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Rumi Morales

Global executive, entrepreneur, and investor bridging traditional institutions and emerging technologies

Greater Chicago Area

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Work Experience

  • Operating Partner

    2023

    Sentinel Global is a venture capital fund that creates a trusted bridge between builders and adopters of next generation enterprise technologies.

  • Partner and Board Member

    2018

    Outlier Ventures is the world's leading Web3 accelerator, investing and supporting the development of tomorrow's open data economy.

  • Board Member - Negaunee Music Institute

    2018

    The Negaunee Music Institute shares the extraordinary musical resources of the CSO , including concerts for school and family audiences, school partnerships, a training orchestra and fellowship for emerging professional musicians, intensive training and performance opportunities for young musicians, and collaboratively designed community engagement projects.

  • Advisory Board Member

    2016

    The Chamber of Digital Commerce is the world’s leading trade association representing the digital asset and blockchain industry. Through education, advocacy and working closely with policymakers, regulatory agencies and industry, its goal is to develop an environment that fosters innovation, jobs and investment.

  • International Commissioner, Board Member and Member of the Executive Committee

    2020 - 2024

    Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls.

  • Head of Venture and Growth Investing

    2022 - 2023

    Led all venture investing at DCG, one of the world's most active blockchain investors, accelerating the development of a better financial system.

2018 - 2022

  • President of the Board

    2018 - 2022

    BitGive® was the first bitcoin 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the U.S. government, and sought to vastly improve philanthropic impact with blockchain technology.

2010 - 2017

  • Head of CME Ventures

    2013 - 2017

    Designed and launched the venture capital arm of the CME Group and led the execution of all investments and portfolio management in emerging technology companies globally.

  • Executive Director, International Corporate Development and Finance

    2010 - 2013

    Sourced, structured and negotiated international business development opportunities with exchanges globally, focused on regulatory, technology, and product collaboration.

2009 - 2010

  • Founder and CEO

    2009 - 2010

    Established one of Southeast Asia’s premier boutique research firms for institutions seeking information on economic trends, regulatory changes, and financial market development.

2002 - 2009

  • Vice President

    2002 - 2009

    Leader within the core team that created, launched, and directed the Global Markets Institute at Goldman Sachs (GMI), the firm's research think tank. Established and led GMI’s Asia office, based in Hong Kong. Administered special projects within the Office of the Chairman on behalf of the CEO.