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John Norwood
Entrepreneurial leader and Managing Director at TBL Ventures, LLC
John Norwood is an experienced business professional and entrepreneur based in West Des Moines, Iowa.1 He currently serves as a Business Advisor for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Program, a role he has held since November 2018.1
Professional Background
Norwood's career spans various leadership and advisory positions:
- Managing Director at TBL Ventures, LLC since July 20111
- Review Panelist for Early Stage Venture Capital at VentureNet Iowa since June 20111
- Real Estate Valuation Commissioner for Polk County, Iowa since August 20131
Education and Expertise
John Norwood holds impressive academic credentials:
- MBA in Finance from Yale University
- Master's in Environmental Management, focusing on sustainability and watershed hydrology, also from Yale
- Bachelor's degree in American History with a minor in Environmental Studies from Williams College2
His expertise lies in entrepreneurship, consulting, operations, and business development.1
Political and Civic Involvement
Norwood has been active in politics and community service:
- Ran as the Democratic Nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship in 20221
- Currently serves as a Soil and Water Commissioner for Polk County2
- Has held board positions with organizations like Ag Ventures Alliance and the American Food Venture Forum12
10KSB Program at Goldman Sachs
In his role as a Business Advisor for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, Norwood brings his extensive experience to help small business owners. The program aims to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education, capital, and business support services.3
John Norwood's diverse background in business, finance, environmental management, and public service positions him well to advise and support small business owners in their growth and development through the 10KSB program.
