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    Connor B. Milner

    Connor B. Milner

    Entrepreneurial business development manager Prev. @tempus @avnu venture capitalist @tomahawk

    My background is sales within technology, fx, derivatives, crypto

    Account Executive London London School Of Econ...
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    Experience
    Tomahawk.VC
    Tomahawk.VC
    Investor 2021 - 2023 (almost 2 years)
    Managed all investments within Fintech and crypto while providing effective support to portfolio companies in daily activities. Identified, secured, and retained new technologies... more and start-ups with a focus on increasing revenue growth. Conducted financial analysis and in-depth research to create informed investment plans.
    Founder
    Skygate Capital
    Employee
    JNF Capital, GK Financial Services, Nextblock, AVNU, Tempus Labs, Milner Ventures, Tomahawk.VC
    Investor
     
    Incubator
     
    Advisor
    Picnic Insurance, Predicoin
    Attorney
     
    Board Member
     
    Mentor
     
    Member
     
    Acquired
     
     
    About
    Achievements

    - Developed Nextblock from a concept and syndicate community of over 1000 members doing $25m in syndicated investments alongside Serial Entrepreneur Cedric Waldburger.
    - Worked with over 10 seed-stage startups formulating and launching brand, marketing, and business development strategy to capture new business opportunities.
    - Supported startups to raise over $10m in seed stage funding in 2021 as a venture associate.
    - Leading fintech and crypto at a venture capital firm, led three investments and made 6 investments totalling $5m at Tomahawk VC and served as an active board member of two companies.
    - Spearheading groundbreaking partnerships with wallets such as Holyheld, Gnosis Safe and others. Taking Raft from 0 to $60m TVL in a few months.
    - Leading the push towards expanding Nostra in the Starknet ecosystem.

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Strategic Planning Business Strategy Financial Analysis Analytics & Reporting Blockchain Cryptocurrencies Portfolio Management Trading Financial Markets Team Management Europe Doing Business in the United Kingdom Venture Capital
    Locations
    United Kingdom Zurich Dublin Edinburgh Berlin England
     
    Education
     
    Q&A
    What words of wisdom do you live by?

    A fall into a ditch makes you wiser.

    What's something you wish you had done years earlier?

    Failed sooner and learnt lessons for less. It would have been cheaper in the long term.

    What's an obstacle you've overcome?

    Almost going bankrupt. Helps you understand a lot about your own character.

    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    Zero to One - Peter Thiel

    What's your favorite non-business book?

    My Life in Red and White by Arsene Wenger

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    Same thing. Investing in the future.

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    Be patient and you will be rewarded.

    Which founders or startups do you most admire?

    I admire all founders who create a supportive and inspirational company culture.

    What's your super power?

    Most people who know me would say persuasion

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    [email protected]

    What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

    Building great relationships and strategic partnerships

    What was the most impactful class you took in school?

    English, creative writing wasn't natural for me but it was an area I really worked on and has had a big impact on my career.

    What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

    Produced a piece of music from scratch.

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