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SmartMoney Ventures Podcast
SMV3: Parker MacDonell on building Unicorns in the Heartland
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Jeff (J.D.) Davids
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How public/private partnerships have birthed Unicorns and more in the Heartland of America!
- How Rev1 Ventures has invested in 210 companies, 55 Lead Investments and completed 15 exit events primarily in Ohio.
- Why Myonexus Therapeutics is such a success story of tech transfer and early engagement with strategic corporate partners.
- How Rev1 Ventures collaborates with corporate innovation teams to create strong ecosystems that benefit everyone.
- Where you can learn more about the innovation happening in the Heartland of America at www.Rev1Ventures.com.
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 currently serves on the Boards of MentorCliq, 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.