Casey K. Caruso

Casey K. Caruso is the founder and Managing Partner of Topology, an engineering-centric frontier tech venture capital firm.1 Her career trajectory showcases a blend of technical expertise and investment acumen:

Professional Background

Engineering Experience:: Casey began her career as an engineer at Google, where she worked on a machine learning research team studying user behavior.3 She also held positions as a Research Engineer at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and as a Partner Technology Manager for Search at Google.2

Investment Experience::

• She served as an Investment Partner at Paradigm, a crypto-focused firm, from May 2021 to January 2023.23
• Prior to Paradigm, Casey was an Advisor at Bessemer Venture Partners, focusing on frontier technologies like crypto, machine learning, and quantum computing.23

Education

Casey has a strong educational background in computer science and engineering:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Business from Lehigh University (Summa Cum Laude)2
• Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning from Lehigh University (Summa Cum Laude)2
• She briefly attended Harvard University for a dual degree in NeuroEngineering and Harvard Business School but dropped out.2

Achievements

• Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee in the Venture Capital category14
• Contributed to investments in companies such as Axie Infinity and AI Arena while at Paradigm3

Current Role

As the founder and Managing Partner of Topology, Casey is leading an engineering-centric venture capital firm focused on frontier technologies.1 Her background in both engineering and investment makes her well-suited for identifying and supporting innovative tech startups.