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What check size does Brian Ficho write?

Brian Ficho typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.

Where did Brian Ficho go to school?

Brian Ficho studied at University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS, Engineering); Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici (Study Abroad in Florence, Italy).

Brian Ficho

Former EIR / Associate at Lightbank

New York, New York

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

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Experience

Ample NewsCo-Foundercurrent2025 — present
HustleWing - Side hustles for professionalsCo-Foundercurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
chaosFounder2021 — 2023
GetUpsideHead of Product, Fuel2020 — 2021
GetUpsideVice President of Growth2019 — 2020Chicago, Illinois, United States
A-FrameCo-Founder (Acquired by GetUpside)2018 — 2019Chicago, Illinois
ProviHead of Product2017 — 2019Greater Chicago Area
GrouponHead of Product, Goods Marketplace2014 — 2017Greater Chicago Area
oBazFounder & CEO (Acquired by Groupon)2011 — 2014Chicago, IL
LightbankEIR / Associate2010 — 2011Chicago, IL

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Who is Brian Ficho?: Investor at HustleWing - Side hustles for professionals
What check size does Brian Ficho write?: Brian Ficho typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
Where did Brian Ficho go to school?: Brian Ficho studied at University of Wisconsin-Madison (BS, Engineering); Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici (Study Abroad in Florence, Italy).