After 28 years as an operator at early-stage startups I strategically transitioned into venture in 2023. I made this transition because it allows me to live at the intersection of innovation , entrepreneurship and capital, to back the next generation of entrepreneurs with impactful capital, and also provide them with value-added support by drawing on my operating experience and network as they pursue their vision and dreams.
My style and ethos marries strategic thought with disciplined action. I'm a builder who finds comfort and enjoyment in the early-stages as I truly embrace "Zero to One" and "One to Two" startup and scaleup opportunities.
(317) 517-5990
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(Denver metro) Longmont, CO
I am extremely well-rounded, versatile, and entrepreneurial and think of myself as a cross-functional "business athlete". I think and act strategically and especially enjoy tech and tech-enabled venture scale early-stage companies. My career has provided me broad experience through working directly in and/or venture investing and portfolio management exposure to numerous business models, industries, and sectors including B2B, B2G, B2C, DTC, SMB, Enterprise, SaaS, AI, services, hardware, life sciences, advanced materials, health tech, aerospace, mobility, defense, IoT, water, sports, and ag tech.
Through my highly diversified career, including its distinct phases of operating and venture, I've been able to:
Venture organization that builds and operates regional ecosystems and venture invests
I lead and manage the Translation function for Innosphere's Colorado-Wyoming NSF Engine focused on moving technologies and companies to market readiness and adoption.
Venture organization investing in and supporting Purdue connected startups
My personal venture platform
Entrepreneurial and co-working center in Zionsville, IN
Technology, data analytics, and management consulting firm
SaaS startup company that created CRM sales management product for the home healthcare industry