Ian Plunkett
Blue Owl Group, Founding Team
- Role
- Venture Partner at Eden Block
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ian Plunkett
Part of the founding team at Blue Owl Group, Venture Partner at Eden Block, Senior Advisor to Xylo AI, and former CMO at Alder Renewables. I work at the intersection of global operations, public policy, communications, and investing—supporting companies and investors navigating legacy sectors undergoing rapid technological and regulatory transformation.Previously built Twitter’s first global Policy Communications team from the ground up (2015–2021), leading strategic response across markets and governments worldwide, and later established Coinbase’s first policy communications function during a period of intense regulatory scrutiny.Began my career in public service, spanning UK tech ecosystem development and policy work on Capitol Hill. Dublin native, Fulbright Awardee, former UN Fellow, and LSE graduate, with a track record of operating in complex political, media, and regulatory environments globally. Proud member of the Mixing Board international network.
Experience
Venture Partner
Feb 2021 — Present · NY, US
Education
Harvard University
Fulbright Scholarship, Political Science & Technology
2018 — 2019
Dublin City University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
2007 — 2010
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Master of Science (MSc), Political Science and Communications
2013 — 2014
Skills
- Public Policy
- Social Media
- Communication
- Policy Analysis
- Nonprofits
- Speech Writing
- Public Affairs
- Political Campaigns
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Community Outreach
- Politics
- Non-Profits
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
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