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Martin Babinec
InvestorCo-Founder, UpVentures Holdings at UpVentures Capital · Board director at Trinet
Utica, New York
Writes $50K – $500K checks · typically $150K
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About
Martin Babinec is founder and managing partner of UpVentures Holdings. He previously founded TriNet Group, Inc., which listed on the NYSE under the ticker TNET, serving as CEO from 1988 to 2008 and remaining on the board until his retirement in 2022. His work spans social impact initiatives, startup ecosystems, technology investing, community development, and democratic reform.
Board director at Trinet
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Experience
- UpVentures HoldingsFounder / Managing Partnercurrent2021 — presentLittle Falls, New York, United States
- UpVentures CapitalFounder / Managing Partnercurrent2013 — presentLittle Falls, New York, United States
- Endeavor Northeast USBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
- Unite NYFounder / Directorcurrent2021 — present
- Rock City CentreFounder/Ownercurrent2021 — presentLittle Falls, New York, United States
- More Good JobsAuthor/Community Foundercurrent2020 — present
- Upstate Venture ConnectFounder/Directorcurrent2010 — present
- Entrepreneurs Across BordersFounder / Chairmancurrent2018 — presentUtica-Rome Area
- TriNetBoard Member2010 — 2022
- TriNetChairman2008 — 2010
- TriNetFounder & CEO1988 — 2008San Leandro, California, United States
- Upstate Jobs PartyFounder2016 — 2021
- StartFast Venture AcceleratorCo-Founder and Chairman2012 — 2021
- IntroNetFounder & Chairman2013 — 2018Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
- Babinec For CongressIndependent Candidate U.S. Congress NY 22nd District2016Little Falls, New York, United States
Skills & more
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Mergers & AcquisitionsHuman ResourcesBusiness StrategyMarketingProgram ManagementOutsourcingPrivate EquityStrategic PartnershipsProduct ManagementEnterprise SoftwareSoftware as a Service (SaaS)NonprofitsFrom Martin's professional profile.
Colleagues at UpVentures Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Martin Babinec?
- Martin Babinec is founder and managing partner of UpVentures Holdings. He previously founded TriNet Group, Inc., which listed on the NYSE under the ticker TNET, serving as CEO from 1988 to 2008 and remaining on the board until his retirement in 2022. His work spans social impact initiatives, startup ecosystems, technology investing, community development, and democratic reform.
- Where does Martin Babinec work?
- Martin Babinec is Co-Founder, UpVentures Holdings at UpVentures Capital and Board director at Trinet.
- What check size does Martin Babinec write?
- Martin Babinec typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
- Where did Martin Babinec go to school?
- Martin Babinec studied at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration); Little Falls High School.
Founder mafias
UpVentures Capital mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania7
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