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John Gardner, CFA

Venture Partner at Acrew Capital

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Overview

John Gardner holds a CFA credential and serves as a Venture Partner at Acrew Capital [1][3], a position Gardner has held since October 2022 [3]. Gardner's investment focus encompasses early-stage companies from Seed through Series A that either advance decentralized finance systems or operate as Latin American startups [2]. Prior to this role, Gardner served as Executive In Residence at Acrew Capital from September 2021 to October 2022 [4]. Gardner's career in financial services includes serving as EVP of SoFi Technologies and Head of SoFi Invest from December 2016 to September 2021 [5], and co-founding LearnVest, Inc., where Gardner held the position of Chief Financial Officer from April 2009 to December 2016 [8]. Gardner also co-founded Cabezon Capital Management, LLC, serving as Chief Operating Officer from October 2005 to April 2009 [9]. Gardner earned a BS in Finance and Marketing from Lehigh University College of Business between 1991 and 1995 [11].

Profile introduction
Source excerptLinkedIn [2]

I’ve spent my career as a serial entrepreneur and executive in financial services. I look to build and invest in companies that have the opportunity to improve the financial lives of millions through solutions that are at the intersection of emerging technology, world-class digital customer experience, disruptive business models and best-in-class products within regulated industries. As a Venture Partner at Acrew Capital, my focus is on early stage investments (Seed through Series A) in companies that are either evolving the financial system through DeFi or Latin American startups providi…

Career history

  1. Venture PartnerOct 2022 to presentAcrew Capital
  2. Executive In ResidenceSep 2021 to Oct 2022Acrew Capital
  3. EVP SoFi Technologies, Head of SoFi InvestDec 2016 to Sep 2021SoFi
  4. AdvisorNov 2016 to Nov 2020Even Financial
  5. Board MemberJan 2015 to Jan 2017Rubicon
  6. Co-Founder & Chief Financial OfficerApr 2009 to Dec 2016Learnvest, Inc.
  7. Co-Founder, Chief Operating OfficerOct 2005 to Apr 2009Cabezon Capital Management, LLC
  8. Director2003 to 2005Finaplex

Education

  1. BS, Finance & Marketing1991 - 1995Lehigh University College of Business

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