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Jason Knaut

CFO

DataCamp Inc

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My Portfolio Highlights

My New Project

Introduction to DataCamp Projects

My New Course

Introduction to Python

My New Project

Introduction to DataCamp Projects

Inquisitive analyst, forever asking 'Why?' to uncover the truth in data.

My Work

Take a look at my latest work.

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Introduction to SQL

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Introduction to ChatGPT

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Introduction to Python

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Introduction to SQL

My Certifications

These are the industry credentials that I’ve earned.

Other Certificates

CFA Institute CFA

DataCamp Course Completion

Take a look at all the courses I’ve completed on DataCamp.

Courses

Introduction to Python
Introduction to SQL
Introduction to ChatGPT
Introduction to the Tidyverse

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

DataCamp | Dec 2022 - Present

CFO

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First Round Fast Track | Sep 2021 - Present

Mentor

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Polywork | Oct 2019 - Dec 2022

Advisor

A professional network backed by a16z and the founders of Stripe, YouTube, Twitch, PayPal VSCO, and Behance.
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NextGen Venture Partners | Sep 2016 - Aug 2022

Venture Partner

NextGen Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that is powered by a network of proven entrepreneurs and accomplished executives. Our network of startup investors are leaders in the entrepreneurial community who use their collective skills and connections to support the growth of our portfolio companies. Contributed to dozens of investment committees and due diligence reviews culminating in several Seed/Series A investments including Bungee Tech (CPG omnichannel market intelligence platform), Syncari (automated data management for customer data), and Unsupervised (data capitalization management platform).

Awari | Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

Advisor

Edtech platform (YC W21) upskilling LatAm with cohort-based courses for in- demand skills like Data Science, UX/UI Design, and Web Development.

Caroo | Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

Interim President & Board Member

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Kalo | May 2019 - Nov 2020

Interim COO

Executive with P&L responsibility for a contingent workforce SaaS and payments platform trusted by industry leaders including Airbnb, The Economist, IDEO, Group Nine Media, and Vox. Partnered with the Founder & CEO to successfully pivot the company to Polywork, a new professional social network backed by Andreessen Horowitz. Led strategic planning, finance, accounting, business operations, customer success, sales, marketing, people ops, and legal.

Duda | Sep 2015 - Sep 2018

COO/CFO

Head of global finance, strategic planning, operations, and analytics for the leading SaaS web presence management platform for agencies, hosting companies, and online directories. Responsible for global operations— spanning offices in Palo Alto, Boulder, Tel Aviv, and London. Designing, deploying, and evolving the processes and organizational/data infrastructure to support sustained +50% annual revenue growth at scale. Key responsibilities include financial planning & analysis, business operations & strategy, marketing and sales analytics, business intelligence, investor relations, accounting, treasury, tax, HR, facilities, and legal.

Realtor.com | Jan 2015 - Mar 2014

VP Finance & Platform Monetization

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Infusd | Nov 2011 - Feb 2014

Co-Founder, CPO & CTO

Co-founded a consumer internet company enabling professionals and organizations to showcase and explore content-rich portfolios of their insights and achievements. The Infusd platform unifies the extensive content fragmented across the web and disparate publishing platforms into comprehensive professional legacies.

Kikscore (acquired by Google) | May 2010 - Jun 2012

Advisor

Advised an early-stage SMB e-commerce reputation management and data analytics company on structuring its channel partnership strategy, financial forecasting, fundraising, and the company's successful acquisition by Google.

Web.com | Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

Founder & Head of Corporate Venture Studio

Reported to the CEO on new market entry, innovation strategy, and growth strategy initiatives. Focused on incubating and launching startups within the larger organization with the goal of creating new long-term revenue growth platforms. CEO of incubated social media marketing SaaS platform SpokeSignal and customer feedback SaaS platform DoTell.

Web.com | Oct 2008 - Dec 2010

Director, Corporate Development & Strategy

divestitures, and joint ventures at a private equity-backed internet and technology services company. Responsible for the entire transaction lifecycle, including target sourcing and evaluation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, and agreement drafting.

Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank | Aug 2007 - Oct 2008

Investment Banking Associate

Managed the day-to-day execution of IPOs, private equity placements, and M&A transactions for communication technology, consumer electronics, semiconductor, and software companies. Prepared M&A and financing models, drafted information memorandums, led diligence and document drafting calls, and supported senior bankers at all client meetings.

Harris Williams | Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

Summer M&A Associate

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Polaris | Oct 2002 - Aug 2005

Management Consultant

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Accenture | Jan 2002 - Oct 2002

Software Engineer

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My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Master of Computer Science in Computer ScienceUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 2020
MBA in Finance & StrategyMIT Sloan School of Management | 2007
Bachelors of Science in Operations ResearchCornell University | 2002

About Me

Jason Knaut

COO/CFO @ high-growth tech ventures (from Series B to Post-IPO). Company builder. Numbers nerd. Lifelong coder. Aspiring ski bum.

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