Nick Schoewe
InvestorPartner at OCA Ventures
Denver, Colorado
Writes $1M β $3M checks Β· typically $2M
About
Nick Schoewe pairs trading experience as founder of CSS LLC with training in Python and ML/data science, as a Denver-based partner who bridges Rocky Mountain startups and local nonprofit leadership.
Invests in
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtech
Experience
- OCA VenturesPartnercurrent2017 β presentGreater Chicago Area
- CSS LLCPartnercurrent2018 β presentGreater Chicago Area
- Yampa Valley BankDirectorcurrent2017 β presentSteamboat Springs, CO
- Cosecha Generosa S.A. / Las Tias Ventures S.A.Business Ownercurrent2016 β presentMatagalpa, Nicaragua
- CSS, LLCManager Member2001 β 2017
- Spark VenturesDirector2015 β 2016
- O'Connor Partners Investment OfficePartner1998 β 2000
- CatamountPartner/Project Manager1996 β 1997
- Swiss Bank Corporation (London)Managing Director1995 β 1996
- Swiss Bank Corporation (Hong Kong)Managing Director1994 β 1995
- Swiss Bank Corporation (Japan)Managing Director1990 β 1994
- O'Connor and AssociatesPartner1983 β 1990
Education
- University of ChicagoM.B.A., Finance1984 β 1986
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyB.S., Electrical Engineering1979 β 1983
- Port Washington High School1975 β 1979
Skills & more
Python (Programming Language)Equities19Trading10Hedge Funds23Derivatives23Strategic Planning3Portfolio Management1Equity Derivatives1Financial Advisory1Private Equity7Proprietary TradingOptions5
+11 more
Fixed IncomeElectronic TradingVenture CapitalAlternative InvestmentsCapital MarketsRisk ManagementTrading SystemsSecuritiesJoint VenturesStart-upsHedging- Python for Excel Users β Anaconda
- edX Verified Certificate for Probability - The Science of Uncertainty and Data β edX
- edX Verified Certificate for Machine Learning with Python-From Linear Models to Deep Learning β edX
- AIARE 1 - Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain Course β American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE)
- edX Verified Certificate for The Analytics Edge β edX
- 6.00.1x: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python β MITx Courses
- 6.00.2x: Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science β MITx Courses
- CFA β CFA Institute
From Nick's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Chicago242
Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesShardul ShahInvestor at Index VenturesSam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalJonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersJulia Gonzalez SandersPartner and General Counsel at Crosslink Capital
+ 236 more
Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology849
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmDelian AsparouhovPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda
+ 843 more
Colleagues at OCA Ventures
Biju Kulathakal
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Bob Saunders
General Partner at OCA Ventures
Dana Sun
Senior Associate at OCA Ventures
David Zyer
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Fahad Qureshi
Vice President, Accounting & Finance at OCA Ventures
Ian Drury
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
James Dugan
Founding Managing Partner at OCA Ventures
John Barnard
MBA Intern at OCA Ventures
Network4
Biju Kulathakal
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Bob Saunders
General Partner at OCA Ventures
Dana Sun
Senior Associate at OCA Ventures
David Zyer
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Investors connected to Nick in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
















