Austin Deyan
About Austin Deyan
Austin Deyan serves as the Principal and Team Lead for Southern California at Forge, where he oversees private market transactions. He has over six years of experience in the private secondary markets and previously held positions at J.P. Morgan and Boom Entertainment.
Current Role at Forge
Austin Deyan serves as Principal & Team Lead for Southern California at Forge, a position he has held since 2023 in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he oversees the execution of private market transactions, focusing on providing liquidity and transparency to private company shareholders and investors. His leadership is aimed at fostering a collaborative culture within the organization, ensuring that team members work effectively towards common goals.
Previous Experience at Forge
Austin Deyan has a substantial history with Forge, having held multiple positions since 2017. He began as an Associate at SharesPost from 2017 to 2019, then advanced to Vice President of SharesPost from 2019 to 2020. He later served as Senior Director from 2021 to 2022. Throughout these roles, he contributed to the development and execution of strategies within the private secondary markets.
Experience at J.P. Morgan and Boom Entertainment
Before joining Forge, Austin Deyan worked at J.P. Morgan as an Analyst from 2015 to 2017 in San Francisco, California. His role involved financial analysis and market research. Additionally, he spent five months in 2015 at Boom Entertainment in Stanford, California, focusing on business operations. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in finance and operations.
Education and Expertise
Austin Deyan earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Management Science and Engineering with a focus on Finance from Stanford University in 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management Science and Engineering, specializing in Entrepreneurship, which he completed in 2014. His educational background equips him with a strong understanding of finance and entrepreneurial principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Professional Skills and Focus
Austin Deyan has over six years of experience in the private secondary markets. He leverages his skills in equity research and trading to drive innovation in private market transactions. His commitment to enhancing liquidity and transparency for private company shareholders reflects his focus on improving the overall market experience for investors.