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Jeffrey Eschbach

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Principal at Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV) · Founder at Page Vault

Chicago

Writes $10K – $100K checks · typically $50K

FoundedPage Vault

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Diane SmithunlockedJeffrey: together at Intel Japan (2001–2002)
Jeffrey: together at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
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×2Jeffrey: together at Impact Engine

About

Entrepreneur and tech innovator with over 20 years of experience in creating products and businesses. Founded and sold Page Vault Inc., and previously led R&D initiatives at Intel Japan and Motorola Research Labs. Clinical Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Kellogg School of Management with expertise in startup fundamentals and early-stage investing.

Founder at Page Vault

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Experience

  1. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementClinical Assistant Professor, Strategy & Entrepreneurship / New Venture Discoverycurrent2017 — presentChicago, IL
  2. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementKellogg Entrepreneurship Program: Outreach Lead - Executive/EMBA and E&W Programscurrent2018 — presentEvanston, IL
  3. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementVCIC - Venture Capital Investment Competition, Faculty Advisor/Mentorcurrent2019 — present
  4. Chicago Early Growth VenturesFounding Partner & Principal / Angel Investorcurrent2018 — presentChicago, IL
  5. Page Vault Inc.Founder and Former CEO - Successful Exit, 2022, Current Advisorcurrent2012 — presentChicago, IL (566 W. Adams St.)
  6. Public SpeakerCORPORATE PRESENTATIONS: Startup Lessons for the Corporate Worldcurrent2016 — present
  7. Public SpeakerSTARTUP PRESENTATIONS / PANELIST: fundraising, strategy, lessons learned, early ops, team formationcurrent2016 — present
  8. WorkboxManaging General Partner, Workbox Venturescurrent2025 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  9. WorkboxDesignated Portfolio Company Advisorcurrent2019 — presentChicago, IL
  10. The Economic Club of ChicagoMember, Economic Club of Chicagocurrent2024 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  11. Illinois Tech Stuart School of BusinessIllinois Tech, Stuart School of Business: Board of Advisorscurrent2022 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  12. iAsk.AiAdvisorcurrent2023 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  13. UptimeAI Inc.Advisorcurrent2019 — presentGreater Delhi Area
  14. Gearflow.comAdvisorcurrent2018 — presentChicago, IL
  15. HaloAdvisorcurrent2020 — present
  16. CloudNuro.AIAdvisorcurrent2022 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  17. The Chicago Leadership AllianceMembercurrent2016 — presentChicago
  18. reBLEND_Advisorcurrent2019 — presentDenver, Colorado
  19. Keepsake TalesAdvisorcurrent2019 — presentCharlotte Metro
  20. Nine Times BakeryAdvisorcurrent2020 — present
  21. Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Master of Science in Law ProgramAdvisor, Innovation Labcurrent2016 — presentChicago, IL
  22. Impact EngineDesignated Mentorcurrent2012 — present
  23. Omnetrium Inc.Advisor2017 — 2022Chicago, IL
  24. Purdue Research Foundation, FoundryXDesignated Mentor2015 — 2020
  25. Verily MagazineChief Advisor2011 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  26. Motorola SolutionsSenior R&D Solutions Manager/Architect, Motorola Government and Public Safety2009 — 2012
  27. MotorolaSenior R&D Solutions Manager, WiMAX Systems Architecture2007 — 2009
  28. MotorolaLead R&D Solutions Manager/Architect, WiMAX Systems Architecture (Canvas Product Team)2006 — 2007
  29. MotorolaNew Product Manager/Strategist, Motorola BLDP (Business Leadership Development Program)2004 — 2005
  30. MotorolaTechnical Research Lead, Motorola Labs Corporate Research2003
  31. Intel JapanNetwork Products, Tech Marketing & SW Development2002Tsukuba, Japan
  32. Intel JapanTechnical Marketing & Mobile Chipset Designer2001

Skills & more

Strategy71Entrepreneurship64Product Management32Lean Startup21Business Strategy28Mobile Devices21Wireless18Technological Innovation11Competitive Analysis12System Architecture6Management10Business Development11
+7 moreLeadershipProduct DevelopmentGo-to-market StrategyStart-upsTeachingProfessional MentoringCross-functional Team Leadership

Languages Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeffrey Eschbach?
Entrepreneur and tech innovator with over 20 years of experience in creating products and businesses. Founded and sold Page Vault Inc., and previously led R&D initiatives at Intel Japan and Motorola Research Labs. Clinical Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Kellogg School of Management with expertise in startup fundamentals and early-stage investing.
Where does Jeffrey Eschbach work?
Jeffrey Eschbach is Founder of Page Vault and Principal at Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV).
What check size does Jeffrey Eschbach write?
Jeffrey Eschbach typically writes checks of $10K – $100K.
What companies did Jeffrey Eschbach found?
Jeffrey Eschbach founded Page Vault.
Where did Jeffrey Eschbach go to school?
Jeffrey Eschbach studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduated with Distinction (top 10% of class)); Purdue University (Masters EE, Electrical Engineering); Purdue University (BSCEE, Bachelors Science Computer and Electrical Engineering).

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