George Chamoun
InvestorVice Chairperson at Launch NY
Buffalo, New York, United States
Writes $200K – $1M checks
About
George Chamoun scaled Synacor from startup to a public company, transitioned from angel investor to ACV Auctions CEO and led its IPO, and chairs Launch NY in Upstate New York.
Invests in
AgTechClimate TechDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- ACV AuctionsCEOcurrent2016 — presentBuffalo-Niagara Falls Area
- Launch NYChairman, Board of Directorscurrent2015 — present
- SynacorFounder & President, Sales, Marketing1998 — 2016
Education
- University at BuffaloBA1992 — 1997
Skills & more
Strategy38Start-ups80Product Management54Strategic Partnerships99Digital Media43Online Advertising20Marketing40E-commerce15Entrepreneurship23
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Colleagues at Launch NY
Frequently asked questions
- Where does George Chamoun work?
- George Chamoun is Vice Chairperson at Launch NY.
- What does George Chamoun invest in?
- George Chamoun invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does George Chamoun write?
- George Chamoun typically writes checks of $200K – $1M.
Founder mafias
University at Buffalo mafia13
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Michael DAngeloBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Matroid +2Michael TerpinMFAFounded OpenCarbonGreg RublevBAFounded RunzyMartin DizDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded TANGObuilderJuan AlemanDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded TANGObuilderPritika MehtaMaster's degreeFounded SockSoho
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Launch NY mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University at Buffalo56
Ariel LebowitsCFO at FJ LabsRyan ScottInvestor at Khosla VenturesDavid OppenheimerPartner, CFO at Verissimo VenturesKevin DunlapCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Calibrate VenturesRichard LungenGeneral Partner at HC9 VenturesBob ClericiFund Operations at HC9 Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at ACV Auctions7
Bob GoodmanPartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersBrian HirschCo-Founder and Partner at Tribeca Venture PartnersSomak ChattopadhyayManaging Partner at Armory Square VenturesAnisha KalyaniHead of Platform at SemperVirens Venture CapitalJack GrecoInvestor at Impellent VenturesVikas MehtaVenture Advisor at Armory Square Ventures
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