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Jason Jacobsohn

Investor

Managing Director, Midwest at Founder Institute · Founder at Propellant Ventures

Greater Chicago Area

Writes $25K – $250K checks · typically $50K

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About

Jason Jacobsohn is the founder of Propellant Ventures. He was previously a Principal at Alumni Ventures Group, where he served on the management team for Bascom Ventures and led due diligence across multiple investments. Over 20+ years he has worked to connect entrepreneurs with investors, advisors, and strategic partners, and he teaches entrepreneurship as an adjunct faculty member at DePaul University.

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Experience

  1. Propellant VenturesFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2020 — presentChicago
  2. Reliable Venture PartnersFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2008 — presentChicago
  3. Founder InstituteManaging Director, Midwestcurrent2011 — presentChicago
  4. DePaul UniversityAdjunct Faculty, Driehaus College of Businesscurrent2016 — presentChicago
  5. Bascom VenturesPrincipal2017 — 2018Chicago
  6. City Colleges of ChicagoBusiness Advisor, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative2011 — 2017Chicago
  7. Greater Chicago Networking ExtravaganzaCo-Producer2005 — 2015Chicago
  8. Chicagoland Entrepreneurial CenterDirector of Client Services2005 — 2007Chicago
  9. National Association of RealtorsSenior Business Analyst2001 — 2004Chicago
  10. VCapitalAssociate2000 — 2001Chicago
  11. Equity Office Properties TrustFinancial Analyst1999 — 2000Chicago
  12. Realogic Analytics, LLCSenior Consultant1997 — 1999Chicago

Skills & more

Building Relationships99Public Speaking51Strategic Planning99Business Networking47Strategy99Mentoring19Leadership99Management95Community Building41Resource Development13Business Advisory26Event Planning51
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jason Jacobsohn?
Jason Jacobsohn is the founder of Propellant Ventures. He was previously a Principal at Alumni Ventures Group, where he served on the management team for Bascom Ventures and led due diligence across multiple investments. Over 20+ years he has worked to connect entrepreneurs with investors, advisors, and strategic partners, and he teaches entrepreneurship as an adjunct faculty member at DePaul University.
Where does Jason Jacobsohn work?
Jason Jacobsohn is Managing Director, Midwest at Founder Institute.
What check size does Jason Jacobsohn write?
Jason Jacobsohn typically writes checks of $25K – $250K.
Where did Jason Jacobsohn go to school?
Jason Jacobsohn studied at DePaul University (MBA, Management); University of Wisconsin-Madison (BBA, Finance and Real Estate).

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