Chris Seidensticker
About Chris Seidensticker
Chris Seidensticker serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Swing Education and has nearly two decades of experience in senior leadership roles across various technology sectors, including consumer technology and cryptocurrency.
Work at Swing Education
Chris Seidensticker serves as Chief Financial Officer at Swing Education, a position he has held since 2023. His tenure at Swing Education follows a previous role in the same capacity from 2022 to 2023. In this role, he focuses on financial strategy and operational efficiency, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector to support the company's growth and development.
Education and Expertise
Chris Seidensticker holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He also earned an MBA in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Accounting from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business between 2000 and 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and strategic operations.
Background in Technology and Finance
Chris Seidensticker has nearly two decades of senior leadership experience in various sectors, including venture-funded consumer technology, cryptocurrency, SaaS software, and marketing technology startups. His career includes significant roles such as CFO at Merchbar, Chewse, and ClearMetal, as well as advisory positions at ZED Network and Waggle Ventures Inc. He specializes in building and scaling operations, with a focus on finance executive roles and venture capital.
Achievements in Leadership Roles
Throughout his career, Chris Seidensticker has partnered with founders and management teams to build companies, raise capital, and evaluate strategic opportunities. His leadership roles have included serving as CFO at multiple startups, where he has contributed to financial modeling, company valuations, and contract negotiations. His involvement in these ventures demonstrates his commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the technology sector.
Current Involvement in Investment and Advisory
In addition to his role at Swing Education, Chris Seidensticker is currently an investor at FOG Ventures, a position he has held since 2021. He is also a member of the Operators Guild, where he has been active since 2018. His current engagements reflect his ongoing commitment to supporting startups and contributing to the technology ecosystem.