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.
Jacob Schpok @schpok
Sure, itβs clickbait, but I love how the happiest AI-generated people in this post are Hoosiers. https://t.co/4WxZL3c5x1
Jun 24, 2023 Β· β₯ 1 Β· β 1
Jacob Schpok @schpok
Iβm proud to work with @CyMegnin at @ElevateIN. Not only does he coach startups all day but he also makes supporting his community a priority. Please consider donating if you love Bloomington and Monroe County! https://t.co/4iUDDgxBPK # via @mightycause
Sep 19, 2022 Β· β₯ 2 Β· β 1
Jacob Schpok @schpok
Wow. So good! Thanks for sharing, @LutzDora The Access Code (Ant Blair | TEDxBloomingWton) https://t.co/Wo9H4iXD8a via @TEDTalks
Jun 13, 2022 Β· β 1
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
Education
- Ball State University - Miller College of BusinessBachelor Degree, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management2001 β 2005
- Clay High School1997 β 2001
Skills & more
+8 more
Non-profitsEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningStrategic PlanningCommunity OutreachManagement ConsultingProgram DevelopmentFrom Jacob's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Ball State University - Miller College of Business1
Shared employers
Also worked at Elevate Ventures24
+ 18 more
Also worked at Sharpen1
Also worked at Indiana Economic Development Corporation2
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.
