Eric Lefkofsky

Investor

Chicago

Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $1M

About

Eric Lefkofsky is the founder and CEO of Tempus, a technology company applying artificial intelligence to healthcare and precision medicine, which he started in 2015 with a personal motivation tied to cancer. Over roughly 25 years he has co-founded a string of technology companies including Groupon, Mediaocean, Echo Global Logistics, InnerWorkings, and Pathos.AI. He is a founding partner of the venture fund Lightbank, which invests in disruptive technologies. Beyond building companies, he established the Lefkofsky Family Foundation with his wife Liz in 2006, teaches as an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago, and wrote the book Accelerated Disruption.

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Invests in

FintechHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaS

Beyond investing

Founded: Founded and leads Tempus, a company applying AI to precision medicine and cancer care. Co-founded Groupon, where he is Chairman. Co-founded Mediaocean, a media procurement technology provider. Co-founded Echo Global Logistics, a transportation and logistics outsourcing firm. Co-founded InnerWorkings, a managed print and promotional solutions provider. Co-founded Pathos.AI, an AI-enabled drug company.
Education: Graduated from the University of Michigan. Received his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School.
Boards: Serves as a Trustee of Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Serves as a Trustee of Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Serves as a Trustee of The Art Institute of Chicago. Serves as a Trustee of World Business Chicago.
Charities: Established the Lefkofsky Family Foundation with his wife Liz in 2006 to support education, human rights, and civic causes.
Awards: Author of the book Accelerated Disruption.
Family: Married to Liz Lefkofsky, with whom he founded the family foundation.

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Experience

Tempus, Inc.Founder and CEOcurrent2015 — presentGreater Chicago Area
GrouponCo-Foundercurrent2007 — present
LightbankCo-Foundercurrent2010 — present
MediaBankFoundercurrent2006 — present
Echo Global LogisticsFounder2005 — 2010
InnerWorkingsFounder and Chief Executive Officer2001 — 2004

Education

University of Michigan Law SchoolJD1991 — 1994
University of Michigan1987 — 1991

Skills & more

E-commerce99Online Advertising99Entrepreneurship99Start-ups99Marketing99Digital Media58Marketing Strategy99Business Strategy99Outsourcing43Digital Marketing54Social Media Marketing99Online Marketing62

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Venture CapitalNew Business DevelopmentSocial MediaBusiness DevelopmentTechnological InnovationStrategic VisionComputational BiologyBiomarkersInspiring LeadershipLeadershipManagement

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