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Mo Islam
Founder of Ignition
New York City Metropolitan Area
Overview
Mo Islam is currently serving as the Co-Founder of Payload Space and Ignition in the New York City Metropolitan Area. With a background including roles at top financial institutions like Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan, Mo has successfully navigated the finance industry to establish himself as a notable investor in sectors such as Space, Web3/Crypto, and FinTech. His career highlights include co-founding successful ventures, investing in various stages of companies, and possessing a diverse skill set in technologies like C++ and Bloomberg Terminal.
Work Experience
Co-Founder
2024 - Current
Co-Founder
2021
Payload is a space news publishing company that issues a daily newsletter related to the space industry.
Investor
2021 - 2023
Republic Capital works with high net-worth individuals and family offices to syndicate investment opportunities.
Vice President
2019 - 2021
DB Capital Ventures invests in early-stage and emerging growth businesses and is a venture capital firm based in New York.
Vice President
2019 - 2019
Associate - Global Investment Opportunities (GIO) Group
2015 - 2018
Analyst
2012 - 2015
J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation provides commodity risk management solutions in both the physical .
Summer Analyst
2011 - 2011
J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation provides commodity risk management solutions in both the physical .
Head Coach
2010 - 2011
Super Soccer Stars is the country's most popular soccer development program for kids.
Education
BA
2008 - 2012