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NEXT EVENT: Thursday, December 14th
Venture Cafe End of Year Celebration
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4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
End of Year Celebration and Innovation Auction
John Panaccione

John Panaccione

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Co-Founder and Director

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a history of working in the information technology and services industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Managing Sales Channels, Marketing, Sales, Partner Relationship Management (PRM), Team Building, and Management. Also well versed in the brutal world of equity and debt financing, and the emerging wonderful world of equity crowdfunding. Started, ran, then sold LogicBay and returned capital to shareholders after an 18-year run. Works with fellow veterans who are exploring entrepreneurship as a career path once they leave the military.
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