Jason Heltzer

Jason Heltzer, a Managing Partner at Origin Ventures, boasts a remarkable career in venture investing, having started in 2001. His portfolio includes successful investments such as Tock, Alert Logic, and TradeKing. Prior to his venture endeavors, Jason worked as a software engineer and architect at Deloitte Consulting and led teams at 1stUp, a startup in San Francisco. Jason is an alumnus of the University of Michigan, where he obtained a BS in computer science. Additionally, he earned an MBA in finance and entrepreneurship from Chicago Booth, where he excelled as a Wallman and Siebel Scholar. Jason wears many hats, serving as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Chicago Booth, where he imparts his knowledge in venture capital.

He has a keen interest in movies and has a penchant for video games, which led him to delve into coding at a young age. Jason's dedication to teaching and investing reflects his multifaceted expertise and passion for technology and entrepreneurship.