JM

Jack McMackin

Guild Member at Platform Venture Studio

South Bend, Indiana

Overview

Work Experience

  • Founder and General Partner

    2020 - Current

    A venture capital firm focused on supporting companies with compelling missions contributing to thriving local communities. We provide mission-oriented capital and needle-moving introductions to our portfolio companies in exchange for a commitment to stakeholder-aligned growth. Typical Investment Criteria: - Established, mission-aligned lead investor - Core product or services addressing a MIN theme (makes a contribution to thriving local communities) - Company commitment to mission and stakeholder-responsive governance - Scalable software "near-the-core" (often "under the hood") - First investment before Series B - Industries: Health & Wellness, Jobs & Education, Financial Services, Proptech, Sustainability, CollaborationTech - U.S. based

  • Vice President

    2019 - 2020

    Apprenticeship with Tim Connors

  • Vice President

    2013 - 2019

    Provides an array of advisory and family office services to individuals, families, and tax-exempt entities

  • Principal

    2009 - 2013

    Company and initiative created to educate and inform young professionals in the areas of investing, financial decision making, and personal development through an interactive, model portfolio building website, as well as through articles and speaking engagements

  • Investment Banking Analyst

    2008 - 2009

    Analyzed and executed financial transactions for public and private companies, as well as private equity sponsors; conducted company valuations and other data-driven research via MS Excel models

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