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Joe Mccann

Founder of Asymmetric

Portland, Oregon

Overview 

Joe McCann is a highly accomplished Founder, CEO, and CIO with a strong background in software development and technology investments, including founding NodeSource and serving in leadership roles at various companies like Microsoft. He has made significant contributions to the tech industry, particularly in the fields of mobile applications and cloud computing. Currently, he invests in various companies in the web3/crypto and blockchain sectors, showcasing his expertise in identifying and supporting innovative startups in the Seattle/Portland area. Highlights of Joe McCann's career include founding NodeSource, a successful company acquired by i2 Holdings, and serving as a strategist at Microsoft in M&A, incubations, and startups within the Cloud + AI division, demonstrating his leadership and strategic acumen in the tech industry. His investments in companies like GolfN, Saturn, and Spice AI further underscore his commitment to supporting and nurturing emerging technologies and startups.

Work Experience 

  • Founder, CEO, CIO

    2022 - Current

    Asymmetric is modern crypto and web3 investment firm made up of various hedge funds and venture capital vehicles.

A modern-day crypto fund.

  • Member of The Board of Advisors

    2021

Stardust is a software platform for game building in the metaverse.

Raised $36,700,000.00 from Polymorphic Capital, Blockchain Capital, Framework Ventures, Delta Blockchain Fund, Distributed Global and Acrew Capital.

  • Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    2021

  • Member Of The Board Of Advisors (Acquired by OpenSea)

    2018

Dharma Labs is a protocol for generic tokenized debt agreements.

Raised $7,120,000.00 from Protofund, 9Yards Capital, FinTech Collective, Storm Global, Green Visor Capital, Polychain, Coinbase Ventures, Blockchange Ventures, Lemniscap and Passport Capital.

  • Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    2015

The New Stand is a mobile application that offers day Improvement, hospitality, and workplace solutions.

  • Strategist (M&A, Incubations, Startups), Cloud + AI, Developer Division

    2019 - 2022

Microsoft Advertising provides digital advertising solutions.

  • Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    2013 - 2021

Rivet is the all-in-one content generation platform that scales asset production by engaging and inspiring your most trusted audiences.

Raised $8,755,000.00.

  • Founder, Chairman Of The Board (Acquired by i2 Holdings)

    2018 - 2019

  • Founder, Chief Executive Officer

    2014 - 2018

Building products focused on Node.js security and performance for the Enterprise.

Raised $33,400,000.00 from Abenteuer Ventures and Heavybit.

  • Head of Systematic & Algorithmic Trading and Technology, Cryptocurrencies

    2018 - 2019

  • Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    2015 - 2018

Localeur is a global community of locals who help travelers experience local by sharing their favorite local places to eat, drink, and play.

Raised $5,920,000.00 from Backstage Capital.

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