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Joe Dwyer

Joe Dwyer

Serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Kellogg MBA professor

Chicago, Illinois
Joined August 2025

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Joe Dwyer is a highly experienced serial entrepreneur, having founded and led multiple companies across various sectors, including digital design, e-commerce, online mortgage banking, and social media platforms. Many of these ventures achieved successful acquisitions, demonstrating a strong track record in building and scaling businesses from the ground up. joedwy+2
Beyond entrepreneurship, Dwyer is a prominent figure in the venture capital and investment landscape. He is a Founding Partner at Manifold Group, a venture holding company that invests in, builds, and advises disruptive companies. His previous roles as Venture Partner and Advisor at OCA Ventures further highlight his deep engagement in supporting and growing early-stage businesses. joedwy+3
Academically, Joe Dwyer contributes significantly to the field of innovation and entrepreneurship. He serves as a Lecturer at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he teaches courses on venture and disruption. His educational background includes an MBA with Distinction from Kellogg and a J.D. Cum Laude from Northwestern University School of Law, alongside an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. joedwy+1

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