Founder Profile: Meet The Man Bringing Silicon Valley to the Midwest
How many times have we heard about the lack of diversity in VC investors? Or that the majority of ideas funded come from Silicon Valley, Boston or New York? Or that there is an overall lack of all American representation when it comes to the world of innovation? If your
Apr 10, 2018
About: Chris Lustrino
A Boston College Eagle for life, on a mission to democratize startup investing for all people at KingsCrowd, with a passion for Fintech, investing, social impact, doing well and doing good, and an avid runner, cyclist and writer.
Recent Founder Interviews
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Targeting Rapid Mutation: A Conversation with InvVax CEO Arthur Young
Discover how InvVax, led by CEO Arthur Young, is pioneering innovative vaccines targeting rapidly mutating viruses and cancers through advanced genetic mapping and CRISPR technology.
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What Investors Want to Know: How Jupiter Is Turning Social Recipes Into Grocery Sales
Jupiter CEO Chad Munroe is reimagining grocery shopping by connecting recipe videos to real-world grocery purchases — and giving food brands trackable ROI on influencer campaigns. Learn how Jupiter plans to scale automation, partnerships, and market share in 2025.
Founder Interview
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What Investors Want to Know: How Namecoach Turned a Mispronounced Name into $4M in ARR
Namecoach CEO Praveen Shanbhag turned a personal pain point into a SaaS business now generating $4M+ in ARR. Learn how his team is scaling across education, enterprise, and AI-powered voice tech — and why Namecoach is building a brand-new market.
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