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Steven Miller

Founding Partner at Origin Ventures

Chicago, Illinois

Overview 

Steven Miller is a Founding Partner at Origin Ventures in Chicago, Illinois, where he has invested in successful companies like Rivet and Grubhub. With a Master's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and a B.S. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, he has also held key leadership roles at organizations like the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago and Victory Gardens Theater.

Work Experience 

  • Founding Partner

    1998 - Current

Origin Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in software and marketing businesses enabling the Digital Native economy.

  • Board Member, Campaign Chair, Committee Chair

    2008

  • Board Member

    2008

Stage 773 is a vibrant anchor of the Belmont Theatre District and home to Chicago’s finest off-Loop talent.

  • Vice Chairman of the Board

    2014 - 2024

Better Government Association, an independent, non-partisan government watchdog that works for government integrity, transparency, and more.

Raised $10,000,000.00 from Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

  • Executive Advisor

    2018 - 2023

Metropolitan Planning Council is a non-profit organization that helps in developing and implementing solutions for rapid regional growth.

  • Board Member

    2015 - 2022

    Impact Engine is a venture capital and private equity investment firm focused on growing companies that generate positive outcomes in education, health, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability.

Impact Engine is a venture capital and private equity firm that invests financial and human capital in early-stage companies.

Raised $3,200,000.00 from Standing Oaks Venture Partners.

  • President, Board of Directors

    2012 - 2020

Victory Gardens Theater is dedicated to contemporary American playwrights and their work.

  • Chairman, Dean's Business Council

    2017 - 2019

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2019

  • Board Member

    2007 - 2018

OneGoal offers that solution at a low cost and makes graduation a reality for all students.

Raised $5,000,000.00 from Salesforce Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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