JEFFREY BLICKMAN
Learning and living in Austin.
Explored in Boise.
Launched in San Francisco.
Toughened in New York City.
Educated in Durham.
Born in Indianapolis.
Resume
My career has been multi-disciplined, non-linear journey driven by expanding my understanding of people & business, building a brighter future and finding purpose every step of the way.
Professional Experience
Director, Investments & Acquisitions
Alturas Ventures
Jun 2020 to present
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
GoodWell Venture Partners
Aug 2018 to Jun 2020
Co-Founder
watercooler
Mar 2020 to present
Director, Global Impact
Carnival Corp & plc
Nov 2017 to May 2020
independent consultant
Sr. Software PM, Strategy & Ops
Theranos
Sep 2011 to Nov 2017
Associate, Equity Capital Markets
Piper Jaffray & Co
May 2009 to Jul 2011
Prior to college graduation, I held various internships in finance & tech and even taught preschool!
Education & Athletics
Duke University
Major: Political Science Theory (B.A.)
Minor: Philosophy
Fall 2004 to Spring 2008
Duke University Varsity Baseball
All-ACC Academic Honor Roll
Team High Honor Roll (career honoree)
Active Volunteer Work
Austin Design Week
2021 to present
Built in Idaho (co-founder)
2020 to present
Treefort Music Festival
2018 to present
Boise Entrepreneur Week
2018 to present
Outside Interest & Hobbies
web3, blockchain technologies, NFTs
creator economy
behavioral economics
mental models & thinking frameworks
UX, industrial design & architecture
trail running
mtn biking & cycling
basketball
bagel baking & coffee making
DIY everything
being a rad dad
Recent Professional References
Tara Russell
SVP, Carnival Corp & plc (former)
Blake Hansen
CEO, Alturas
Pete Gombert
Founder, GoodWell Venture Partners
Ben Johnson
CFO, Alturas
