Bethany George

Bethany George is a dedicated venture capital professional with extensive experience in the Midwest startup ecosystem. She has been instrumental in fostering growth in Ohio's early-stage investment landscape, transitioning from managing director at Rev1 Ventures to Fund Manager at JumpStart Ventures. Her work includes sourcing, due diligence, and advising high-growth businesses, contributing to significant economic impact in the region. jumpstart+3

She is deeply committed to community building within the venture capital space. As the founding Executive Chair of VentureNext, she helped establish a network of over 150 rising investment professionals across the Midwest, initiating a mentorship program and actively serving on its executive committee. She also served on the Board of Directors for SocialVentures, supporting businesses with a social impact component. jumpstart+2

Bethany possesses a strong educational background tailored for her career, holding a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a self-created Master's degree in business, economics, and political science from Ohio University. Her academic journey also includes international business studies at Hong Kong Baptist University. She leveraged her education and Global Leadership Center certificate for her success in investment management and has advised early-stage entrepreneurs as an Executive in Residence and Clinical Faculty at Ohio University. asyntsolutions+3