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Kyle Samani

Kyle Samani

Kyle Samani is a technologist and entrepreneur. He is interested in cryptocurrency reviewing protocol design, and understanding marketing strategies.

He is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Multicoin Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Early Life & Education

Kyle developed an interest in technology at an early age.

Since he was 10 years old, he has been programming and building computers.

Samani earned his Bachelor's degrees in Finance & Management from New York University in 2012.

Career

Pristine

After graduating from university, Samani founded Pristine. The VC-funded startup builds Google Glass software for surgeons to use. Their products include hands-free smartglasses and smart mobile devices that enable video collaboration and remote support in industrial and manufacturing environments, field service management, and healthcare.

As the Founder and CEO of Pristine, he raised over $5 million in venture capital and built a team of 30 employees.

It was announced that he sold the company to augmented reality company Upskill on May 9, 2017.

Multicoin Capital

In July 2017, Samani co-founded Multicoin Capital. The crypto fund invests exclusively in cryptoassets and offers investors venture capital economics with public market liquidity.

Personal Life

In his spare time, Samani enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee, snowboarding, CrossFit, reading, writing, and video games. [1]

References

[1]
Citation Linkcrunchbase.comKyle Samani on CrunchBase
Feb 22, 2018, 4:49 AM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comKyle Samani on Facebook
Feb 22, 2018, 4:50 AM
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Citation Linkforbes.comKyle Samani's Forbesprofile
Feb 22, 2018, 4:57 AM
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Citation Linkmedium.comKyle Samani on Medium
Feb 22, 2018, 4:58 AM
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Citation Linklinkedin.comKyle Samani on LinkedIn
Feb 22, 2018, 5:02 AM
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Citation Linkupskill.ioUpskill announces its acquisition of Pristine on May 9, 2017
Feb 22, 2018, 5:11 AM
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Citation Linktwitter.comKyle Samani on Twitter.
Feb 21, 2018, 6:18 AM