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John Samuelson
Family Office & Venture Capital Executions & Operations. CIO/COO, Emerging Technology, Business Developments & Leadership. Business, Venture Capital & Technical Organization, Vision & Problem solving
John Samuelson is the Chief Investment Technology Officer (CIO/CTO) at Karas Partners, a position he has held since January 2017. Based in Newport Beach, California, he specializes in family office and venture capital technical advisory and investment operations. His role involves providing strategic management and technology leadership for new and existing businesses, focusing on mid-investment investigations, digital assets, blockchain technology, and private equity investments. He oversees investment research, due diligence, and transaction completions, supporting mergers and acquisitions with values up to $100 million.12
In addition to his work at Karas Partners, Samuelson serves as the CIO and COO at MetaGuard Ventures, where he leads operations related to emerging technologies and private equity investments. He has been involved in over 50 projects in areas such as digital assets, blockchain, and telecommunications, emphasizing a hands-on approach to business development and technical integration.1
