{"id":"robbie-klages","title":"Robbie Klages","content":"**Robbie Klages** is the co-founder of [The Rollup](https://iq.wiki/wiki/the-rollup), a media and venture firm he established in 2020 with [Andy C](https://iq.wiki/wiki/andy-c). Klages has worked in the digital asset industry since 2016 and has participated in seed-stage investing, consulting, and industry conferences. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-9KVYtxQY7xiQY3nN) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dfP854ZK0nyZrP0w)​\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](-I9z7_uQYo0)\n\n## Education\n\nKlages attended the University of Florida from 2017 to 2021, graduating with bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Philosophy. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-9KVYtxQY7xiQY3nN) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-dfP854ZK0nyZrP0w) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-CR9sB3TzxL5jHxmB)​\n\n## Career\n\nKlages became involved in the digital asset industry in 2016 after learning about [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) through online poker. His subsequent work has included roles in crypto strategy, trading education, media, investing, and consulting. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-9KVYtxQY7xiQY3nN)​\n\n### Early Career\n\nIn 2019, Klages worked in crypto strategy at financial services company TradeStation. In 2020, he served as a [digital assets](https://iq.wiki/wiki/digital-assets) coach for YouCanTrade, an online trading education platform. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-CR9sB3TzxL5jHxmB)​\n\n### The Rollup\n\nIn 2020, Klages co-founded DeFi Slate with [Andy C](https://iq.wiki/wiki/andy-c). The company was later renamed [The Rollup](https://iq.wiki/wiki/the-rollup) as its coverage expanded beyond decentralized finance. The Rollup operates as a media and venture firm focused on digital assets and blockchain.\n\nKlages has worked on business development and partnerships for the firm. According to The Rollup, the company has established partnerships with companies in the digital asset and fintech sectors. Its investment activities are conducted through The Rollup Ventures. 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