Cameron Kelley

Cameron Kelley

Cameron Kelley is an experienced engineer and entrepreneur who currently serves as the Head of Engineering at Contrary, a venture fund that identifies top early-career talent and invests in companies they start or join.14

Work Experience

• Head of Engineering at Contrary (2020 - Present)

  • Built a scraping engine and deal-flow data pipeline to manage Contrary's investment opportunities using Python, Selenium, MongoDB, and various APIs1
  • Supported the startup ecosystem at Texas A&M by meeting with student founders, assessing potential investments, and conducting technical diligence for full-stack and infrastructure related companies1

• Managing Partner at Eigen (2023 - Present)

  • AI consulting for startups and private equity firms2

• Co-founder of clip.fm and Eigen3

Prior to his current roles, Cameron held positions such as Venture Partner at Contrary and worked at companies like Azuru Technology.5

Education

Cameron Kelley attended Texas A&M University.2

Personal Projects

• Built a quick way for creators to track hiring referrals called refer.so1
• Worked on an experimental note-taking app aiming to be a memex1
• Founded a community for exceptional young people to collaborate on projects, have conversations, make friends, and build a competitive advantage1
• Sold PLA (plastic) for 3D printing pens on Amazon1
• Built an EMR for field doctors in developing countries1
• Tried to start a VR arcade in Nashville, TN1

Cameron Kelley is an active member of the startup and engineering community, as evidenced by his involvement in various projects and his presence on platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Clay Earth.236