George Burke

George Burke is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and co-founder of Founderpool, a platform designed to de-risk startup entrepreneurs by facilitating equity sharing among VC-backed founders. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in marketing and product management to support the startup community.

Professional Background

• Current Position: CMO at Founderpool since June 2020, where he focuses on creating a supportive ecosystem for startups by pooling resources and expertise from experienced founders.12
• Previous Roles:
  • Co-Founder and Product/Marketing Specialist at PORTAL: Developed innovative solutions in the crypto space.
  • Advisor at Vela Exchange: Contributed strategic insights to enhance product offerings.
  • Product Manager at Cryptonaut PTE. LTD.: Managed a popular crypto portfolio app.
  • Senior Roles at Meetup: Organized major community events in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.134

Education

George holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Network Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (2000-2004) and completed the Batch 19 program at 500 Startups in 2016, which is known for fostering entrepreneurial skills and innovation.12

Entrepreneurial Ventures

He has a rich history of entrepreneurship, having co-founded several companies including:

• eBookFling: A successful ebook lending service that grew into a large community.
• Crypto Street: One of the first meta-exchanges for cryptocurrencies, which gained significant media attention during its launch.45

Personal Interests

George is passionate about community building and has been involved in various initiatives, including leading one of the largest biohacking meetups in San Francisco. His work has been recognized in major publications such as GQ and Wired, particularly for his contributions to the psychedelic microdosing movement.46