Heidi Leach

Heidi Hubbeling Leach is currently Vice President of Startup Banking at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Austin, Texas.12 She has a background in marketing, venture acceleration, and startup ecosystem development.

Previously, Heidi held several positions at Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP:

1. Director of Marketing (April 2008 - October 2019)1
2. COO/Managing Director of the Preccelerator Program (August 2012 - January 2020)1

In her role at the Preccelerator Program, she:

• Led an early-stage venture-funded incubator
• Evaluated startup applications and conducted due diligence
• Organized educational and networking events
• Designed curriculum for early and seed-stage businesses
• Grew the program into a nationally recognized venture-funded accelerator1

Heidi holds a BS in Business Economics/HR Management from the State University of New York Empire State College.1 She also has several financial industry certifications, including Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 from FINRA.1