Investor Funding – What do Investors look for before investing?

Jeff Daniel, Moderator

Local entrepreneur, starting multiple businesses in Wisconsin and globally.

Jeff had an extended career at Johnson Controls where his last two roles were Vice President of Global Operational Excellence,  and Vice President Global Procurement

After completing his Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering, from Pittsburg State University, Jeff started his career with Prince Corporation/JCI in Holland, Michigan.  Jeff gained experience through progressive leadership roles with the company including Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, Quality, Operations Leadership, and Procurement.

Jeff acts as one of the Tech-Prize leadership team members and was part of the founding of the Tech-Prize process.

Jeff lives in Racine, Wisconsin with his wife Jewell. They have two daughters, Holly Daniel and Kelly Ritzman, a son-in-law Tom Ritzman and a grandson, Dawson Ritzman.

Kyle Arneson 

Founder and Managing Partner at World Leadership Partners.

Jorjio Hopkins

Real Estate Private Equity Professional

Jorjio Hopkins is a Real Estate Private Equity Professional with a true passion for Real Estate Investment Analysis. Jorjio has completed in-depth investment & market analysis for $0.5+ Billion worth of CRE assets primarily focused on the Multifamily space.  With a Masters in Real Estate and Private Equity Certification, Jorjio puts an extreme emphasis on both the preservation and growth of his investor’s capital.