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Chris Joseph

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Investment Advisory Partner at Poplar Ventures · Founder at Yuzedata

United States

FoundedYuzedata

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Sam BlackmanunlockedChris: together at University of Chicago (1987–1990)
Chris: together at Miami University
×2Chris: together at University of Chicago
×7Chris: together at Poplar Ventures

About

Chairman of YuzeData and a repeat entrepreneur with experience leading global software platforms and serving on private-equity-backed boards; serves as an Investment Advisory Partner.

Founder at Yuzedata

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Yuzedata's investors · 1

Poplar VenturesLouisville

Experience

  1. YuzeDataExecutive Chairmancurrent2022 — present
  2. EcoOnline GlobalBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentLondon
  3. VeriforceBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. 10+ Corporate Boards During CareerBoard Historycurrent2000 — present
  5. Poplar VenturesInvestment Advisory Partnercurrent2019 — presentLouisville, Kentucky Area
  6. Tribute Technology Holdings, LLCPresident2021
  7. EnablonCEO2015 — 2020Greater Chicago Area
  8. Evive HealthAdvisory Board Member2016 — 2020Greater Chicago Area
  9. TribridgeChief Performance Officer / CFO2003 — 2015Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
  10. MercatusFounder and CEO2003 — 2009Greater Chicago Area
  11. Parson GroupCOO/CFO1998 — 2002Greater Chicago Area
  12. Integration AllianceCo-Founder and COO1994 — 1998Greater Denver Area
  13. Wind Point PartnersInvestment Manager1990 — 1994Greater Chicago Area

Skills & more

Strategic Planning19Strategy33SaaS11Private Equity45Business Strategy32Due Diligence20Business Process Improvement15Business Analysis11Acquisitions4Capital Markets2Mergers2venture1
+2 moreEntrepreneurshipAcquisition Integration

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Colleagues at Poplar Ventures

Chris Schremser
Investment Advisory Partner at Poplar Ventures
Doug Smith
Investment Advisory Partner at Poplar Ventures
Greg Langdon
Investment Advisory Partner at Poplar Ventures
Jim Lacy
Investor at EPIC VENTURES
John H. Willmoth
Founder and Managing Partner at Poplar Ventures
Michael Davis
Investment Advisory Partner at Poplar Ventures
Vik Chadha
Investment Advisory Partner at Poplar Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Joseph?
Chairman of YuzeData and a repeat entrepreneur with experience leading global software platforms and serving on private-equity-backed boards; serves as an Investment Advisory Partner.
Where does Chris Joseph work?
Chris Joseph is Founder of Yuzedata and Investment Advisory Partner at Poplar Ventures.
What companies did Chris Joseph found?
Chris Joseph founded Yuzedata.
Where did Chris Joseph go to school?
Chris Joseph studied at University of Chicago (Masters, MBA); Miami University (Bachelors of Science, Finance).

Founder mafias

University of Chicago mafia191

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Alexis BorisyBachelor's degreeFounded Foundation Medicine +2Bobby PittmanMaster's degreeFounded Oathafrica +2Sean HarperABFounded TransFS +2Bharat KilaruBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Verano Health +2James Peyer, PhDBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Rapalogix Health +2Matt KrisiloffFounded Preventive +1

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Miami University mafia45

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Mike FitzgeraldBAFounded High Alpha Capital +2D.E. LawrencePsychologyFounded Buckeye Senior Care +2Gavin MoorePsychologyFounded Buckeye Senior Care +2Joe PestroBSFounded Priime +1Brian ShroderBAFounded 1Money +1Stuart WallB.Sc.Founded Setpoint.io +1

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Wind Point Partners mafia19

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Andee HarrisCEO of Crisis Prevention InstituteFounded Crisis Prevention Institute +1Chris Schulze-MelanderCEO of Assisi Pet CareFounded PROPER +1Andy DunnModelsFounded Bonobos OfficialLouis ArmstrongCEO of Kleinfelder GroupFounded KleinfelderVictor SwintChief Executive Officer, Formulated SolutionsFounded TecometPaul BurlingameCEO of Ascensus SpecialtiesFounded Ascensus Specialties

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Poplar Ventures mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Vik ChadhaInvestment Advisory PartnerFounded Backupify

Same school

Also attended University of Chicago603

Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesShardul ShahInvestor at Index VenturesSam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalRolanda FuInvestor at Madrona Venture GroupJonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture Partners

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Also attended Miami University269

Kate WilschutzChief Financial Officer, Revolution Funds at RevolutionSean KwiatVice President, Investments at CincyTechKevin RileyBoard Member at CincyTechMike FitzgeraldInvestor at High AlphaJon EideManaging Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Echo Health VenturesSam YehAnalyst at Miami University Redhawk Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Enablon2

Fabrice BienfaitSenior Partner at ETF PartnersRob GenieserManaging Partner at ETF Partners

Also worked at Evive Health4

Josh ElserInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityScott FeldmanInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquitySam MajorInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityJustin RaniszeskiChief Executive Officer at JDXpert.com

Also worked at Tribridge3

Adam LiposkyInvestor at Feld VenturesDavid DillowExecutive Officer at MR3 HealthKristine RohlsExecutive Officer at Slalom

Also worked at Wind Point Partners45

Sam AustinPrincipal — Endurance at Energize VenturesAlex AckerPrincipal at TAWANI VenturesAndy DunnFounding Partner at Red Swan VenturesJ.C. WetzelInvestor at Thompson Street Capital PartnersAlex WashingtonManaging Director at Wind Point PartnersWilliam SpurgeonBoard Member (Industrials Executive Advisory Board) at Edgewater Funds

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