Jim McKelvey
InvestorGeneral Partner at FINTOP Capital · Operator Advisor at Redbud VC
San Francisco, California
Writes $3M – $5M checks · typically $4M
About
Jim McKelvey is a Square co-founder and hands-on hardware builder (creator of the white card reader) whose Innovation Stack framework and artist’s glassblowing perspective drive creative, noncoastal company-building.
Jim McKelvey @2000f
Excited to be headed to the mainstage at #CoopTHINK23 this afternoon to speak about the importance of innovation. Hosted by @ Co – op Solutions
May 2, 2023 · ♥ 9 · ⇄ 1
Jim McKelvey @2000f
Looking forward to #CoopTHINK23 hosted by @ Co – op Solutions where I’ll be speaking about the importance of innovation on Tuesday, May 2nd!
May 1, 2023 · ♥ 5
Jim McKelvey @2000f
jimmckelvey1 Jim sat down with Nick Frederick of Subscriptions: Scaled, to talk about all of the different facets of successfully running a subscription business, including how to build them, how to grow them, and how to scale them from a startup to something bigger. https://t.co/vjQ5QLiMvN

Mar 21, 2023 · ♥ 9 · ⇄ 1
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechInsurTechSaaS
Experience
- InvisiblyFoundercurrent2016 — presentSt Louis, Missouri, United States
- SquareCo-Founder and Directorcurrent2009 — present
- FINTOP CapitalCo-Founder & General Partnercurrent2017 — presentNashville Metropolitan Area
- LaunchCodeFoundercurrent2013 — presentGreater St. Louis
- Washington University in St. LouisTrusteecurrent2017 — presentSaint Louis
- Third Degree Glass FactoryCo-Foundercurrent2001 — presentGreater St. Louis
- Mira Smart Conference Inc.Foundercurrent1989 — presentGreater St. Louis
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisDirector2017 — 2023Greater St. Louis
- IBMVisiting Scientist1987 — 1989
Education
- Washington University in St. LouisBachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer Science1983 — 1987
- Washington University in St. LouisBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics1983 — 1987
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)General Course, Statistics and Maths1985 — 1986
- Any St. Louis High School
- Any St. Louis High School
Skills & more
+1 more
Mobile DevicesFrom Jim's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Washington University in St. Louis130
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Also attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)797
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Shared employers
Also worked at Invisibly2
Also worked at FINTOP Capital19
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Also worked at Washington University in St. Louis25
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Deals · 1
SquareBoard seat
via FINTOP Capital · filed May 2021 · $10.7M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at FINTOP Capital
Network3
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