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Ann S.

Questioner · DISC type c
Managing Partner (GP) at Shapiro Capital
📍 United States

Ann is a Founding Principal at Ultrafund and a General Partner at Shapiro Capital, specializing in asset-backed equity and debt structures. An experienced global speaker on DeFi and blockchain, she holds an Ed. D. from Columbia University. Colleagues describe her as creative, trustworthy, and knowledgeable.

Ann demonstrates a strong interest in the intersection of technology, finance, and global affairs. She actively follows and comments on cryptocurrency markets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins, as well as geopolitical developments in regions like the Middle East, indicating a passion for current events.

Unique fact: She has served as a Notary Governance for Filecoin, assisting in the validation process for companies applying for data storage.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner (GP)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Ann shows up

Systematic
Not Easily Convinced
Value Seeker

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Priorities

Topics Ann cares about

Asset-Backed Capital
Her work at Ultrafund is focused on helping clients unlock liquidity through flexible, asset-backed capital solutions from third-party providers.
DeFi and Web3
Identifies as a global speaker on DeFi, Blockchain, and Web3, indicating deep expertise and a passion for evangelizing these technologies.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Managing Partner (GP)
Shapiro Capital
4-2025
Founding Principal
Ultrafund
11-2020 - 4-2021
Notary Governance
Filecoin
10-2019 - 10-2022
Managing Partner
XUltrafund, LLC
4-2018 - 4-2020
General Partner, Blockchain Fund
Fenox Venture Capital
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1990 - 1992
MA
Teachers College, Columbia University
1990 - 1997
Ed.D.
Teachers College, Columbia University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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