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Joe McCann

Investor

Founder, CEO, CIO at Asymmetric

Portland, Oregon

Writes $100K – $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M

About

Joe McCann, a philosophy graduate turned self-taught programmer and trader, treats investing as a tech-driven discipline using hedge-fund risk management, 1x-leverage limits, derivatives, contrarian Solana bets, and meme-coin cultural analysis.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechGaming

Experience

  1. Asymmetric InformationFounder, CEO (Acquired by MG Stover)current2022 β€” presentMiami, Florida, United States
  2. Asymmetric FinancialFounder, CEO, CIOcurrent2022 β€” presentUnited States
  3. StardustMember of The Board of Advisorscurrent2021 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  4. VoltageMember Of The Board Of Advisorscurrent2021 β€” present
  5. Dharma LabsMember Of The Board Of Advisors (Acquired by OpenSea)current2018 β€” presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  6. The New StandMember Of The Board Of Advisorscurrent2015 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  7. MicrosoftSenior Director (M&A, Incubations, Startups), Cloud + AI, Developer Division2019 β€” 2022Redmond, Washington
  8. Rivet WorksMember Of The Board Of Advisors2013 β€” 2021
  9. NodeSourceFounder, Chairman Of The Board (Acquired by i2 Holdings)2018 β€” 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  10. NodeSourceFounder, Chief Executive Officer2014 β€” 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  11. Passport Capital, LLCHead of Systematic & Algorithmic Trading and Technology, Cryptocurrencies2018 β€” 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  12. LocaleurMember Of The Board Of Advisors2015 β€” 2018San Francisco Bay Area
  13. Mother New YorkCTO2013 β€” 2014New York, NY
  14. The Node FirmManaging Director, Partner2012 β€” 2014Austin, TX
  15. BazaarvoiceMobile and Platform Architect2011 β€” 2013Austin, TX
  16. subPrint InteractiveFounder2011
  17. frog designSenior Technologist2009 β€” 2011
  18. BearingPointLead UI/UX Engineer & Creative Director2008 β€” 2009
  19. MottainaiFounder, Director of Creative Technology2001 β€” 2008
  20. SMB Capital, LLCEquity Trader2006 β€” 2007

Education

  1. Portland State UniversityBachelor of Science (B.S.), Philosophy

Skills & more

nunchucks65Android79iPhone development27HTML569JavaScript99Tablets10iPad10Mobile Devices47Mobile Applications99Mobile Internet15Cloud Applications10Mobile Design12
+12 moreMobile AdvertisingHTML 5iOS developmentNode.jsUser ExperienceWeb ApplicationsOS XSoftware DevelopmentRESTjQueryObjective-CCSS

Languages English

From Joe's professional profile.

Deals Β· 32

Dynamic Labs, Inc.Solo GP

via Asymmetric Β· filed Jul 2023

DialectSolo GP

via Asymmetric Β· filed Feb 2022

AffinedefiSolo GP

via Asymmetric

Alpen LabsSolo GP

via Asymmetric

ArchSolo GP

via Asymmetric

BitlayerSolo GP

via Asymmetric

CubeSolo GP

via Asymmetric

DenormalizedSolo GP

via Asymmetric

Hello Moon Centralized infra SeedSolo GP

via Asymmetric

HyperlaneSolo GP

via Asymmetric

JamboSolo GP

via Asymmetric

Jito LabsSolo GP

via Asymmetric

LiquidiumSolo GP

via Asymmetric

MagnaSolo GP

via Asymmetric

MezoSolo GP

via Asymmetric

NEARSolo GP

via Asymmetric

Random GamesSolo GP

via Asymmetric

SatLayerSolo GP

via Asymmetric

Sei Network Layer 1Solo GP

via Asymmetric

Spice AISolo GP

via Asymmetric

TiplinkSolo GP

via Asymmetric

XaiSolo GP

via Asymmetric

ZestSolo GP

via Asymmetric

ElmntsSolo GP

via Asymmetric

FirstbatchSolo GP

via Asymmetric

FractalbitcoinSolo GP

via Asymmetric

GlittrSolo GP

via Asymmetric

GobobSolo GP

via Asymmetric

Light ProtocolSolo GP

via Asymmetric

SatflowSolo GP

via Asymmetric

SyndicaSolo GP

via Asymmetric

TurnkeySolo GP

via Asymmetric

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters. Some rows are inferred. Not right? Tell us.

Network3

Baek KimScout
Partner at Hashed
Chris CantinoScout
Investor at Color Capital
Jason FangScout
Founder & Managing Partner at Sora Ventures

Investors connected to Joe in public investor directories β€” a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Joe McCann work?
Joe McCann is Founder, CEO, CIO at Asymmetric.
What does Joe McCann invest in?
Joe McCann invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Fintech, Gaming.
What check size does Joe McCann write?
Joe McCann typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Founder mafias

Portland State University mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Akshay DodejaBachelor of Science - BSFounded Terminal49 +1Carl ThongPostgraduate CertificateFounded BankingonIyanu ObideleMaster's degreeFounded BlackOakTVKyle GalbraithBachelors of ScienceFounded Depot

Same school

Also attended Portland State University18

Dr. Sidney YeeVenture Partner at iGlobe PartnersAlan MaCampus Lead at The MBA FundAbdulrahman A. MaziVice Chairman at Tech Invest ComBen NahirPartner at Elevate CapitalMelissa FreemanCapital Raising & Investor Relations at Oregon Venture FundJoachim DreesCEO at Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH

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Shared employers

Also worked at Stardust1

Canaan LinderInvestor at Stardust

Also worked at Microsoft1,064

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGJavier SolteroSenior Venture Partner at Felicis VenturesViviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesWesley ChanInvestor at Felicis Ventures

+ 1,058 more

Also worked at frog design9

Ethan ImbodenPartner at Tuesday CapitalNicolas TopuzSenior Associate at Supernova InvestYichu ZhangInvestor at ADB VenturesRio HodgesPartner at AntlerPablo CruzInvestor at Cap Table CoalitionAlex TepperManaging Director at Emerald Technology Ventures

+ 3 more

Also worked at BearingPoint35

Aayush PhumbhraInvestor at Streamlined VenturesSebastian GassAdvisory Board Member at Titanium Innovation InvestmentsChandresh IyerGeneral Partner at SixThirty VenturesBenjamin WainstainPartner at InnovacomBuck JordanManaging Partner at Canyon Creek CapitalAshish WadhwaniCo-Founder and Managing Partner at IvyCap Ventures

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