About

Kenneth Ballenegger is an accomplished entrepreneur, engineer, and investor with over 20 years of relevant experience. He invests in startups with strong founding teams and transactional business models that have a clear path to revenue. His investment philosophy is grounded in his belief that a company's success is largely dependent on its people and business model. Currently, Kenneth serves as the Chief Strategy Officer and Crypto lead at Republic, a leading investment platform that democratizes access to private investment opportunities. In addition, he is a General Partner at Oyster Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in innovative technology startups. Prior to his current roles, Kenneth worked at AngelList, where he led Institutional Fund Products. He was also the co-founder and CTO of FreshPay, a mobile payments platform, and the first hire, architect, and head of mobile engineering at Chartboost, a mobile game advertising platform. Kenneth's experience in games engineering at Tapulous/Disney rounds out his impressive background. Kenneth's technical expertise as a Senior Software Engineer and mobile specialist has been instrumental in his career. He is well-versed in the latest technologies and is constantly seeking new ways to innovate. His passion for technology and entrepreneurship has driven his success as an investor and leader in the startup community. Kenneth's AngelList profile provides further insight into his investment philosophy and portfolio of companies. He is committed to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and helping them achieve their goals. With his extensive experience and expertise, Kenneth is a valuable asset to any startup looking to scale and succeed.