Jacob Schpok
InvestorPartner and Head of Platform at Elevate Ventures
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
About
Jacob Schpok is Partner and Head of Platform at Elevate Ventures and a member of the Investment Committee, overseeing teams that source and sponsor investment opportunities and support portfolio company exits. He previously co-founded SaaS and logistics startups, held a senior role at an Indianapolis telecommunications startup, and served in Indiana state government roles focused on small business and entrepreneurship.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- Elevate VenturesPartner, Head of Platformcurrent2022 β presentIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Elevate VenturesChief Entrepreneurship Officer2022Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Elevate VenturesVice President of Entrepreneurial Services2020 β 2022Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Elevate VenturesExecutive Director of University Initiatives2019 β 2020Indianapolis, Indiana Area
- Elevate VenturesEntrepreneur In Residence2017 β 2019Indianapolis, Indiana
- OpenINSIGHTSBoard Membercurrent2024 β present
- Venture DeclassifiedCo-Founder and Co-Hostcurrent2024 β presentIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Recovery Force HealthBoard Observercurrent2023 β presentFishers, Indiana, United States
- MakeMyMoveBoard Member2022 β 2025Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Purdue FoundryEntrepreneur In Residence2017 β 2019West Lafayette, Indiana
- SharpenVice President of Operations2016 β 2017Indianapolis, Indiana
- State of IndianaExecutive Director, Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship2013 β 2016Indianapolis, Indiana Area
- Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)State Director2011 β 2016
- Indiana Economic Development CorporationISBDC State Director2011 β 2016Indianapolis, Indiana Area
- Child Life Products, LLCCo-Founder2008 β 2012Indianapolis, Indiana
- AfterClassJobs.comCo-Founder and CEO2005 β 2007Indianapolis, Indiana
Skills & more
Public Speaking1Angel Investing1PitchingRamblingInterviewingVenture CapitalStrategyInnovation ManagementEcosystem DevelopmentExecutive LeadershipEconomic Development37Community Development10
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Non-profitsEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningStrategic PlanningCommunity OutreachManagement ConsultingProgram DevelopmentFrom Jacob's professional profile.
Deals Β· 1
TMapBoard seat
via Elevate Ventures Β· filed Oct 2023 Β· $9.6M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Elevate Ventures
Andie Hines-Lagemann
Director of Engagement and EQ Practitioner at Elevate Ventures
Asa Kelly
Vice President of Investment Operations & Portfolio Analytics at Elevate Ventures
Ben Weber
Senior Accountant at Elevate Ventures
Brighid King
Platform Operations Manager at Elevate Ventures
Chris Huxhold
CFO at Elevate Ventures
Cy Megnin
Vice President at Elevate Ventures
Drew Hannel
Analyst at Elevate Ventures
Eli Anderson
Analyst at Elevate Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jacob Schpok?
- Jacob Schpok is Partner and Head of Platform at Elevate Ventures and a member of the Investment Committee, overseeing teams that source and sponsor investment opportunities and support portfolio company exits. He previously co-founded SaaS and logistics startups, held a senior role at an Indianapolis telecommunications startup, and served in Indiana state government roles focused on small business and entrepreneurship.
- Where does Jacob Schpok work?
- Jacob Schpok is Partner and Head of Platform at Elevate Ventures.
- What boards does Jacob Schpok sit on?
- Jacob Schpok holds tracked board seats at TMap.
- Where did Jacob Schpok go to school?
- Jacob Schpok studied at Ball State University - Miller College of Business (Bachelor Degree, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management); Clay High School.
Same school
Also attended Ball State University - Miller College of Business1
Shared employers
Also worked at Elevate Ventures23
Toph DayCEO at Elevate VenturesMatt TynerManaging Partner at Elevate VenturesMyles GrotePartner at Elevate VenturesLogan WhiteAnalyst at Elevate VenturesNicholas KuhnVice President at Elevate VenturesCy MegninVice President at Elevate Ventures
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