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Matt Okoneski

Investor

Director, Venture Investments at Michigan Rise

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

About

Matt Okoneski brings rare life‑science industry experience to a Midwest pre‑seed generalist, improving medtech and life‑science diligence through visibility into Michigan university commercialization and independent startups while mentoring regionally.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechConsumerDeep TechHardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Experience

  1. MSU Research FoundationDirector, Venture Investments at Michigan Rise and Red Cedar Venturescurrent2024 — presentEast Lansing, Michigan, United States
  2. Red Cedar VenturesSenior Venture Associate2021 — 2024East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  3. Michigan RiseSenior Venture Associate2021 — 2024East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  4. University of MichiganAnalyst - Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund2019 — 2021Ann Arbor, MI
  5. University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan Coulter Program Project Manager/Market Analyst2017 — 2021Ann Arbor, MI
  6. MedtronicAssociate Compliance and Audit Specialist2015 — 2017
  7. Neuroscience, Inc.Marketing/Medical Education Specialist2014 — 2015Osceola, WI
  8. University of MichiganGraduate Student Research Assistant2011 — 2013Ann Arbor, MI
  9. Boston ScientificResearch Intern2010Arden Hills, MN

Skills & more

HPLC9NMR6LC-MS3Biochemistry15PCR4Microbiology2Clinical Education1Medicinal Chemistry2Chemistry3Molecular Biology6Cell Culture3Spectroscopy2
+12 moreNatural Products ChemistryScienceResearchUV/VisMolecular CloningStatisticsData AnalysisLaboratorySQLRDataMedical Terminology

Languages English · Spanish

  • Rescue SCUBA Diver — PADI

From Matt's professional profile.

Colleagues at Michigan Rise

Abdel Diab
Data Analyst at Michigan Rise
Calvin VanderWal
Venture Associate at Michigan Rise
Jeff Wesley
Executive Director 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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Okoneski?
Matt Okoneski brings rare life‑science industry experience to a Midwest pre‑seed generalist, improving medtech and life‑science diligence through visibility into Michigan university commercialization and independent startups while mentoring regionally.
Where does Matt Okoneski work?
Matt Okoneski is Director, Venture Investments at Michigan Rise.
What does Matt Okoneski invest in?
Matt Okoneski invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
Where did Matt Okoneski go to school?
Matt Okoneski studied at University of Michigan (MS, Medicinal Chemistry); University of North Carolina Wilmington (Bachelor of Science (BS), Marine Biology (Departmental Honors)); University of North Carolina Wilmington (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry (Departmental Honors)).

Same school

Also attended University of Michigan516

Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaHannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital

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Also attended University of North Carolina Wilmington16

Dianna D'AmorePrincipal - Investor Relations at Marlin Equity PartnersJenn SummeGeneral Partner at Primordial VenturesSteve LapinController at Alpha EdisonMike PrivetteVenture Partner, Cybersecurity at Bright Pixel CapitalJamie RiggsCo-Founder and General Partner at DrivenAngela StanleyPartner at Akkadian Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at MSU Research Foundation3

Jeff WesleyExecutive Director at Michigan RisePete MartinDirector, Portfolio Management at Michigan RiseKathryn StewartManaging Director, Cranbrook Capital at University System of Maryland Momentum Fund

Also worked at Red Cedar Ventures5

Prem BodagalaDirector at ID VenturesCalvin VanderWalVenture Associate at Michigan RisePete MartinDirector, Portfolio Management at Michigan RiseAbdel DiabData Analyst at Michigan RiseChristian McKenzieDirector at Lofty Ventures

Also worked at University of Michigan116

Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaLogan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechSara Risch, PhDAdvisor at CincyTechPeter GiordanoFormer Global Director GTM Strategy at Scale Venture PartnersPaul BrownManaging Director at eLab VenturesDoug NealManaging Director at eLab Ventures

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Also worked at Medtronic73

Paul SlosarInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalJay W. SchmelterCo-founder of RiverVest Venture Partners, funding and founding life science companiesAshley ArchibequeExecutive Assistant at Two Bear CapitalDavid RodriguezInvestor at Draft Ventures LlcEvan PritchardSenior Managing Director & Co-Founder at JStar Capital InvestmentsAzin ParhizgarManaging Director, US at 415 Capital

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