy, and corporate development. He has worked at companies at stages ranging from seed to Series B and through acquisition, and has led teams of more than 50 people.
Founder at Airship
Intro paths
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Airship's investors · 8
August CapitalSan Francisco Bay Area · $1M – $15M checksCity LightNew York · $1M – $6M checksFoundryBoulder · $250K – $15M checksFour Acres CapitalNew York · $50K – $100K checksLorimer VenturesBrooklyn · $50K – $300K checksQED InvestorsAlexandria · $30K – $25M checksTrue VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checksTwine VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $750K checks
Experience
- AirshipCEO & Co-foundercurrent2023 — presentUnited States
- First Round Fast TrackMentor2022 — 2023
- EarnestChief Growth Officer2021 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
- EarnestChief Marketing Officer2021San Francisco Bay Area
- EarnestVP, Marketing & Partnerships2018 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- ConsultingGrowth and Strategy Consulting2017 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
- AtomicFounder In Residence2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Poplar (Real Estate/Fintech Company)Co-Founder2017 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Varo Money Inc.Head of Growth2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Earnest Inc.Head of Growth Marketing2015 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- BoatboundDirector of Marketing & Marketplace Growth2014 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- Grand St. (Acquired Nasdaq:ETSY)User Acquisition, Content Strategy & Seller Operations2013 — 2014Greater New York City Area
- Maker Capital LLCSearch Fund Entrepreneur + Executive Advisor2011 — 2014Greater New York City Area
- BlackpineFounder2012 — 2013Greater New York City Area
- NomuraAssociate2010 — 2011New York, NY
- Union BankInvestment Banking Officer2010
- Lazard Freres & Co.Analyst2006 — 2009
Skills & more
Investment Banking13Private Equity16Start-ups24Entrepreneurship16Invention1Early-stage Startups3Debt1Capital Markets9Investments7Venture Capital11Corporate Development5Valuation9
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Craig Battin?
- Craig Battin is CEO and co-founder of Airship, a growth platform for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. His background spans fintech and SaaS, with experience across growth and marketing functions, as well as M&A, strategy, and corporate development. He has worked at companies at stages ranging from seed to Series B and through acquisition, and has led teams of more than 50 people.
- Where does Craig Battin work?
- Craig Battin is Founder of Airship.
- What companies did Craig Battin found?
- Craig Battin founded Airship.
- Where did Craig Battin go to school?
- Craig Battin studied at Columbia University (BA, History).
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