Invests in
Sectors:
Locations:
Min Investment:
$1,000,000.00Max Investment:
$10,000,000.00Target Investment:
$5,000,000.00
Skills
Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship
International Business
Emerging Markets
Business Development
Market Research
Marketing Strategy
Community Outreach
Marketing
Financial Analysis
Marketing Communications
Integrated Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media
Networking
Management
Digital Strategy
Fundraising
Leadership
Education
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Investments
Work Experience
2024
Kauffman Fellow Class 29
2024
2021
Founder and Managing Partner
2021
Capitalize VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago, IL. We invest pre-seed capital in commerce-enablement tech companies solving critical problems for retailers, brands, creators, and manufacturers as they navigate a shifting landscape.
Innovation Advisory Committee
2025
2022
Board Member
2022
BV
2020
Midwest Chapter Co-Lead
2020
2021 - 2023
Venture Partner
2021 - 2023
2017 - 2021
Investor (Director)
2021 - 2021
Investor (Senior Associate)
2019 - 2021
Investor (Associate)
2017 - 2019
2016 - 2018
Co-Founder
2016 - 2018
Developed e-commerce technology to send cross-border payments and connect them to retailers and convenience stores.
2015 - 2015
Summer MBA Financial Services Intern
2015 - 2015
2015 - 2015
Kiva Zip Business Development
2015 - 2015