Kevin Willer, Partner at Chicago Ventures sat down with Will Grant to discuss his professional journey in venture capital, as well as, advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs.
We Discuss
- How his passion for technology has lead his career through various roles at USRobotics, being a Co-Founder of the Google Chicago Office, Founding CEO of 1817 and now Partner at Chicago Ventures
- His journey as an early Google employee and growing the Chicago office from 2 to 400 employees
- How angel investing lead his career into venture capital
- The mental framework he uses when evaluating start-up pitches
- How Kevin is using his experience as a co-ownership in professional soccer clubs to build soccer within the U.S. is similar to growing a successful company
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