Mose Cassaro
Director of Venture Capital for StartUp Rutland
Mose contributes a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and strategic insight to our team in his role as Director of Venture Capital. With a track record of over 7 years of professional engagement in the startup ecosystem, both in New York City and internationally, and recognition as a nominee for Forbes 30 under 30 – 2024 in the field of venture capital, he has played pivotal roles as both a founder and a guiding influence for numerous emerging ventures.
Mose’s passion for technology ignited early in his life, from soldering motherboards, hacking PSPs and jailbreaking iPhones, to founding a successful revenue-generating tech assistance business, YouTube channel & a blog, at the age of just 12. This early drive paved the way for his impressive entrepreneurial trajectory.
Mose’s impact extends beyond his entrepreneurial ventures. He has played pivotal roles in notable organizations spanning from startup M&A in Investment Banking, to working in Investor Relations during HomeAdvisor’s merger with Angi (Nasdaq: ANGI).
Mose’s influence has also reached international startups, as he consulted for Viggo, a Danish EV startup, and Naardic, a Norwegian fitness venture. His advisory role at IT Hub Investments attests to his expertise in early-stage fundraising and IPOs, proving his proficiency in the financial realm.
Educationally, Mose earned his BBA in Entrepreneurship from Hofstra University, where he founded his angel-backed startup – Krypto, a testament to his early entrepreneurial spirit. Mose is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, social fraternity & Beta Gamma Sigma, business honor society. He further honed his skills through renowned programs like the Entrepreneurship Essentials Program at Harvard Business School and additional certifications from Harvard, Stanford, Google and Y Combinator’s Startup School.
Mose’s multifaceted experience and venture capital and founder network spans the North American, EMEA, and APAC regions, underlining his global perspective and adaptability. With an impressive track record and a dedication to shaping the startup and venture capital landscape in Vermont, Mose is a visionary who embodies the spirit of innovation and strategic leadership that drives our team forward.
Outside of StartUp Rutland, Mose is a globetrotter, a devoted automobile enthusiast, and a passionate horology aficionado.
“I am passionate about the startups and the venture capital space as I firmly believe that it allows us to make an impact in this world by helping the people, and the products and services that will potentially shape our future.” – Mose
Mose Cassaro
Director of Venture Capital for StartUp Rutland
Mose contributes a wealth of entrepreneurial experience and strategic insight to our team in his role as Director of Venture Capital. With a track record of over 7 years of professional engagement in the startup ecosystem, both in New York City and internationally, and recognition as a nominee for Forbes 30 under 30 – 2024 in the field of venture capital, he has played pivotal roles as both a founder and a guiding influence for numerous emerging ventures.
Mose’s passion for technology ignited early in his life, from soldering motherboards, hacking PSPs and jailbreaking iPhones, to founding a successful revenue-generating tech assistance business, YouTube channel & a blog, at the age of just 12. This early drive paved the way for his impressive entrepreneurial trajectory.
Mose’s impact extends beyond his entrepreneurial ventures. He has played pivotal roles in notable organizations spanning from startup M&A in Investment Banking, to working in Investor Relations during HomeAdvisor’s merger with Angi (Nasdaq: ANGI).
Mose’s influence has also reached international startups, as he consulted for Viggo, a Danish EV startup, and Naardic, a Norwegian fitness venture. His advisory role at IT Hub Investments attests to his expertise in early-stage fundraising and IPOs, proving his proficiency in the financial realm.
Educationally, Mose earned his BBA in Entrepreneurship from Hofstra University, where he founded his angel-backed startup – Krypto, a testament to his early entrepreneurial spirit. Mose is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, social fraternity & Beta Gamma Sigma, business honor society. He further honed his skills through renowned programs like the Entrepreneurship Essentials Program at Harvard Business School and additional certifications from Harvard, Stanford, Google and Y Combinator’s Startup School.
Mose’s multifaceted experience and venture capital and founder network spans the North American, EMEA, and APAC regions, underlining his global perspective and adaptability. With an impressive track record and a dedication to shaping the startup and venture capital landscape in Vermont, Mose is a visionary who embodies the spirit of innovation and strategic leadership that drives our team forward.
Outside of StartUp Rutland, Mose is a globetrotter, a devoted automobile enthusiast, and a passionate horology aficionado.
“I am passionate about the startups and the venture capital space as I firmly believe that it allows us to make an impact in this world by helping the people, and the products and services that will potentially shape our future.” – Mose
