Managing Partner and NEXT Fund Manager
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Hardik Desai invests or supports investments through JumpStart Ventures's published strategy: Invest through multiple funds in high-potential Ohio and Midwest technology startups from pre-seed through Series A and beyond.
Bold Midwest founders with scalable technology, strong execution and the potential to build market-defining companies outside traditional venture hubs.
The published mandate emphasizes Ohio and Midwest technology companies; opportunities without regional or technology fit appear less aligned.
Show the Midwest connection, technology advantage, market, early proof, financing stage and the expertise or network required to scale confidently.
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Hardik Desai is a current Managing Partner and NEXT Fund Manager at JumpStart Ventures, according to the firm's official roster. No prior employer, education or personal portfolio is inferred where the official source does not publish one.