VEGPRENEUR Mentor: Mike Lightman of Hate Your Deck
Bio:
Mike is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, mentor, advisor, and eco-system builder. Mike previously served as the Managing Partner of Big Idea Ventures, which is a $50M fund focused on alternative protein foods. He spent a few years with the World Banks’s infoDev program, designing and rolling out startup programs around the world. He also ran the Urban Future Lab, a New York City based cleantech incubator. Mike’s programs and direct support have helped hundreds of startups raise hundreds of millions of dollars and hire hundreds of employees. Mike started his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, where he focused on small business development. He earned an MBA from the University of Rochester and a Bachelors of Business Administration from James Madison University.
Company:
Hate Your Deck
Location:
Buffalo, New York, USA
Industries:
All
Available for:
- 1:1 calls
- Q&A Session
- Panel Discussion
What can you help with:
- Fundraising
- Sales
- Strategy
What is your superpower?
Deck Building & Storytelling