William Guttman
About William Guttman
William Guttman is a seasoned director and investor with extensive experience in finance and technology. He currently holds leadership positions at multiple organizations, including YieldStreet, ClassWallet, and AltoIRA, and has a strong background in cybersecurity and international development.
Work at Yieldstreet
William Guttman has served as Director at Yieldstreet since 2015. His role involves overseeing strategic initiatives and contributing to the company's growth in the financial sector. Yieldstreet specializes in alternative investments, providing access to asset classes that are typically available only to institutional investors.
Current Positions
In addition to his role at Yieldstreet, Guttman holds several other positions. He has been Chairman at ClassWallet since 2015, Director at Alignable since 2014, and Chairman at AltoIRA since 2015. He also serves as an Investor-Advisor at OCX Cognition and Aug X Labs, both roles he began in 2023.
Education and Expertise
William Guttman studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned an M.Phil and D.Phil in International Relations from 1984 to 1989. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA. His academic background supports his expertise in finance, risk analytics, and cybersecurity.
Background in Financial Services
Guttman has extensive experience in the financial services industry. He was a member of the Shareholder Committee at Qontigo from 2019 to 2023. He has also been involved with Axioma as chairman, focusing on risk analytics for financial institutions. His work has included closing over 150 equity financing and M&A transactions.
Contributions to Research and Development
Guttman co-founded CMU's Cylab, one of the largest security research centers globally. He has also served on the cybersecurity committee of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering. His projects have spanned various regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America, working with organizations like the U.S. Agency for International Development and the World Bank.