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Omar Siddiqui

Faculty Member, Design+Business at Stanford University

Los Altos, California

Overview 

Omar Siddiqui is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor based in Los Altos, California, currently serving as the CEO of Joyride Games and the Founding Partner of Graph Ventures. With a background including executive roles at The Walt Disney Company and Playdom, he has a strong track record of success in the mobile gaming industry and has made strategic investments in companies like Elmnts and Kahuna.

Work Experience 

  • CEO

    2017 - Current

Joyride is building community-powered mobile games as the centerpiece for next-generation media franchises.

Raised $14,000,000.00 from KuCoin Ventures, Valor Capital Group, Solana Ventures, Modern Times Group, Coinbase Ventures, BITKRAFT Ventures, Mirana, Animoca Brands, Andromeda Capital and SuperLayer.

  • Founding Partner

    2011

Early stage investment group of operators/founders with experience starting and scaling technology companies globally. 200+ investments.

  • Faculty Member, Design+Business

    2009

  • CEO

    2011 - 2016

  • VP, Product and Studio General Manager

    2010 - 2011

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.

Raised $11,000,000,000.00 from Citibank.

  • VP, Product and Executive Producer

    2009 - 2010

  • CEO

    2007 - 2009

  • Product Designer

    2006 - 2007

  • Senior Associate

    2003 - 2005

Bain Capital is an alternative investment firm specializing in private equity, venture capital, and credit products.

  • Consultant

    1997 - 1999

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

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