What check size does Olya Caliujnaia write?

Olya Caliujnaia typically writes checks of $2.5K – $15K.

Where did Olya Caliujnaia go to school?

Olya Caliujnaia studied at London Business School; University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management (B. Comm., Commerce); General Assembly (Front-End Web Development).

Olya Caliujnaia

Former Investor at XYZ Venture Capital

San Francisco, California

Writes $2.5K – $15K checks · typically $8K

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About

Olya Caliujnaia is CEO and co-founder of Ironmist, which provides software solutions for secure modernization of the Defense Industrial Base. Previously, she founded and led Sanlo, a fintech platform offering payments, lending, and financial planning tools for gaming companies. Her background includes roles in venture capital and operational positions in product management and business leadership across fintech, gaming, and e-commerce sectors.

Experience

IronmistCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2025 — present
HamptonMember2024 — 2025
SanloCEO & Co-Founder2020 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area
On DeckFellow | ODFintech2021 — 2022
XYZ Venture CapitalEntrepreneur In Residence2020San Francisco Bay Area
Wells FargoProduct Strategy & Wealth Tech Expert2019 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
Academia.eduConsultant - Product Management2019 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
SigFigProduct Consultant & Advisor2019San Francisco Bay Area
SigFigProduct Head for New Products & R&D2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
SigFigDirector of Product Management2015 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
BlocPowerConsultant - Product Management2018 — 2019New York, United States
Getty ImagesDeputy General Manager of Gettyimages.com2013 — 2015Seattle, Washington, United States
Getty ImagesDirector of Product Management2013London, England, United Kingdom
Electronic Arts (EA) / PlayfishSenior Product Manager2011 — 2013London, England, United Kingdom
Electronic Arts (EA) / PlayfishProduct Manager2011London, England, United Kingdom
Simon-Kucher & PartnersStrategy Consultant2010 — 2011Greater New York City Area
MindshareStudent Internship2010London, United Kingdom
Blackberry Partners FundAnalyst (Venture Capital)2008 — 2009Toronto, Canada Area
JLA VenturesAnalyst (Venture Capital)2008 — 2009Toronto, Canada Area
YieldSummer Analyst (Account Management)2007Toronto, Canada Area

Skills & more

Analysis12Strategy20Management8Strategic PlanningOrganization SkillsEnterprise Software4HTMLCSSUnityProduct Management55User Experience23Monetization15

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Financial ModelingE-commerceProduct DevelopmentScrumAgile MethodologiesEntrepreneurshipProject ManagementMobile DevicesSocial GamesSocial MediaMarketing StrategyStart-ups

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Olya Caliujnaia?: Olya Caliujnaia is CEO and co-founder of Ironmist, which provides software solutions for secure modernization of the Defense Industrial Base. Previously, she founded and led Sanlo, a fintech platform offering payments, lending, and financial planning tools for gaming companies. Her background includes roles in venture capital and operational positions in product management and business leadership across fintech, gaming, and e-commerce sectors.
What check size does Olya Caliujnaia write?: Olya Caliujnaia typically writes checks of $2.5K – $15K.
Where did Olya Caliujnaia go to school?: Olya Caliujnaia studied at London Business School; University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management (B. Comm., Commerce); General Assembly (Front-End Web Development).

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General Assembly mafia113

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Electronic Arts mafia85

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University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management mafia56

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Wellsfargo mafia24

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Same school

Also attended London Business School1,001

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Also attended General Assembly174

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Shared employers

Also worked at On Deck297

Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of Turpentine Paul VeradittakitManaging Partner at Pantera Capital LaurenInvestor at MGV.VC Steph ScottVice President at Questa Capital Nick FitzInvestor at Juniper Ventures Management, Llc Michelle KwokPrincipal at Draper Associates

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Also worked at XYZ Venture Capital8

Ron BouganimManaging Partner at Govtech Fund Ross FubiniManaging Partner at XYZ Venture Capital Chauncey HamiltonPartner at XYZ Venture Capital Steve HilkCFO at XYZ Venture Capital JeanClaude DorsainvilInvestor at XYZ Venture Capital Art ClarkePartner at XYZ Venture Capital

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Also worked at Wells Fargo520

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Also worked at Academia.edu4

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