Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry [REPLAY] Stephen McKeon – Professor of Crypto Security Tokens (Capital Allocators, EP.69)
Jun 16, 2022
Stephen McKeon, a Professor at the University of Oregon, is a leading authority on crypto assets and security tokens. He shares his unexpected journey from Silicon Valley startups to academia, highlighting the evolution of security tokens and their potential to democratize investing. McKeon discusses the challenges of traditional finance, emphasizing how blockchain technology could transform capital flow and liquidity. He also reflects on the importance of emotional connections in communication and the role of perseverance in achieving success.
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Dot-com Bubble Burst
- Stephen McKeon started his career in Silicon Valley during the tech boom in 2000.
- He witnessed the dot-com bubble burst from inside a venture-backed startup.
From Cost Accountant to CFO
- After the tech bust, McKeon worked as a cost accountant at a Napa Valley winery.
- Through a series of fortuitous events, he became CFO at 24.
Skyward and the Path to Crypto
- While teaching, McKeon co-founded Skyward, a drone software company, with his students.
- This experience reintroduced him to emerging technologies and led him to Bitcoin.
