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I am passionate about partnering with founder teams and emerging companies at all stages of growth and levels of complexity – there is nothing more rewarding than playing a role in their long-term success. I believe that amazing founders and game-changing ideas can be found anywhere that innovation is allowed to thrive, including the vibrant entrepreneurial Midwest ecosystem.