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Rumi Morales

Partner at Outlier Ventures

Greater Chicago Area

Overview 

Rumi Morales is a global executive, entrepreneur, and investor known for bridging traditional institutions with emerging technologies. With a background in executive management and leadership, she has held key roles at companies like CME Group and Goldman Sachs, and currently serves as an Operating Partner at Sentinel Global and a Partner at Outlier Ventures, focusing on investments in sectors such as Gaming/eSports and Web3/Crypto. Morales has made significant contributions to the industry by serving on the boards of various organizations, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Girl Scouts of the USA, while also leading investments in companies like Stakes and Mercari.

Work Experience 

  • Partner and Board Member

    2018 - Current

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

  • Operating Partner, Sentinel Labs

    2023

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

  • Expert in Residence - Leadership

    2025

    Advise growth-stage founders in evolving from hands-on operators to strategic, multi-faceted leaders. Provide guidance on scaling effectively, building high-performing teams, and leading with resilience to ensure CEOs navigate rapid growth with clarity and confidence.

  • 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.

  • Board Member

    2023

    The National Catholic Reporter is an independent, nonprofit news organization that covers the Catholic Church and the religious, political, and social issues shaping the world.

  • 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.

Digital Currency Group builds and supports bitcoin and blockchain companies by leveraging insights, network, and access to capital.

Raised $1,300,000,000.00 from Francisco Partners, Capital Group, Pirata Capital Management, Davidson Kempner and Eldridge Industries.

  • 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.

  • 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.

CME Group is a diverse derivatives marketplace that manages risk and capture opportunities.

Raised $1,000,000,000.00 from Google.

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