Hi, I'm Ethan Beard - Founder, builder, operator, and leader. I drive growth through developer platforms and deals. Investor. Passionate about contemporary art, education, SF, music, skiing.
I thrive on transforming product-market fit into scalable business models and building high-performance teams. My passion lies in forging strategic partnerships and growing developer platforms, especially in high-growth tech environments where ambiguity fuels innovation.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Scaled foundational platforms like Android and Facebook Platform, connecting millions of developers and users.
Currently driving growth and strategic partnerships for blockchain technologies via Xpring.
Can provide strategic guidance on scaling platforms, deal-making for M&A, and building high-performance teams.
🚀 Career trajectory
Platform Pioneer
Grew foundational platforms like Android and Facebook Platform, establishing core strategies.
✦ Mobile
✦ Developer Ecosystems
Blockchain Leader
Drove growth and partnerships for XRP/Ripple Blockchain via Xpring.
✦ Blockchain
✦ Venture Capital
Startup Founder & Investor
Co-founded Yoz Labs and currently advises Venture Lab, engaging in early-stage ventures.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Board Governance
Community Advocate
Founding Board Chair for the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco.
✦ Arts
✦ Community Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Platform Growth Architect
Expert in scaling developer platforms and driving business growth.
✦ Defined, grew, and scaled platforms like Android and Facebook Platform.
✦ Connected developers, businesses, and users for widespread adoption.
✦ Secured hundreds of high-impact deals across licensing and M&A.
Dealmaker & Investor
Proven ability to negotiate and close complex transactions.
✦ Spearheaded M&A, licensing, and venture investment deals.
✦ Guided companies from first check through Series C funding.
✦ Expertise in identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities.
Team Builder & Operator
Adept at building and leading global teams for outsized results.
✦ Specializes in building high-performance teams.
✦ Thrives in ambiguous, high-growth startup environments.
✦ Drives results through operational excellence and steep learning curves.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering disruptive technologies and innovative business models.
✦ Connecting with fellow builders and investors in the tech and art worlds.
✦ Exploring opportunities for strategic partnerships and new ventures.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on scaling platforms and developer ecosystems.
✦ Leverage deal-making expertise for M&A and investment opportunities.
✦ Offer insights into building and managing high-performance teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to emerging artists and art world innovators.
✦ Insights into new educational technology initiatives.
✦ Connections within the impact investing community.