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Rusty Ralston
InvestorPartner at Swell Partners
New York, New York, United States
Writes $500K – $600K checks
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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
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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).
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Also worked at GE479
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Also worked at Creative Artists Agency (CAA)51
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