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Ford Johnstone

Investor

Associate at Chicago Ventures

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Ford Johnstone is an investor at Chicago Ventures. He holds a BA in economics and computer science from Swarthmore College.

Experience

  1. Chicago VenturesInvestorcurrent2025 β€” presentChicago, IL
  2. InstaSwitchBoard Observercurrent2026 β€” present
  3. ILSBoard Observercurrent2026 β€” present
  4. HowieInvestorcurrent2025 β€” present
  5. AntaresInvestorcurrent2025 β€” present
  6. AnnieBoard Observercurrent2025 β€” present
  7. TraycerInvestorcurrent2025 β€” present
  8. MagnefyInvestorcurrent2025 β€” present
  9. CrusoeInvestor2024 β€” 2026
  10. Victory Park Capital AdvisorsAssociate2023 β€” 2025Chicago, Illinois, United States
  11. BairdInvestment Banking Associate2023Chicago, Illinois, United States
  12. BairdInvestment Banking Analyst2021 β€” 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States
  13. Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)Equity Research Associate2019 β€” 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  14. Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)Equity Research Summer Associate2019New York City Metropolitan Area
  15. William BlairPrivate Wealth Management Summer Analyst2018Chicago, Illinois
  16. J.P. MorganSales & Trading Summer Analyst2017Greater Chicago Area
  17. 1871Summer Intern2016Greater Chicago Area

Education

  1. Swarthmore CollegeBachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science and Economics2016 β€” 2020
  2. Lake Forest Academy2012 β€” 2016
  3. DIS - Study AbroadFinance, Economics2018
  4. Harvard Business School OnlineCORe Credential of Readiness2020

Skills & more

Python6ExcelC++5Unix2Java2C2Microsoft Office5Adobe Photoshop2Microsoft Word3BloombergMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel
+12 moreInvestmentsInvestment ResearchFactSetEquitiesEquity ResearchPortfolio ManagementFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingTeamworkMachine LearningPublic SpeakingLeadership
  • Series 79 β€” FINRA
  • SIE β€” FINRA

From Ford's professional profile.

Colleagues at Chicago Ventures

Emma Lawler
EIR at Chicago Ventures
Eric Duboe
Partner at Chicago Ventures
Jai Shekhawat
Partner at Chicago Ventures
Kevin Willer
Venture Partner at Chicago Ventures
Lindsay Knight
Partner at Chicago Ventures
Rob Chesney
Partner at Chicago Ventures
Shawn Park
Associate at Chicago Ventures
Steven Cook
Investor at Chicago Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Ford Johnstone work?
Ford Johnstone is Associate at Chicago Ventures.

Same school

Also attended Swarthmore College37

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Also attended Lake Forest Academy9

John LuttigPartner at Founders FundGeorge BousisCo-Founder and Managing Partner at ProtagonistDan PattersonManaging Partner at FermionDan PetersonGeneral Partner at FermionAustin GouldInvestor at Left Lane CapitalAlex KirshenbaumPrincipal at The 81 Collection

+ 3 more

Also attended DIS - Study Abroad13

Zheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesGardner SmithAssociate at Ankona CapitalKelly MauchInvestor at VMG PartnersDaniel ChesleyPrincipal at Work-BenchRyan PeerAssociate at Frazier Life SciencesChandler KirbySenior Associate at Oxeon Partners

+ 7 more

Also attended Harvard Business School Online142

MariaInvestor at InvestinorKelsey BeausoleilBusiness Development Network at Redpoint VenturesOliver MarquesPartner, Capital Formation at March Capital PartnersJohn DemeterInvestor at Khosla VenturesJeff RoseAdvisor at AI CapitalRobAdvisor at TFX Capital

+ 136 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Howie4

Matt HayesGeneral Partner at PJCAustin PetersmithGeneral Partner at Coughdrop CapitalSophia AmorusoGeneral Partner at Trust FundDave NewmanFounder at Minefold

Also worked at Traycer1

Jacques ArnouxFounder at Dioptra

Also worked at Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)26

Nabil UllahAssociate at Osage University PartnersTrevor MottlVenture Partner at FusionBertie HighmoreGeneral Partner at Blue Wire CapitalJosh ElserInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityScott FeldmanInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityAmir GoldmanInvestor at Susquehanna Growth Equity

+ 20 more

Also worked at J.P. Morgan796

Rishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Akshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesNaseem MoumeneVice President at Northzone, investing across complex and fragmented industries undergoing fundamental shiftsFranklin BiGeneral Partner at Pantera CapitalMegan LightcapPartner, Creator Fund at Slow VenturesNatalie SchmitkeManaging Director Capital Networks at Burda Principal Investments

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