As TEDCO’s Chief Investment Officer, Jack stewards the organization’s investment and due diligence processes, leads the Builder, Seed and Maryland Venture Funds, and manages the investment portfolios to maximize financial return and ensure a lasting impact for the State of Maryland. Jack is an experienced entrepreneur, economic development specialist, and subject matter expert for venture-stage technology startups. He successfully partners with R&D teams, strategic investors, and investment colleagues to develop and communicate the vision and launch strategy while optimizing the success of pipeline assets. Jack is adept at vetting companies and teams, evaluating investment strategies, and measuring results. He is focused on designing and implementing corporate venture processes using the most current techniques and trends to attract investors, improve company valuations, and bottom-line return to stakeholders.