Swanston

Tech Maverick André Swanston Fuels Innovation and Impact with launch of Swanston Organization

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- André Swanston, the renowned innovator and entrepreneur, who achieved one of the only 9-figure exits by a Black American as the Co-Founder and former CEO of Tru Optik, announced today the formation of Swanston Organization (SO), the next iteration of his corporate legacy. Swanston Organization encompasses three divisions that will collectively advance the mission of innovation and inclusion: Swanston Labs (SL), Swanston Family Ventures (SFV), and the Swanston Philanthropy initiative.

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  • Swanston Organization encompasses three divisions that will collectively advance the mission of innovation and inclusion: Swanston Labs (SL), Swanston Family Ventures (SFV), and the Swanston Philanthropy initiative.
  • "Swanston Labs has been a game-changer for my entrepreneurial journey," said Ney Castro, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Swanston Labs.
  • Swanston Family Ventures (SFV) is on a mission to level the playing field and foster diversity in the start-up ecosystem.
  • Swanston Philanthropy is a $5 million initiative established by Michelle and André Swanston to financially support organizations, creating a lasting and positive impact on society.

EF Hutton Appoints Duncan Swanston, Managing Director, Head of Structured Products

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

New York, NY, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, announced today Duncan Swanston has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Structured Products.

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  • New York, NY, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, announced today Duncan Swanston has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Structured Products.
  • Duncan will oversee the Structured Products team and will be responsible for growing the business and his team, with several Wall Street veterans already committed to joining EF Hutton.
  • Prior to joining EF Hutton, Duncan Swanston grew his career at CGA Capital, LLC, where he most recently served as a Managing Director.
  • With that, Im delighted that Duncan Swanston joined our EF Hutton team to focus on growing the Structured Products business and team to continue to position us for future growth.

Tru Optik CEO Andre Swanston Appointed to Connecticut Innovations' Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tru Optik , the identity resolution leader across streaming and connected media, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Andre Swanston has been appointed to the Connecticut Innovations (CI) board of directors by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tru Optik , the identity resolution leader across streaming and connected media, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Andre Swanston has been appointed to the Connecticut Innovations (CI) board of directors by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont.
  • Swanston joins Connecticut Innovations' 17-member board of directors, responsible for developing the overall strategic framework from which the organization creates policies and initiatives.
  • Before founding Tru Optik, Swanston served as a Vice President of Investments at JPMorgan Chase.
  • "I am honored to join CI's board of directors," said Swanston.