Operators, investors, and builders with decades of experience in placemaking, venture capital, real estate strategy, and community development.
Founder & General Partner
Venture capitalist, startup operator, and ecosystem builder with 20+ years of leadership. Founding Partner at The W Fund and CEO of SWITCH. Cazenovia resident. Leads vision, capital strategy, and community integration.
Partner
Partner at 9Fresh, bringing strategic leadership and operational expertise to the Cazenovia Innovation District.
Director of Innovation & Cultural Groundskeeper
Documentation, pillar development, network coordination, talent pipeline, and marketing materials.
Community Lead
Community engagement and outreach for the Cazenovia Innovation District. Building relationships with local stakeholders, residents, and civic organizations.
Community Lead
Community engagement and outreach for the Cazenovia Innovation District. Connecting the district to the people and organizations that make Cazenovia thrive.
Innovation Strategy Partner
Innovation strategy partner for the Cazenovia Innovation District.
Principal, The Oughtness Group
Real estate strategist with 25+ years in civic, mixed-use, and adaptive reuse development. Founder of The Oughtness Group, with $1B+ in place-based projects across the U.S. Leads planning, feasibility, and development execution.
Experts in creating top food and beverage experiences, with a viewpoint centered around culture. Leading culinary, entertainment, and hospitality strategy. Overseeing the food hall, culinary programming, and food systems integration across both properties.