OG Crypto Series Ep 1 - A chat with Alysse Killeen, Managing Partner at Stillmark Capital

On this inaugural OG Crypto Series episode, I, Chris
Groshong sit down with Managing Partner at Stillmark Capital,
Alyse Killeen to discuss what it takes to have longevity in the
Crypto and Blockchain industry.


This is a new series we're launching called The "Crypto OG
Series" where I tap into my rolodex of VIPs, movers and shakers
from the Blockchain space that have been around the industry and
share their knowledge, perspective and philosophies.


In this one, we talk about Venture Capital in Crypto and Alyse’s
philosophical approach to investing through Stillmark Capital.


Are there any differences between LA and Silicon Valley
approaches to investing?


And what does she look for in founders and does emotional
intelligence play a factor?


Hear a story about the history of entrepreneurship in her family
dating back several generations.


Alyse and I first met at an afterparty in June of 2014 as part of
a conference (no longer in existence) called Coin Congress.


She said some very motivating words to me that helped me push
through tough times.


I point this out because this industry is small compared to other
Technology categories.


You never know how the words you speak will be received or the
importance someone may give to them.


The people you affect may become allies, liaisons or partners in
the future.


Be positive, genuine and spread goodwill. You will be rewarded
many times over.


 


 


About Alyse Killeen


Founding Partner StillMark Co. Founder and Executive Director of
City Fellows Consortium and Women in Venture. Mentor at Silicon
Valley’s Plug and Play Tech Center and Alchemist Accelerator, and
to NYFTL by the Partnership Fund for NYC and Springboard
Enterprises. Fintech Fellow at Singapore University of Social
Sciences in Singapore. Company Advisor contributing on issues of
Strategy, Finance, Org and Ops, and more. First learned about
company building alongside a successful entrepreneurial
grandfather, catalyzing an affinity for and commitment to
entrepreneurs. Rooting for Underdogs and Outsiders.