Quickly, here's what catches the attention of Proven Ventures:- Ventures rooted in or around Nebraska, with a nod to exceptional ones from neighboring states.- A bootstrapper's drive for profitability and sustainable growth.- Founders with deep industry insight and a product that directly addresses customer challenges.- A focus on revenue growth over vanity metrics like engagement or impressions. If this sounds like you, please do tell us more about your company with some details in this form: https://www.proven.ventures/contactErica Wassinger is a general partner and cofounder at Proven Ventures, a venture capital firm that aligns investors and entrepreneurs for better outcomes in Nebraska. She has a VC University Certificate from the National Venture Capital Association and UC Berkeley School of Law, and is a graduate of the Female Funders Angel Academy.She is also a contributing columnist for the Omaha World-Herald, where she shares her optimism, critiques, and perspective on the intersection of venture, startups, and Nebraska. She has been recognized as a Silicon Prairie Champion and a 40 Under 40 for her impact on the midwest economy, supporting hundreds of entrepreneurs and some of Nebraska's most exciting startups. Additionally, she is a co-owner of Sandhills Elixir, a zero-proof spirit distilled in Cherry County, Nebraska.
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