Our Team
We’re investors, business developers, and operators. We’re dedicated to founders, innovators and the entrepreneurial spirit at the University of Illinois. The Illinois Ventures’ team identifies and accelerates the growth of exceptional entrepreneurs and their game-changing companies.
Illinois Ventures Staff
Illinois Ventures Board
Dr. Paul Ellinger
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller, University of Illinois Ex-officio
Nathan Hoffman
Director, Office of Technology Management, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Susan A. Martinis
Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Deb Paul
Director, Business Development & Licensing, Abbott Laboratories(Retired)
Dr. Suseelan R. Pookote
Director, Office of Technology Management, University of Illinois Chicago
Nancy Sullivan
CEO, Managing Director, and Managing Principal, Illinois Ventures Ex-officio
Dr. Jay Walsh
Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation, University of Illinois
As bold as you are.
With offices in both the Discovery Partners Institute in Chicago and Enterprise Works in Champaign, Illinois Ventures staff members are always available to present to groups and conduct classes on a variety of business and startup topics.
Ready to be bold?
Contact us about becoming a portfolio company.