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David Wieland

Investor

Managing Partner at Motivate Venture Capital

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $100K – $2M checks Β· typically $500K

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About

Serial founder who built and exited companies including InnFlux and RIVS, and launched micro PE firm iEstates. Co-founded IrishAngels and later co-founded Motivate in 2019; a prolific early-stage investor with 150+ investments and LP stakes in 17 funds.

Experience

  1. Motivate Venture CapitalFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2019 β€” presentGreater Chicago Area
  2. Cardigan VenturesOwnercurrent2015 β€” presentGreater Chicago Area
  3. Interviewing.comChairmancurrent2022 β€” presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  4. IrishAngelsCo-Founder and former Chairmancurrent2012 β€” presentGreater Chicago Area
  5. FulcrumBoard Membercurrent2020 β€” presentMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  6. iEstatesFounder, Managing Directorcurrent2007 β€” presentChicago
  7. RIVS Interviewing Technologies(Acquired) Founder, Founding Investor, Board Member2012 β€” 2022Chicago, IL
  8. InnFlux(Acquired) Founder, Director of the Board2011 β€” 2015Greater Chicago Area
  9. Tantus NetworksFounder, CEO, Managing Partner2002 β€” 2011Greater Chicago Area
  10. PowerSurge Technologies(Acquired) Owner, CEO2004 β€” 2006Cedar Falls, IA
  11. Group One / Specialists DPMEquity Options2001 β€” 2002Chicago, IL
  12. TerabeamSales/Marketing Intern2000Greater Seattle Area

Education

  1. University of Notre DameBA, Philosophy1997 β€” 2001
  2. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementMaster, Business2010 β€” 2012
  3. Harvard Business School Executive EducationExecutive Education, Private Equity and Venture Capital2018
  4. Northwestern UniversityAdditional studies, Wireless Technologies2002 β€” 2003

Skills & more

Startups16Entrepreneurship99Start-ups99Venture Capital91Leadership68SaaS33Strategy99Strategic Partnerships99Management81Enterprise Software22Business Development52Marketing45
+12 moreSalesNew Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyMergers & AcquisitionsNegotiationDue DiligenceSoftwareSellingSalesforce.comSmall BusinessInvestmentsCRM

Languages English Β· French Β· German Β· Italian Β· Spanish

  • Executive Bourbon Whiskey Steward β€” Stave and Thief Society

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