John Fein is Managing Partner at Firebrand Ventures. He previously led Techstars programs in Kansas City and worked at UnitedHealth Group, with experience in startups and the Kansas City ecosystem.
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Firebrand Ventures writes $500K to $1M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.
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- UnitedHealth Group · Managing Director
- Techstars · Managing Director
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- Firebrand · Managing PartnerNow
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Who is John Fein?
John Fein is Managing Partner at Firebrand Ventures. He previously led Techstars programs in Kansas City and worked at UnitedHealth Group, with experience in startups and the Kansas City ecosystem.
How much does John Fein invest?
John Fein invests through Firebrand Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $1M at seed.
How do I pitch John Fein?
A warm intro from a founder Firebrand Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.
What did John Fein do before Firebrand Ventures?
Managing Director at UnitedHealth Group; Managing Director at Techstars; UnitedHealth Group.
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