North Coast Ventures

Thank you to Ice Miller LLP for their generous sponsorship of our second 2024 Columbus Happy Hour. The event was a success, facilitating connections and sparking conversations among the city's leading tech professionals, investors, and founders. We look forward to continuing to build momentum within the Columbus tech community and hosting more valuable events in the future. #columbustech #venturecapital #northcoastventures #investors #techinvesting In 📸 : Todd Federman Tom Pampush Joshua Borean Brigid Sharek Daniel Luketic Ann Kirschner Lauren Ahmed Steve Lekas Jeff (J.D.) Davids Katie Trauth Taylor, PhD Maddie Bell Cameron Levy Ted Adams Jim Hackbarth Alan Arman

Bob Campana is a dedicated entrepreneur and philanthropist with a passion for business and community development. A 1981 graduate of Bowling Green State University in business, Bob also completed the Dale Carnegie Program in 1986, refining his leadership and public speaking skills. His career began at P. C. Campana Inc., the steel, pipe, and tubing business founded by his father, Patsie Campana, in 1969. This experience sparked Bob’s lifelong dedication to entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Today, Bob and his son Anthony lead Campana Capital, an investment firm focused on venture capital, private equity, and real estate. Bob champions economic development and job creation, believing that good-paying jobs empower families and drive prosperity. The Campana Center for Ideation and Invention at Lorain County Community College (https://lnkd.in/eQYBzwy), honoring Patsie and Jenee’ Campana, exemplifies these values. Bob serves on the boards of Northwest Bank in Columbus, Ohio, and Lakewood Catholic Academy. He and his wife, Lori, are committed to their family, wellness, and Catholic faith, actively supporting Christian and community initiatives and serving as an active Eucharistic Minister at Holy Trinity Church in Avon, Ohio. Bob is an investor in NCVs Syndication, Seed and Acceleration funds and has been a member since 2023.

Dr. Brad Lucas serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Buckeye Community Health Plan, the Ohio subsidiary of Centene Corporation, where he has dedicated over 20 years of service. In this role, he oversees all clinical operations, with departments such as Medical Affairs, Population Health, Quality, Pharmacy, and Health Equity under his leadership. His responsibilities extend beyond clinical oversight, requiring a comprehensive understanding and involvement in financial management, claims processing, contracting, government relations, and compliance. A board-certified OB/GYN trained at The Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Lucas previously led a successful medical practice, showcasing his ability to perform and lead under high-pressure conditions. He also advises various Ohio-based organizations working to eliminate social and non-clinical barriers to healthcare, particularly for vulnerable populations. As a frequent speaker at academic and governmental forums, he advocates for innovative healthcare solutions and policies aimed at improving access and outcomes. Dr. Lucas joined North Coast Ventures in 2023 and is an investor in Seed Fund V.

Huge thanks to TalentLaunch for hosting our October Member Meeting! 🙌 We had an incredible lineup of speakers who shared valuable insights and sparked engaging discussions: Adam Roth, President of AmpliFund, Jeffrey Smith, CPA, Senior VP of Finance at GenomOncology, Aaron Grossman, Chairman at Praos Health Inc., and seth zaremba, CEO at b atomic! These meetings are invaluable for fostering collaboration and driving innovation within our network. Thanks again to TalentLaunch and all our amazing members for making this event a success! Todd Federman Daniel Luketic Shalini Singh Christa Laser Kevin Ubert Tim Urwin Ethan Cohen Don McMurchy Jeff Sinclair Ann Kirschner Michael A. Ellis #TalentLaunch #Innovation #Collaboration #VentureCapital #TechLeaders #AmpliFund #GenomOncology #PraosHealth #bAtomic

🚀 Excited to welcome Michael Leonard to the NCV team! Michael brings valuable experience from Elevate Ventures, where he honed his skills in due diligence and portfolio management. A finance and entrepreneurship grad from Indiana University with an MBA in progress at Northwestern, Michael is passionate about supporting innovative startups. Welcome aboard, Michael! #venturecapital #investing #startups #newhire Todd Federman Daniel Luketic

🌟 One Crucial Thing Honorable Mention: Carey Jaros on the Power of Generosity ✨ We're wrapping up our "One Crucial Thing" series with a final inspiring message! Today, we're featuring Carey Jaros, CEO of GOJO, Makers of PURELL, and her insightful piece, "You Get What You Give; Be Generous." Carey shares a valuable lesson for startup founders, encouraging them to embrace generosity with their time and energy, despite the natural impulse to guard it. Watch Carey's "One Crucial Thing" video here: https://lnkd.in/gDHhbhhy In this insightful piece, Carey explores how generosity fosters connection, builds community, and ultimately fuels success. Don't miss Carey's wisdom on the power of generosity and its impact on leadership and growth! #OneCrucialThing #Generosity #Leadership #StartupLife #GiveBack #Mentorship #Purell #GOJO Todd Federman Daniel Luketic

💡 One Crucial Thing Honorable Mention: Cal Al-Dhubaib on the Fallibility of AI 🧠 We're continuing to celebrate the insightful leaders who shared their "One Crucial Thing" with us! Today, we're highlighting Cal Al-Dhubaib, head of AI and Data Science at Further and his thought-provoking piece, "AI is Wrong and So Are You." Cal challenges us to recognize the inherent limitations and biases of artificial intelligence while also contextualizing them to our own limitations as humans. Watch Cal's "One Crucial Thing" video here: https://lnkd.in/g3tTWjbb In this insightful piece, Cal explores the future of technology and the evolving relationship between humans and machines. Don't miss this important perspective on the fallibility of AI and what it means for the future of tech! Todd Federman Daniel Luketic #OneCrucialThing #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureofTech #Ethics #CriticalThinking

📢 We're excited to announce the winner of our 2024 One Crucial Thing video series! 🏆 A huge congratulations to Charlie Lougheed, CEO of Axuall, for his winning piece, "Empathetic Invention"! Charlie's powerful message emphasizes the importance of human-centered design in innovation, particularly in technology. Inspired by this message, Charlie has generously designated Breakthrough Public Schools to receive our $1,000 donation. This incredible organization is dedicated to providing a high-quality, values-driven education for students in Cleveland, Ohio. Watch Charlie's winning "One Crucial Thing" video here: https://lnkd.in/gyugx46V Stay tuned this week as we share honorable mentions from two other inspiring leaders: Cal Al-Dhubaib: "AI is Wrong and So Are You" Carey Jaros: "You Get What You Give; Be Generous" #OneCrucialThing #EmpatheticInvention #BreakthroughSchools #Innovation #Leadership #GivingBack #VentureCapital #Startups #Tech #Entrepreneurship #Advice Todd Federman Daniel Luketic

What an incredible "One Crucial Thing" event! A huge thank you to our amazing community for making it such a success! We couldn't have done it without your support, and we're already excited about building on this momentum for future programming. 👉 Missed the event? Catch the full recording, made possible by TalentLaunch, right here: https://lnkd.in/gCU4hQYa 🗳️ Vote for your favorite presenter/insight: https://lnkd.in/gCuaYD5Q Your vote will help us make a $1,000 donation in the winner's name to the nonprofit of their choice! 🙌 Thank you for being a part of North Coast Ventures extended network! Let's keep the conversation going on LinkedIn and see you at our next event soon! #OneCrucialThing #NorthCoastVentures #ThankYou Todd Federman Rich Palmer Cal Al-Dhubaib Ian Maurer Jeff Charney John Knific Dan Moulthrop Mike Belsito Alex X Frommeyer Olaoluwa “Láolú” Fayanju, MD MSc, FAAFP Marc Morgenstern (he/him) Ramona Hood Charlie Lougheed Mike Linton Tonjia Coverdale, PhD Katie Trauth Taylor, PhD Nic Barlage Ryan Frederick Joe Pulizzi Maia Hansen David Willbrand Lance Hill Carey Jaros Tessa Burg Mark Abbott Jeremy Kahn Neema Mayhugh, PhD

North Coast Ventures One Crucial Thing is just hours away! Join us tonight, 9/25 at 5pm. There's still time to register for this virtual event - https://lnkd.in/gV3kd9sn Todd Federman Rich Palmer Cal Al-Dhubaib Ian Maurer Jeff Charney John Knific Dan Moulthrop Mike Belsito Alex X Frommeyer Olaoluwa “Láolú” Fayanju, MD MSc, FAAFP Marc Morgenstern (he/him) Ramona Hood Charlie Lougheed Mike Linton Tonjia Coverdale, PhD Katie Trauth Taylor, PhD Nic Barlage Ryan Frederick Joe Pulizzi Maia Hansen David Willbrand Lance Hill Carey Jaros Tessa Burg Mark Abbott Jeremy Kahn Neema Mayhugh, PhD