Andy White

Hi I'm Andy White, an Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Learner, Doer, Connector.

Andy White's Bio:

Andy White is an entrepreneur, angel investor and car nut. As a founder of SchoolCenter, an edtech content management platform he was able to complete the cycle from struggling startup through exit. The company sold in 2011 and is now part of Blackboard, Inc. During the transition White was able to get a crash course on current startup techniques as an investor and the executive director for the seed accelerator program BoomStartup. This TechStars Network affiliate program was ranked one of the top 15 accelerators in the country.He then lead the VegasTechFund to become the top 5 most active Micro VC in 2014. Here he was able to empowering amazing founders and startups passionate about building a community-focused ecosystem in downtown Las Vegas.Through his work with startups, White is now focusing on the idea of what it means to apply a startup mentality and practices such as iteration, collaboration, and inclusion to the revitalization of cities. He is exploring how these practices can lead to more tightly unified communities that encourage traditional investors to invest in tech startups and to help them bridge the gap between seed capital and additional funding. This process builds a City as a Startup through Learners, Doers and Connectors in the community.

Andy White's Experience:

Board Trustee at LaunchUp
February 2012 - Present
Identify strategic business development opportunities. Establish new expansion cities for the program. Being a leader in startup ecosystems including #UTstartup and #VegasTech.
Partner at VegasTechFund
March 2012 - October 2014
VegasTechFund is a seed stage investment fund focused on investing in founders and startups solving huge problems who are committed to building a vibrant, connected tech community in downtown Las Vegas. We see an opportunity to create a City as an incubator and aim to invest in companies who share that vision and want to build on it.
Executive Director at BoomStartup
February 2011 - February 2012
Participate in building a self sustaining startup ecosystem. Evangelize the importance of Entrepreneurship as a part of any industry. Mentor startups and provide insight before it's required.
Founder at SchoolCenter
1996 - 2011
A leading strategic online solutions company that provides school districts with a proven approach to developing and implementing best-in-class online environments to build stronger community engagement, create a positive image, and enhance collaboration inside and outside of the classroom. Our latest innovation, journ(i)e; a student-directed learn(i)ng network that encourages student engagement, collaboration, and personalization. o Identify strategic business development opportunities. o Facilitate regularly scheduled corporate meetings. o Provide company vision and strategic planning.
Founder at Millennial Technology
January 2010

Andy White's Education:

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
1992 – 1994
BS

Andy White

Founder

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Andy White

Hi I'm Andy White, an Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Learner, Doer, Connector.

Andy White's Bio:

Andy White's Experience:

Board Trustee at LaunchUp

Partner at VegasTechFund

Executive Director at BoomStartup

Founder at SchoolCenter

Founder at Millennial Technology

Andy White's Education:

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale