S1 Ep 12. Chris Rizik: Renaissance Venture Capital

In this episode we cover:

Building Renaissance and the great programming with UnDemo Day and HotList as ways to expose top VCs to the startup talent in the midwestThe Fund of Funds model and how every MSA could benefit, including the impact they can have on a city/state/region

Resources & People Mentioned

Rick Snyder and Avalon InvestmentsSoulTracksExits: TomoTherapy and EsperionBusiness Leaders for MichiganUnDemo DayHotListCintrifuseHX Fund in HoustonDuo SecurityLarry Page graduated from the University of Michigan and started GoogleVenture Funds: NEA, Revolution Ventures, Arboretum Ventures, Plymouth Ventures, RPM Ventures, Beringea Ventures, eLab Ventures, Material Impact FundBloomscapeDan GilbertNVCA (National Venture Capital Association) recent Chair of Board of Directors, Jan GarfinkleTechTown, Wayne State University accelerator programOrbion, spin up company from Michigan Technological University

Connect with Chris

Connect with Chris on LinkedInRenaissance Venture Capital Fund Website

 

Connect with Tim

Follow Refinery Ventures on Twitter: @RefineryVCConnect with Tim on LinkedInFollow Refinery Ventures on LinkedIn

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