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Bennett Carroccio

CEO/Co-founder of Canal | xVC at a16z | Marketplace 100 Founder | Leading retailers use Canal to never miss a sale.

San Francisco, California

Skills

Canal for Storefronts
Go-to-market Strategy
Startups
Public Speaking
Venture Capital
Business Development
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Stata
Bloomberg
Leadership
Fundraising
Pajek
Gephi

Education

Work Experience

2021

  • Co-founder & CEO

    2021

    Canal is the exclusive network transforming the way products are sold online. We’re backed by the top e-commerce investors and industry leaders and are building a best-in-class team to solve a complex e-commerce challenge. If you’re interested in joining a dynamic team with amazing growth opportunities, please reach out or check out ShopCanal.com.

  • Consumer Investment Partner

    2017 - 2021

    - Founded the a16z Marketplace 100 - Notable deals include Navan (fka TripActions), Substack, Shef, Hipcamp, FlyHomes, Sleeper, Lunchclub, Incredible Health, Silo, Reface, and many more.

2016 - 2017

  • Business Development (acquired by King)

    2016 - 2017

    Acquired by King (the mobile gaming publisher behind Candy Crush). Backed by Jackson Square Ventures, Creandum, and Play Ventures.

2015 - 2015

  • Business Development (acquired by LinkedIn)

    2015 - 2015

    Acquired by LinkedIn. Backed by Redpoint Ventures.

  • NUS Economic Sociology Master's Program

    2014 - 2014

    Focus of Study: Economic Development throughout ASEAN International Community

2013 - 2013

  • Fixed Income

    2013 - 2013

    Global Strategy, Municipal Debt, and MBS/ABS Desks

  • Finance and Macro Strategy

    2012 - 2013

    “Special Energy- and Finance-Related Projects”

4 Veterans Network, Inc.

2011 - 2012

  • Founder, CEO

    2011 - 2012

    Combating Alarming and Increasing Veteran Suicide Rates