Brian Luerssen @ Draftbit & LongJump on Founder-Led VC, The Chicago Startup Ecosystem, and Low-Code/No-Code
“There is an enormous well of untapped entrepreneurial aptitude in and around Chicago, but the culture of the Midwest has made it so hard for people to feel comfortable jumping out and starting something. That’s where I spend my time - thinking about how I can invite more people (to do so)?”
Brian Luersson is the Co-Founder of Draftbit & General Partner at LongJump. Draftbit is a Chicago Startup that helps create, customize, and launch mobile apps all from a browser, with source code included. LongJump is a Chicago-based founder-led fund that invests in the next generation of entrepreneurs. They offer funding, connections, and community to help creators take the first steps toward developing scalable, fast-growing businesses.
In this episode, we covered:
The Origin of Draftbit
Low-Code & No-Code Businesses
Balancing Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital
Founder-Lead Venture Capital
The Chicago Startup Circle
And much more.... Please Enjoy!
You can find Brian on Linkedin & Twitter, Draftbit on their website, Linkedin, & Twitter, and LongJump on their website, Linkedin, & Twitter.
Restaurant Recommendation: J.P. Graziano for the Mr. G Sandwich.
Manifold Group is a venture holding company based in Chicago with offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, and soon Atlantic Canada. Early stage private investments represent an extraordinary investment opportunity, but existing investment models in the space leave much to be desired.Manifold is a new model for growth in the new economy, designed to create and capture value at the early stage through synergies across its venture fund, incubation and acceleration studio, and advisory firm. Learn more about Manifold at https://www.manifold.group.
