Joshua Hecht
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Dr. Ethan Hein
Josh has a laser-beam commitment to making sure our social media efforts deliver tangible, measurable results to our clients. He has displayed considerable ingenuity in developing a system for rigorously tying social media clicks and interactions to our clients' top line performance. He has also developed a series of creative marketing initiatives ranging from straightforward Foursquare loyalty programs to groundbreaking "secret menu" programs with rich viral potential. Amidst all the uncertainty inherent in launching a new startup, Josh has kept a steady hand and shown unflappable cool. He's constantly willing to adapt and improve our offerings. I hope to keep learning from his innovative example for a long time to come, and I think he'd be an invaluable asset to any business lucky enough to have him on board.
John D. Pompay
Josh was a clear standout in the Columbia EMBA Program. Josh's entrepreneurial spirit and experience were refreshing to our class, which was comprised of accomplished and exceptional professionals. In courses such as Turnaround Management, which required teams to develop rigorous financial and strategic crisis plans, Josh's leadership skills and enthusiasm propelled his team's solution to the forefront. Even more inspirational was his continued pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures while excelling in every aspect of the program. I will definitely seek opportunities to work with Josh in the future.
Dr. Ethan Hein
Josh has a laser-beam commitment to making sure our social media efforts deliver tangible, measurable results to our clients. He has displayed considerable ingenuity in developing a system for rigorously tying social media clicks and interactions to our clients' top line performance. He has also developed a series of creative marketing initiatives ranging from straightforward Foursquare loyalty programs to groundbreaking "secret menu" programs with rich viral potential. Amidst all the uncertainty inherent in launching a new startup, Josh has kept a steady hand and shown unflappable cool. He's constantly willing to adapt and improve our offerings. I hope to keep learning from his innovative example for a long time to come, and I think he'd be an invaluable asset to any business lucky enough to have him on board.
John D. Pompay
Josh was a clear standout in the Columbia EMBA Program. Josh's entrepreneurial spirit and experience were refreshing to our class, which was comprised of accomplished and exceptional professionals. In courses such as Turnaround Management, which required teams to develop rigorous financial and strategic crisis plans, Josh's leadership skills and enthusiasm propelled his team's solution to the forefront. Even more inspirational was his continued pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures while excelling in every aspect of the program. I will definitely seek opportunities to work with Josh in the future.
Dr. Ethan Hein
Josh has a laser-beam commitment to making sure our social media efforts deliver tangible, measurable results to our clients. He has displayed considerable ingenuity in developing a system for rigorously tying social media clicks and interactions to our clients' top line performance. He has also developed a series of creative marketing initiatives ranging from straightforward Foursquare loyalty programs to groundbreaking "secret menu" programs with rich viral potential. Amidst all the uncertainty inherent in launching a new startup, Josh has kept a steady hand and shown unflappable cool. He's constantly willing to adapt and improve our offerings. I hope to keep learning from his innovative example for a long time to come, and I think he'd be an invaluable asset to any business lucky enough to have him on board.
John D. Pompay
Josh was a clear standout in the Columbia EMBA Program. Josh's entrepreneurial spirit and experience were refreshing to our class, which was comprised of accomplished and exceptional professionals. In courses such as Turnaround Management, which required teams to develop rigorous financial and strategic crisis plans, Josh's leadership skills and enthusiasm propelled his team's solution to the forefront. Even more inspirational was his continued pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures while excelling in every aspect of the program. I will definitely seek opportunities to work with Josh in the future.
Dr. Ethan Hein
Josh has a laser-beam commitment to making sure our social media efforts deliver tangible, measurable results to our clients. He has displayed considerable ingenuity in developing a system for rigorously tying social media clicks and interactions to our clients' top line performance. He has also developed a series of creative marketing initiatives ranging from straightforward Foursquare loyalty programs to groundbreaking "secret menu" programs with rich viral potential. Amidst all the uncertainty inherent in launching a new startup, Josh has kept a steady hand and shown unflappable cool. He's constantly willing to adapt and improve our offerings. I hope to keep learning from his innovative example for a long time to come, and I think he'd be an invaluable asset to any business lucky enough to have him on board.
John D. Pompay
Josh was a clear standout in the Columbia EMBA Program. Josh's entrepreneurial spirit and experience were refreshing to our class, which was comprised of accomplished and exceptional professionals. In courses such as Turnaround Management, which required teams to develop rigorous financial and strategic crisis plans, Josh's leadership skills and enthusiasm propelled his team's solution to the forefront. Even more inspirational was his continued pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures while excelling in every aspect of the program. I will definitely seek opportunities to work with Josh in the future.
Credentials
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Fintech Certificate Course - Future Commerce
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Experience
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Avalanche
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Singapore
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investor
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Nov 2021 - Present
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B1
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Cayman Islands
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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DeFi Strategy and Investments
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Mar 2020 - Nov 2021
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Notable Ventures
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Principal
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2009 - 2021
Venture capital without the capital, advising on entrepreneurial finance topics: innovations in capital markets for startups, business valuation and venture evaluation, corporate governance, the market for formal and informal VC/Angel financing, business development, market analysis, and corporate finance issues relevant to small firms. Venture capital without the capital, advising on entrepreneurial finance topics: innovations in capital markets for startups, business valuation and venture evaluation, corporate governance, the market for formal and informal VC/Angel financing, business development, market analysis, and corporate finance issues relevant to small firms.
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Exos
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate and Business Development
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2018 - 2020
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EOS New York
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Cook Islands
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Computer Networking
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Finance and Operations
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2018 - 2020
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager, Transaction Advisory Services
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2011 - 2017
M&A advisor to fintech, insurance, and wealth/asset management businesses. I led teams providing transaction strategy, due diligence, M&A playbook development, value/synergy analysis and tracking, integration and separation planning, and Day 1 (launch) readiness. I have been deeply involved in dozens of large-cap deals, corporate ventures, and private equity transactions. M&A advisor to fintech, insurance, and wealth/asset management businesses. I led teams providing transaction strategy, due diligence, M&A playbook development, value/synergy analysis and tracking, integration and separation planning, and Day 1 (launch) readiness. I have been deeply involved in dozens of large-cap deals, corporate ventures, and private equity transactions.
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Co-Founder/President
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Jun 2010 - Nov 2010
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New York Angels
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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2010 - 2010
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North Highland
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Consultant
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2007 - 2009
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Citi
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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2004 - 2007
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Co-Founder/Director of Operations
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2000 - 2004
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant
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1998 - 2000
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Co-Founder/WebArchitect
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1994 - 1995
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Education
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Columbia University - Columbia Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurial Finance -
Cornell University
Bachelor's degree, Science & Technology Studies