Shane Erickson
InvestorFounder & Managing Partner at Traction Capital · Board director at Repetix · Board director at Saltbox Mgmt
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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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.
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Board director at Repetix
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Board director at Saltbox Mgmt
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Experience
- Traction CapitalFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2010 — presentMinneapolis-St. Paul
- Modern FoundationBoard of Directors & Investorcurrent2009 — presentGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- AutoMotion Dealer AppBoard of Directors & Investorcurrent2008 — presentGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Entrepreneurs' Organization - MinnesotaMember & EOA Accelerator Chaircurrent1998 — presentGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Innovative Marketing ConsultantsFounder and Ownercurrent1991 — presentMinneapolis-St. Paul
- UltraLoxBoard of Directors & Investor2015 — 2017Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- MentorMateBoard of Directors & Investor2008 — 2014Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Reside now Magnet 360Board of Directors & Consultant2010 — 2012Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- LaFayette & Fairchild, Ltd.Accountant1996 — 1998
Skills & more
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Financial ModelingMergersSalesSales ManagementDigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingSmall BusinessAdvertisingIntegrated MarketingAccount ManagementMarketing StrategyStart-upsFrom Shane's professional profile.
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RepetixBoard seat
via Traction Capital · filed Jan 2022 · $1000K raise
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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 and Board director at Saltbox Mgmt.
- 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 – College of Business, Engineering, and Technology (BS, Accounting); Wayzata (yes, High School).

















