Jeremie Bacon

Jeremie Bacon is a CEO, entrepreneur, educator, and advisor based in Chicago, Illinois.1 He is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Forge : Lemont Quarries, a position he has held since January 2016.1

Professional Experience

Bacon has an extensive background in the FinTech software and recreation industries.1 His notable roles include:

• Adjunct Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (July 2023 - Present)
• Strategic Advisor for several companies including Centerfin, DMI, and Tradespoon
• Founder of Konverg Entertainment (February 2020 - Present)
• Executive Council Member at Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C. (July 2016 - Present)
• CEO of Imagineer Technology Group (January 2018 - August 2020)
• Co-Founder and CEO of Backstop Solutions Group (May 2003 - April 2013)
• Associate at Goldman Sachs (February 2000 - April 2003)

Other Ventures

Bacon has been involved in several other business ventures, including:

• Co-Founder and Chairman of Voyant Consulting and Zoku Technologies, Inc.
• Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Synap Software Labs
• President of Americas at Orc Group (now part of Itiviti AB)

Jeremie Bacon's LinkedIn profile demonstrates a career spanning over two decades in leadership roles across various industries, with a focus on technology, finance, and recreation.1