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Jared Franklin

Investor at Various Startups

United States

Overview 

Jared Franklin is a seasoned professional with a background in product management and strategy at reputable companies like PayPal and Blispay, showcasing expertise in payments, consumer lending, and credit cards. Currently serving as a Product Manager at BlockFi, he excels in leading cross-functional teams, launching successful products, and contributing to the growth of early-stage startups through strategic operations and M&A initiatives. Highlights of Jared's career include holding senior roles at PayPal and Blispay, where he demonstrated proficiency in product development and management, as well as his current position at BlockFi, where he continues to drive innovation and success in the FinTech industry.

Work Experience 

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Stripe

  • Strategy & Business Operations

    2024 - Current

Stripe is an API technology company that provides online payment processing and commerce solutions for Internet businesses.

Raised $9,440,247,725.00 from E1 Ventures.

stripe.com
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Costanoa Ventures

  • Investor

    2022 - 2024

    Sourced and helped lead investments in Tensec.io & Definite.app.

Costanoa Ventures leads Formation, Seed, and Series A stage investments in companies that change the way the world does business

costanoa.vc
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BlockFi

  • Product Management

    2021 - 2022

    Led the crypto payments team responsible for transfers into and out of the platform.

BlockFi develops a blockchain-driven wealth management platform for crypto investors.

Raised $1,406,200,000.00 from FTX US Derivatives.

blockfi.com
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Blispay

  • Product Director (acquired by Alliance Data)

    2015 - 2021

    Helped build the company and product from founding through Series B and exit to Alliance Data.

Blispay is a financial technology company pioneering the next generation of point-of-sale financing.

Raised $25,999,999.00 from F-Prime Capital.

blispay.com
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PayPal

  • Senior Product Manager, Global Credit Products

    2013 - 2015

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Millennial Media

  • Product Manager

    2011 - 2013

Millennial Media has been acquired by AOL.

Raised $240,245,382.00 from New Enterprise Associates, Columbia Capital, CRV and Bessemer Venture Partners.

millennialmedia.com
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Bill Me Later, Inc.

  • Associate Product Manager (acquired by PayPal)

    2007 - 2011

Bill Me Later is a PayPal service that enables customers to purchase products without providing credit card details.

Raised $99,400,000.00 from Amazon.

billmelater.com

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