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Jason Jacobsohn

Investor

Founder at Propellant Ventures

Greater Chicago Area

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

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.

Experience

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

Education

  1. DePaul UniversityMBA, Management2000 β€” 2002
  2. University of Wisconsin-MadisonBBA, Finance and Real Estate1992 β€” 1996

Skills & more

Building Relationships99Public Speaking51Strategic Planning99Business Networking47Strategy99Mentoring19Leadership99Management95Community Building41Resource Development13Business Advisory26Event Planning51
+12 moreCapital FormationBusiness DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipBusiness AdvisingNew Business DevelopmentStart-upsBusiness PlanningMarketingCoachingSocial MediaCRMMarketing Strategy

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Jason Jacobsohn work?
Jason Jacobsohn is Founder at Propellant Ventures.
What check size does Jason Jacobsohn write?
Jason Jacobsohn typically writes checks of $25K – $250K.

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