Jeff Slobotski is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and community builder with a strong passion for supporting startups and innovative businesses. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Router Ventures, a Midwest-based seed fund investment firm, and Vice President of Business & Ecosystem Development of Millwork Commons, a development and investment firm. Jeff is also the creator of Silicon Prairie News (SPN), which is a digital media and events company that focuses on supporting entrepreneurs outside of traditional startup hubs. He organized several events that connect startups, investors, and entrepreneurs, including the annual Big Omaha conference, which attracts hundreds of entrepreneurs from across the nation. Jeff is actively involved in several organizations, including serving on the Board of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Defy Ventures Nebraska's Board of Directors. He was recognized by Forbes as one of their "Up and Comers" and by the Omaha Jaycees as one of Omaha’s Ten Outstanding Young Omahans. Jeff's experience includes product management and marketing roles at companies such as Shutterstock, Pattern89, Twitter, Salesforce, and ExactTarget.