Rusty Ralston
InvestorPartner at Swell Partners
New York, New York, United States
Writes $500K – $600K checks
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Kate WilschutzunlockedRusty: together at Miami University (2000–2002)
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Rusty: together at Miami University
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About
Co-founding partner of Swell and a longtime operator-investor. Met his partner in 2008 as an early employee at an AI startup and has invested in critical infrastructure since 2018.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareSpace Tech
Experience
- Swell PartnersCo-Founder and General Partnercurrent2011 — presentNew York, NY
- Urgent CareerPartner / Managing Director2010 — 2013
- Rusty Ralston PhotographyOwner2008 — 2010
- GEAccount Executive / Channel Sales2006 — 2008
- RPM ManagementAccount Executive / Junior Creative Director2005 — 2006
- Creative Artists Agency (CAA)Talent Agent Assistant / Sales2002 — 2004
Skills & more
Marketing26Start-ups14Business Development7Content Development3Mobile Applications2Recruiting2Sales3Team Leadership3Business Networking2
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Colleagues at Swell Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rusty Ralston?
- Co-founding partner of Swell and a longtime operator-investor. Met his partner in 2008 as an early employee at an AI startup and has invested in critical infrastructure since 2018.
- Where does Rusty Ralston work?
- Rusty Ralston is Partner at Swell Partners.
- What does Rusty Ralston invest in?
- Rusty Ralston invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, Space Tech.
- What check size does Rusty Ralston write?
- Rusty Ralston typically writes checks of $500K – $600K.
- Where did Rusty Ralston go to school?
- Rusty Ralston studied at Miami University (BS, Media / Communications); Edinburgh Napier University (BS, Communications).
Same school
Also attended Miami University197
Kate WilschutzChief Financial Officer, Revolution Funds at RevolutionSean KwiatVice President, Investments at CincyTechKevin RileyBoard Member at CincyTechMike FitzgeraldInvestor at High AlphaJon EideManaging Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Echo Health VenturesSam YehAnalyst at Miami University Redhawk Ventures
+ 191 more
Also attended Edinburgh Napier University23
Lena NedebockInvestment Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsGreg AllenPartner at ChrysalixAugustine Groebacher ChenFinance Manager at SpeedinvestMelanie HiggsCFO & Operating Partner at AuxxoFelix BatschingCEO at W&W brandpool GmbHGraham BellHead of Corporate Services at Oakglen
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Shared employers
Also worked at GE335
Alex ConstantinopleChief Marketing Officer at GreycroftSaket SrivastavaInvestor at Foundation CapitalMatthew StoneCOO at FJ LabsLeo FonsecaSr. Principal at Graphene VenturesAl GhousInvestor at Notable CapitalRaghu MadabushiInvestment Director at Samsung Catalyst Fund
+ 329 more
Also worked at Creative Artists Agency (CAA)41
Jessica MorandiContent & Community Associate at Founder CollectiveBeverlee ValerioAssociate - Investor Relations at Marlin Equity PartnersStevie ClementsChief Marketing Officer at CAVU Consumer PartnersMichael KivesCo-Founder & Managing Partner at K5 GlobalLogan SolomonExecutive Vice President, Business Development at K5 GlobalWill WardFounder & Managing Partner at Fourward Ventures
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