Jeff Wesley
InvestorExecutive Director at Michigan Rise · Board director at Patensee · Board director at Enspired Solutions · Board director at Iaso Therapeutics
Greater Lansing
About
Jeff Wesley runs an integrated venture platform spanning idea creation through non‑dilutive capital, overseeing four programs, 200+ startups, and Michigan-focused evergreen and Henry Ford–partnered healthcare funds using purchase order financing.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechConsumerDeep TechHardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Board director at Patensee
Intro paths
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Patensee's investors · 1
Board director at Enspired Solutions
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Enspired Solutions's investors · 2
Co-founders at Enspired Solutions
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Denise KayExecutive Officer, Director
Board director at Iaso Therapeutics
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Experience
- MSU Research FoundationExecutive Director, Venturescurrent2018 — present
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®Chief Executive Officer2015 — 2017Lansing MI
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®Chief Financial Officer2008 — 2015
- Patterson DentalNational Director - Sales2005 — 2008
- Accu Bite Dental SupplyPresident2002 — 2005
- Accu Bite Dental SupplyChief Financial Officer1991 — 2002
- DeloitteAudit Manager1984 — 1991
Skills & more
Franchising28Budgets82Strategic Planning99Small Business62Team Building60Accounting47Operations Management99Financial Reporting24Financial Analysis45Business Development5Business Analysis2Account Management7
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AnalysisAccounts PayableBusiness PlanningBusiness Process ImprovementContract NegotiationCreative Problem SolvingCustomer ServiceBusiness StrategyLeadershipManagementMentoringPublic SpeakingFrom Jeff's professional profile.
Colleagues at Michigan Rise
Abdel Diab
Data Analyst at Michigan Rise
Calvin VanderWal
Venture Associate at Michigan Rise
John Tran
Venture Associate at Michigan Rise
Karis D'Alessandro
Venture Associate at Michigan Rise
Moody Mattan
Venture Associate at Michigan Rise
Nichole Maguire
Venture Coordinator at Michigan Rise
Pete Martin
Director, Portfolio Management at Michigan Rise
Tommy Skinner
Director, Venture Investments at Michigan Rise
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jeff Wesley?
- Jeff Wesley runs an integrated venture platform spanning idea creation through non‑dilutive capital, overseeing four programs, 200+ startups, and Michigan-focused evergreen and Henry Ford–partnered healthcare funds using purchase order financing.
- Where does Jeff Wesley work?
- Jeff Wesley is Executive Director at Michigan Rise and Board director at Patensee and Board director at Enspired Solutions and Board director at Iaso Therapeutics.
- What does Jeff Wesley invest in?
- Jeff Wesley invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- Where did Jeff Wesley go to school?
- Jeff Wesley studied at Central Michigan University (BS in BA Cum Laude, Accounting); Chesaning High School.
Same school
Also attended Central Michigan University26
Doug NealManaging Director at eLab VenturesSathya ShanthakumarDirector of Investor Relations at 7wire VenturesChris CarlinChief Operations Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Mission BiocapitalNathan OwenGeneral Partner at Grand VenturesMike BoeraMajor General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALGreg HodgsonFormer Senior Director at the Boeing Company at NEW VISTA CAPITAL
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Shared employers
Also worked at MSU Research Foundation3
Also worked at Patterson Dental1
Also worked at Deloitte1,858
Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewBrian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesRaychel BailonVP of Finance at Felicis Ventures
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