About
Hey, if you're reaching out w/ a connection request, here's what would be cool: provide some context; i.e., say hello in a note/remind me how we met/etc. --- Here's me: a Louisville, KY native, active in early stage venture capital investing, tech start-ups, education advocacy and community development. Former software developer - designed and developed information technology solutions for over two decades ... who wishes he had had the tools the kids have today. I try to live up to these kind words from a friend: “[He] spends what seems like every waking moment trying to make Louisville a smarter, happier, richer, and more technologically advanced city” – The Paper ... and hopefully in a smarter, happier, wealthier, and more technologically advanced Commonwealth of Kentucky. 🏇
Experience
Managing Partner
Keyhorse Capital · Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Present
Kentucky's early-stage venture capital fund - supporting entrepreneurs building and scaling innovative companies and bringing value to Kentucky. Keyhorse is the investment arm of the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) and manages early-stage venture investing on behalf of the Commonwealth and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.
Executive Director, Investments
Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation · Louisville, Kentucky Area
Present
KSTC focuses on Tech-based Economic Development (TBED). The U.S. economy is driven by tech & innovation through general application to existing opportunities and entirely new industries. To continue competing in a global economy states like Kentucky must have an economic base of companies that constantly innovate and maximize their use of technology. Technology-based economic development, or TBED, is an approach used to help create an environment where this activity can thrive. KSTC supports accelerating Kentucky and US-based innovation through a variety of programs providing service and support for: Researchers, labs and resources that generate new knowledge; Translation and transfer of knowledge to industry and the market; An entrepreneurial culture; Risk and venture capital; and, An advanced workforce, skilled in STEM.
Director, Kentucky Enterprise Fund
Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation · Lexington, Kentucky Area
Consultant/Eir
Chrysalis Ventures · Louisville, Kentucky Area
Chrysalis Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in equity capital for young growth companies in the under-ventured Midwest and South. The firm invests in healthcare services, technology, media, communications and business services. Chrysalis was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Partner
RFX Technologies · Louisville, Kentucky Area
RFX Technologies is a full service technology consulting company providing network engineering, programming, design, training, and IT consulting.
Co-Founder
Pilgrim IT · Louisville, Kentucky Area
Software development and information technology infrastructure firm. [acquired by RFX Technologies]
Education
University of Dayton
BS, Sociology and Social Work
Trinity High School
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