SMV3: Rev1 Ventures’ Parker MacDonell on building companies in the Heartland.

SMV: Rev1 Ventures Parker MacDonell shares how venture ecosystems in the heartland are birthing Unicorns and more! Rev1 Ventures has invested close to $100 Million into 210 companies and completed 15 exit events - all in the Heartland.

Parker MacDonell serves as Managing Director of Rev1 Ventures and Managing Director of OTAF: the Ohio Tech Angel Funds. He served as a Board Member of the Angel Capital Association for 6 years and has served on the Boards of MentorCliq, Able Software (formerly EmployStream), Improveit!360 and RapChat. A banker and a musician by background, Parker brings deep experience and wisdom to the Rev1 portfolio and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Heartland of America.

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Listen to this episode from SmartMoney Ventures Podcast on Spotify. Rev1 Ventures' Parker MacDonell shares how venture ecosystems in the heartland are birthing Unicorns and more! Rev1 Ventures has invested close to $100 Million into 210 companies and completed 15 exit events - all in the Heartland.

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In this episode, you will learn:

1. How public/private partnerships have birthed Unicorns and more in the Heartland of America!

2. How Rev1 Ventures has invested in 210 companies, 55 Lead Investments and completed 15 exit events primarily in Ohio.

3. Why Myonexus Therapeutics is such a success story of tech transfer and early engagement with strategic corporate partners.

4. How Rev1 Ventures collaborates with corporate innovation teams to create strong ecosystems that benefit everyone.

5. Where you can learn more about the innovation happening in the Heartland of America at www.Rev1Ventures.com.

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Companies, people & topics
mentioned in this episode:

Companies where Parker serves/served on the Board of Directors:

Angel Capital Association - Board Member & Treasurer
Rapchat - Board Member (former)
Improveit!360 - Board Member (former)
SparkBase - Board Member (former)
EmployStream/Able Teams - Board Observer
MentorcliQ - Board Observer

Companies where Parker has worked:

Rev1 Ventures - Managing Director
OTAF - Ohio Tech Angel Funds - Managing Director
Linebacker, Inc. - Chief Financial Officer
Invergarry Partners - Principal
Kirk Excavating & Construction - Chief Financial Officer
CF Bank - Regional President
Bank One - Senior Vice President

University Affiliations:
Yale School of Management
Dartmouth College