Chris Burniske

Chris Burniske is a cofounder of Placeholder, a New York venture firm that specializes in cryptoassets. Prior to Placeholder, he pioneered ARK Investment Management’s Next Generation Internet strategy, leading the firm to become the first public fund manager to invest in bitcoin. He then transitioned to focus exclusively on cryptoassets, paving the way for Wall Street to recognize it as a new asset class. His commentary has been featured on national media outlets, including CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Forbes. Beyond cryptoassets, Chris enjoys surfing, glassblowing, and a good beer. Twitter @cburniske.