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André Swanston

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Chairman & CEO at PHȲND
📍 United States

André is a tech entrepreneur who co-founded Tru Optik, an ad-tech firm he sold to TransUnion in a nine-figure exit. He is now the Chairman & CEO of cloud gaming company PHȲND and owner of the CT United FC soccer team. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Connecticut and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase.

Outside of work, André is a former Division 1 collegiate track athlete with a passion for sports, reflected in his ownership of a professional soccer team. Alongside his wife, he is an active philanthropist and investor, focusing on supporting minority and women-owned businesses and various community-based initiatives in Connecticut.

His sale of Tru Optik to TransUnion was one of the top ten largest acquisitions for a Black American founder, making him the youngest on that list.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chairman & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
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Cloud Gaming
As the Chairman & CEO of PHȲND, he is pioneering a subscription-free cloud gaming platform for Smart TVs, partnering with major electronics companies.
Connecticut Sports
As the owner of CT United FC, an MLS NEXT Pro expansion team, he is leading the development of a new waterfront stadium in Bridgeport.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Chairman & CEO
PHȲND
1-2023
Co-Owner
CT United
8-2021 - 10-2022
Senior Vice President - Media & Entertainment Vertical
TransUnion
9-2020 - 10-2023
Board Member
Connecticut Innovations
6-2013 - 8-2021
CEO / Co - Founder
Tru Optik (acquired by Transunion)
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Media appearances

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Education
BA
University of Connecticut
Finance
La Salle University
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