About

I’m a relentless optimist and problem solver with operating + investing experience across consumer, marketplaces, and SaaS. Currently driving ecosystem growth in crypto/web3 and investing in the app and middleware layer of onchain social.

As an entrepreneur at heart, I previously founded an patent licensing marketplace and an ecommerce clothing business. I’m also passionate about supporting the startup ecosystem, having worked with founders on product, go-to-market, research, brand, and business development at two venture capital firms.

In my spare time, I write here and enjoy chatting with people who are deep in crypto-adjacent rabbit holes of their own. You can reach me by email at ct534@cornell.edu or DM me on Twitter/X @davidtsocy.

Formerly

Growth & Customer Success Lead at Covalent.

Investment Associate at Big Red Ventures.

Investment Analyst at Eagles Fund.

Education

MS in Management from Cornell University.

BA in International Relations from The University of British Columbia.