Nathan Preheim is a seasoned professional in the startup industry with over 25 years of experience as an operator. He is a serial entrepreneur with a successful track record of founding/cofounding several software startups that collectively raised over $30M in venture funding.

Nathan's background includes serving as a product manager in Silicon Valley and Silicon Beach, where he gained valuable insights and experience in the tech industry. He is also an active angel investor who has consulted with over 600 entrepreneurs and first-time founders on business modeling and product design.

Currently, Nathan is the co-founder and general partner at Proven Ventures, a unique venture fund that is revolutionizing startup investing for Nebraska founders. He played a pivotal role in cofounding MindMixer, a civic engagement startup that rapidly grew from 0 to nearly 1,000 customers in just two years, employing over 75 employees across the Midwest.

His educational background includes a Master's degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Systems from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Creighton University.

Nathan has been involved in various organizations and roles, such as being an adjunct professor at Creighton University's Heider College of Business, CEO and Founder at New Venture Network, Co-Founder of The Startup Collaborative, and more. With a diverse professional background spanning from urban planning to project management and entrepreneurship, Nathan is a prominent figure in the Midwest startup ecosystem.