Where does Brad Zapp work?

Brad Zapp is Managing Partner at Connetic Ventures and Chief Executive Officer at Wendal.

What check size does Brad Zapp write?

Brad Zapp typically writes checks of $50K – $2M.

Where did Brad Zapp go to school?

Brad Zapp studied at University of Kentucky (Economics, Economics and Finance).

Brad Zapp

Investor

Managing Partner at Connetic Ventures · Chief Executive Officer at Wendal

Covington, Kentucky, United States

Writes $50K – $2M checks · typically $250K

About

Serial entrepreneur with multiple exits and founder of the RIA; leads strategy and fundraising.

Chief Executive Officer at Wendal

Intro paths

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In turn, Brad can intro founders to Wendal's investors below.

Wendal's investors · 1

Connetic VenturesCovington · $250K – $500K checks · since 2025

Experience

Connetic Venture Capital Access Fund (VCAFX)Portfolio Managercurrent2024 — presentCovington, KY
Connetic VenturesCo-Founder, Investor Relations, & CFOcurrent2015 — presentCovington, ky
The Aggregate PodcastCo Host The Aggregate Podcastcurrent2021 — present
WendalCo-Founder Wendal & CFOcurrent2019 — presentCovington, KY
Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship - UK GattonAdvisory Board Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurshipcurrent2020 — presentLexington, Kentucky, United States
Queen City AngelsInvestor Membercurrent2016 — presentCincinnati Area, KY
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT REAP Team Kentucky2018 — 2020Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Legacy Financial AdvisorsCo Founder2005 — 2014Covington
UpTech - Accelerate Big IdeasFund Manager2012 — 2014
Lincoln Financial AdvisorsRegistered Representative2001 — 2005
Fidelity InvestmentsTrader2000 — 2001

Skills & more

Investments55Mutual Funds28Retirement Planning14401k7Wealth Management10Financial Advisory6Investment Advisory4Bonds2Stocks1CRM1Asset Managment1Trading

+12 more

Operations ManagementExecutive ManagementSalesAsset ManagementFinanceSeries 7Relationship ManagementEstate PlanningManagementStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadership

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) — CFP Board

From Brad's professional profile.

Colleagues at Connetic Ventures

Chris Hjelm

Partner at Connetic Ventures

Hannah Creech

Lead Developer at Connetic Ventures

JD Audena

Principal at Connetic Ventures

Kyle Schlotman

Investor at Connetic Ventures

Lily McCormack

Valuation Analyst at Connetic Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brad Zapp?: Serial entrepreneur with multiple exits and founder of the RIA; leads strategy and fundraising.
Where does Brad Zapp work?: Brad Zapp is Managing Partner at Connetic Ventures and Chief Executive Officer at Wendal.
What check size does Brad Zapp write?: Brad Zapp typically writes checks of $50K – $2M.
Where did Brad Zapp go to school?: Brad Zapp studied at University of Kentucky (Economics, Economics and Finance).