About
Richard Shorten is founder and general partner at Silvermine Capital Advisors, a specialty investment partnership operating in digital assets, communications, technology, and alternative energy. He also serves as chairman of GlobalStake and chief alchemist at Lucky Friday Labs. Silvermine focuses on native digital assets, emerging growth companies, and distressed or turnaround situations.
Experience
- Silvermine Capital AdvisorsFounder and General Partnercurrent2001 — presentWestport, CT
- GlobalStakeCo-Founder and Chairmancurrent2023 — present
- Lucky Friday Labs, LLCChief Alchemistcurrent2020 — present
- ePublishingPartner and Board Membercurrent2010 — present
- BeaconLiveBoard Membercurrent2016 — present
- Skywire NetworksStrategic Advisor2016 — 2025New York City Metropolitan Area
- REX SharesAdvisory Board2015 — 2023
- VoxnestBoard Member2017 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
- CinchcastBoard of Directors2009 — 2016
- Infinia CorporationChairman2003 — 2013
- AboveNet CorporationBoard of Directors2004 — 2012
- Enterprise InformaticsBoard of Directors2007 — 2011
- Power Play Solar, LLCManaging Member2008 — 2011
- Movie GalleryBoard of Directors2008 — 2010
- First Avenue Networks (acquirer of Teligent; Currently named Fibertower)Chairman of Board2001 — 2008
- Norwood Promotional ProductsBoard Of Directors2006 — 2008
- MPOWER HOLDINGSBoard of Directors2002 — 2006
- Destia CommunicationsSenior Vice President1996 — 2000
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPAssociate1992 — 1997
Education
- Colgate UniversityBA, Economics and French1985 — 1989
- Rutgers Law SchoolJuris Doctor, Honors1989 — 1992
Skills & more
Strategic Planning6NegotiationManagement3Value ArchitectStart-ups29Mergers1Venture Capital17Business Strategy8Executive Management3Contract NegotiationNew Business Development2Due Diligence5
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Marketing StrategyProduct DevelopmentTeam BuildingProduct ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementBusiness PlanningFinancial ModelingStrategic PartnershipsOperations ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsEntrepreneurshipLanguages English · French
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Richard Shorten work?
- Richard Shorten is Founding Partner at Silvermine Capital.
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