Shane Erickson
InvestorFounder & Managing Partner at Traction Capital Β· Board director at Repetix
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
About
Founder and Managing Partner of Traction Capital, focused on helping Minnesota entrepreneurs grow through exit. Previously co-founder and CEO of IMC for nearly 30 years, and an experienced venture investor (Mentormate, Ultralox). Co-developer of the Traction Capital Proven Process and leads Minnesota's EO Accelerator.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Board director at Repetix
Intro paths
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In turn, Shane can intro founders to Repetix's investors below.
Repetix's investors Β· 1
Experience
- Traction CapitalFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2010 β presentMinneapolis-St. Paul
- Modern FoundationBoard of Directors & Investorcurrent2009 β presentGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- AutoMotion Dealer AppBoard of Directors & Investorcurrent2008 β presentGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Entrepreneurs' Organization - MinnesotaMember & EOA Accelerator Chaircurrent1998 β presentGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Innovative Marketing ConsultantsFounder and Ownercurrent1991 β presentMinneapolis-St. Paul
- UltraLoxBoard of Directors & Investor2015 β 2017Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- MentorMateBoard of Directors & Investor2008 β 2014Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Reside now Magnet 360Board of Directors & Consultant2010 β 2012Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- LaFayette & Fairchild, Ltd.Accountant1996 β 1998
Skills & more
Leadership32Strategy21Strategic Planning12Management14Private Equity15Business Growth3Entrepreneurship37Accounting10Business Development57Marketing11Mergers & Acquisitions13Business Planning21
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Financial ModelingMergersSalesSales ManagementDigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingSmall BusinessAdvertisingIntegrated MarketingAccount ManagementMarketing StrategyStart-upsFrom Shane's professional profile.
Deals Β· 1
RepetixBoard seat
via Traction Capital Β· filed Jan 2022 Β· $1000K raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Traction Capital
Brian Cox
Integrator / Partner at Traction Capital
Chris Carey
Vice President of Acquisitions/Entrepreneur in Residence at Traction Capital
Cooper Eral
Analyst at Traction Capital
Dan Mallin
Strategic Growth Partner at Traction Capital
Ellie Pigott
Analyst at Traction Capital
Jo Ann Buckholz
VP of Finance & Operations at Traction Capital
John Klick
EOS Implementer at Traction Capital
Justina Palmer
Analyst at Traction Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shane Erickson?
- Founder and Managing Partner of Traction Capital, focused on helping Minnesota entrepreneurs grow through exit. Previously co-founder and CEO of IMC for nearly 30 years, and an experienced venture investor (Mentormate, Ultralox). Co-developer of the Traction Capital Proven Process and leads Minnesota's EO Accelerator.
- Where does Shane Erickson work?
- Shane Erickson is Founder & Managing Partner at Traction Capital and Board director at Repetix.
- What boards does Shane Erickson sit on?
- Shane Erickson holds tracked board seats at Repetix.
- Where did Shane Erickson go to school?
- Shane Erickson studied at St. Cloud State University β College of Business, Engineering, and Technology (BS, Accounting); Wayzata (yes, High School).














