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Chris Seidensticker

CFO

Professional Profile


Name: Chris Seidensticker
Current Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Swing Education
Location: Burlingame, CA, USA
LinkedIn Profile: [Chris Seidensticker - LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/seidenstickerchris)

Summary of Experience


Chris Seidensticker is a deeply experienced technology startup executive with nearly 20 years of senior leadership in finance and operations. Chris has a proficient background in company building and fundraising, playing pivotal roles across multiple startups. At Swing Education, Chris is essential in addressing the substitute teacher shortage, indicating a strong alignment with the company’s mission and operational goals.

Current Role: Swing Education (May 2023 - Present)


  • Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Responsibilities: Overseeing financial strategy, helping secure a $38M Series C funding round, and optimizing tech stacks for operational efficiency.

  • Key Achievements:

  • Secured $38M in Series C funding, significantly contributing to the company's growth and expansion.

  • Focused on addressing critical industry issues such as the nationwide substitute teacher shortage.


Previous Roles


1. CFO & COO Consultant
  • Responsibilities: Advising startups on financial strategy and operations.

  • Notable Engagements: FOG Ventures (Investor), Operators Guild (Member).


2. Attivo Partners
  • Title: CFO and Partner

  • Responsibilities: Providing financial leadership and strategy to venture-backed companies.


3. ClearMetal
  • Title: CFO

  • Responsibilities: Handling financial operations and strategic financial planning.


4. Merchbar
  • Title: CFO

  • Responsibilities: Overseeing financial operations, driving economic performance.


5. ZED Network
  • Title: CFO Advisor

  • Responsibilities: Advising on high-level financial decisions and strategies.


6. Waggle Ventures Inc.
  • Title: COO & Advisor

  • Responsibilities: Operational and strategic advisement.


7. Chewse
  • Title: CFO (Initial Career Role)

  • Responsibilities: Foundational financial management and strategic growth.


Education


1. University of Notre Dame
  • Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and Psychology

  • Years Attended: 1991-1995


2. University of Chicago Booth School of Business
  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Accounting

  • Years Attended: 2000-2002


3. Esade Business School
  • Attendance: Brief study period in 2001


Notable Skills and Specializations


  • Financial Strategy and Planning

  • Fundraising and Investment

  • Operational Optimization

  • Technology Integration in Operations

  • Start-up Growth and Scaling


Professional Connections


  • Fred Johnson: Senior Manager, Accounting and Finance at Swing Education.

  • Marisa Garcia: Partner, CFO Advisory Services at CohnReznick.

  • Esther Jacobs: Co-founder / CFO at Carschek.

  • Rick Smith: CFO at Copper.

  • Kenneth P. Gianella: CFO & COO at Quantum.

  • Vijay Bharadia: CFO at Hg.


Chris’s extensive experience and strategic mindset establish him as a crucial player within the tech startup niche, particularly within the educational sector. His role in securing significant funding for Swing Education highlights his competence in driving financial stability and growth. His educational background, paired with varied high-level positions, underpin his capabilities in both strategic and operational domains.