Where does Rich Lunak work?

Rich Lunak is President at Innovation Works.

What check size does Rich Lunak write?

Rich Lunak typically writes checks of $100K – $150K.

Where did Rich Lunak go to school?

Rich Lunak studied at Carnegie Mellon University (BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering); University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business (MBA, Marketing).

Rich Lunak

Investor

President at Innovation Works

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Writes $100K – $150K checks · typically $125K

About

Rich Lunak is founder and managing director of Riverfront Ventures and serves on the board of directors of the National Association of Corporate Directors. He previously led a three-person healthcare startup through acquisition by a Fortune 20 company for $65 million and served as Group President of McKesson Automation, overseeing five technology companies with combined revenues near $300 million and approximately 1,800 employees.

Experience

NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)Member Board of Directorscurrent2021 — presentPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
American Textile CompanyMember of the Boardcurrent2017 — presentDuquesne, PA
KaartaMember Board of Directors2020 — 2026Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Micro Merchant Systems, IncBoard Member2022 — 2026Syosset, New York, United States
Pittsburgh Technology CouncilMember Board of Directors2001 — 2026Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Trellis RxMember of the Board2017 — 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Riverfront VenturesFounder & Managing Director2013 — 2022Greater Pittsburgh Region
Innovation WorksPresident and CEO2005 — 2022Greater Pittsburgh Region
Pittsburgh Venture Capital AssociationMember Board of Directors2006 — 2022Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
OthotBoard Member2018 — 2021Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
CoverMyMedsMember of the Board2015 — 2017Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
AesyntMember of the Board2014 — 2016Greater Pittsburgh Region
SoftWriters, Inc.Member Board of Directors2014 — 2015Greater Pittsburgh Region
McKessonGroup President1996 — 2004
Automated HealthcareEntrepreneur1990 — 1996
Cray ResearchAccount Manager1989 — 1990
Westinghouse Electric CompanyDevelopment Engineer1987 — 1989

Skills & more

Board LevelBoard AdministrationCloud ComputingStart-ups99Entrepreneurship99Strategic Planning90Mergers19Data Mining10Business Strategy60Private Equity9Venture Capital54Mergers & Acquisitions51

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Business DevelopmentProgram ManagementStrategyCorporate FinanceBusiness PlanningCorporate DevelopmentManagementInvestmentsLeadershipNegotiationEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare

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Colleagues at Innovation Works

Aaron Tainter

Director of Accelerator Programs at Innovation Works

Andrew Katon

Electromechanical Engineer at Innovation Works

Bob Starzynski

Chief Business Development Officer and Treasurer at Innovation Works

Brian Dougherty

Electrical Prototyping Engineer at Innovation Works

Candice Lutz

Accountant at Innovation Works

Carl Daley

Board Member at Innovation Works

Cindy Franc

Program Assistant – Startable, Communications and Human Resources at Innovation Works

David K. Roger

Board Member at Innovation Works

Network1

Aaron Tainter

Director of Accelerator Programs at Innovation Works

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rich Lunak?: Rich Lunak is founder and managing director of Riverfront Ventures and serves on the board of directors of the National Association of Corporate Directors. He previously led a three-person healthcare startup through acquisition by a Fortune 20 company for $65 million and served as Group President of McKesson Automation, overseeing five technology companies with combined revenues near $300 million and approximately 1,800 employees.
Where does Rich Lunak work?: Rich Lunak is President at Innovation Works.
What check size does Rich Lunak write?: Rich Lunak typically writes checks of $100K – $150K.
Where did Rich Lunak go to school?: Rich Lunak studied at Carnegie Mellon University (BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering); University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business (MBA, Marketing).

Same school

Also attended Carnegie Mellon University410

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Also attended University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business12

Jessica LynchGeneral Partner at FoundersEdge David BugajskiSenior Research Analyst at BTECH CONSORTIUM Andrew RabinGeneral Partner at 412 Venture Fund Rahul NihalaniDirector at IndigoEdge Julie WnekExecutive Council at Chartwell Investments Entrepreneur & Founder Capital Lauren DeDomenicPartner Engagement Manager at Innovation Works

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Shared employers

Also worked at Trellis Rx1

Adrienne KirbyDigital Health Advisor at Excelerate Health Ventures

Also worked at Innovation Works33

Ven RajuPresident & CEO at Ben Franklin Technology Partners Sophie BurkholderInvestment Associate at Innovation Works Jeanne IasellaManaging Director of Life Sciences at Innovation Works Ilana DiamondManaging Partner at 412 Venture Fund Jane K. JosephDirector of Communications and Community Development at Innovation Works Gretchen WeaverInvestor at Innovation Works

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Also worked at CoverMyMeds2

Julia DeweyChief Partnerships Officer at Rev1 Ventures Connor NevelleInvestor at Blueprint Equity

Also worked at McKesson27

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