About
Partner at CrossLayer Capital who previously led growth and business development at crypto fintech company Dinara, invested at SVB Capital (leading its crypto efforts), and worked on the University of Washington's investment team. He holds a BA in Finance from the University of Washington.
Experience
- CrossLayer CapitalPartnercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- DinaraGrowth/Relationship Manager2022 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
- Silicon Valley BankInvestment Vice President, SVB Capital2021 — 2022
- Silicon Valley BankInvestment Sr. Associate, SVB Capital2020 — 2021Menlo Park, California, United States
- Silicon Valley BankInvestment Associate, SVB Capital2018 — 2020Menlo Park, CA
- Silicon Valley BankInvestment Analyst, SVB Capital2017 — 2018Menlo Park, CA
- Platform Venture StudioGuild Member2021 — 2022
- University of WashingtonInvestment Analyst2014 — 2017Greater Seattle Area
Skills & more
Microsoft Office9Microsoft Excel1Microsoft PowerPoint1Social Media13Finance11Customer Service7Organizational Development5Investments6Financial Analysis5Event Management3Research3Futures Trading1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Wally Hansen?
- Partner at CrossLayer Capital who previously led growth and business development at crypto fintech company Dinara, invested at SVB Capital (leading its crypto efforts), and worked on the University of Washington's investment team. He holds a BA in Finance from the University of Washington.
- Where does Wally Hansen work?
- Wally Hansen is Partner at CrossLayer Capital.
- Where did Wally Hansen go to school?
- Wally Hansen studied at UW Foster School of Business (Business Administration, Finance).
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