Jeff Amerine
InvestorCo-Founder & General Partner at Cadron Capital Partners
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
About
Jeff Amerine is founder and managing director of Startup Junkie Consulting, where he applies over 40 years of technology and business leadership experience spanning Fortune 500 companies and early-stage ventures. He co-leads Innovation Junkie, teaches entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas, and co-manages the Cadron Capital Partners venture fund.
Experience
- Startup Junkie ConsultingFounder & Managing Directorcurrent2008 — presentFayetteville, Arkansas Area
- Innovation JunkieManaging Directorcurrent2020 — presentFayetteville, Arkansas, United States
- Cadron Capital PartnersGeneral Partnercurrent2019 — presentGreater Fayetteville, AR Area
- Tonic Regional FundsManagercurrent2014 — present
- University of ArkansasAdjunct Faculty, Entrepreneurship2009 — 2024
- University of ArkansasDirector, Technology Ventures2012 — 2014Fayetteville, Arkansas Area
- University of ArkansasTechnology Licensing Officer2008 — 2012
- Innovate ArkansasAdvisor2008 — 2017
- Gravity Ventures Arkansas LLCManager - Investor2010 — 2014
- Imarda USA, IncVP, North America2007 — 2008
- KonaWare, IncVP, Transportation & Logistics2004 — 2007
- FedEx FreightManaging Director - IT2002 — 2004
- American FreightwaysVice President, Communications Systems2001 — 2002
- Westinghouse Electric CompanySystem Engineer & Program Manager1990 — 1995
- US Air ForceICBM Missile Launch Officer & Air Force Project Manager1984 — 1990
Education
- University of ArkansasMaster of Science, Operations Management2008 — 2009
- United States Naval AcademyBachelor of Science, Engineering1980 — 1984
Skills & more
Mentoring22Strategy99Leadership99Strategic Planning99Team Leadership8Management79Analysis5Business Development99Entrepreneurship99Strategic Partnerships77New Business Development48Start-ups99
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IT ManagementWirelessVenture CapitalLeadership DevelopmentSupply ChainContract NegotiationOrganizational DevelopmentConsultingP&L ManagementProduct ManagementNetworkingProgram ManagementFrom Jeff's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Arkansas27
Allison BeckHead of Events & Foundation at GreycroftKateInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalSpencer FoustManaging Director at Sozo VenturesAaron PiercePartner at Perot JainAdam CoffmanGrowth Investor at Five Elms CapitalAdam BriceTrader at Hivemind Capital Partners
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Also attended United States Naval Academy59
Chad L. SummeBoard Member at CincyTechTony WellsVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalMike SteadmanFounder, Coach, USNA '10 — writing, coaching, and designing categories for underdog military veteran founders and CEOsJohn DillonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersJustin FreehVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsDavid WhittakerVenture Partner at Elm Street Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Cadron Capital Partners5
Also worked at Gravity Ventures Arkansas LLC4
Also worked at Westinghouse Electric Company9
Ron BloomGeneral Partner at Commonweal VenturesMaria NikopoulosAssociate at Wollef VenturesBrett RampalInvestor at VeritenMatt VerlinichSenior Program Manager, Manufacturing Program at Innovation WorksAdam SkanInvestment Manager @ Impact Ventures (Managing the Climate Solutions Accelerator Fund) at EnergyLabBrahim GhrissiScout at Chevron Technology Ventures
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Also worked at US Air Force81
Dave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Ross Perot Jr.Chairman of The Perot Group at Perot JainJohn MayfieldPartner at Peak VenturesNathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesTidal McCoyChairman at IronGate Capital AdvisorsSteve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital Advisors
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