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    Jonathon Triest

    Professional based in Detroit, Michigan

    Jonathon Triest is the founder and Managing Partner of Ludlow Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Detroit, Michigan. He has invested in over 60 companies, including notable startups such as Honey, 100 Thieves, StockX, Density, Flywheel, Provi, Notarize, Lob, Zed.run, Brud, Boulevard, Italic, and Scentbird.1 Triest is also a Co-Founder and Partner of the Sandwich Fund.12

    He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan and has studied Talmudic Law at Machon Shlomo in Jerusalem, Israel.13 Before founding Ludlow Ventures, Triest worked as a Creative Director at Discovery Productions in New York and ran his own design firm, Triest Group, which focused on UI/UX.1

    In addition to his investment activities, Triest is a Kauffman Fellow and serves as a mentor at several technology accelerators, including Silicon Valley's Up West Labs, Cincinnati's The Brandery, and San Francisco's Highway 1.12 He emphasizes a hands-on, founder-friendly approach in venture capital, valuing trust and friendship in business relationships.4

    Highlights

    Nov 8 · twitter

    Huge congrats to @gregxschwartz on being named the new CEO of StockX. Greg is the epitome of honesty and integrity - he's all about lifting up and empowering those around him, while personally avoiding the spotlight. His selfless leadership since day one makes him the perfect person for this role.

    Sep 30 · twitter

    The success of @twentyonepilots stems from genuine grit and an obsession with the art of performing.

    They brought the same energy to a tiny bar 12 years ago as they did to a packed arena last night.

    You can't fake passion. https://t.co/PKoQMNIQ2W

    The success of @twentyonepilots stems from genuine grit and an obsession with the art of performing.
    Jun 28 · Yahoo Finance UK
    All VCs say they are founder friendly; Detroit's Ludlow Ventures takes that to another level - Yahoo Finance UK
    All VCs say they are founder friendly; Detroit's Ludlow Ventures takes that to another level - Yahoo
    Jun 28 · TechCrunch
    All VCs say they are founder friendly; Detroit’s Ludlow Ventures takes that to another level - TechCrunch
    All VCs say they are founder friendly; Detroit’s Ludlow Ventures takes that to another level - TechC

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    Experience

    Ludlow Ventures

    Education

    University of Michigan

    Location

    Detroit, Michigan, United States