Erica Wassinger Email & Phone Number

At Proven Ventures, our unique approach to venture capital, centered around a debt-equity model, aligns the interests of investors and founders, fostering sustainable growth and profitability. If you're looking for a partner that values revenue growth and has the playbooks to support you, let's chat: https://www.proven.ventures/contactAlongside my cofounder and business partners, we have lead:- Strategic investment decisions from deal sourcing, due diligence, setting and negotiating partnership terms.- Successful (and some unsuccessful, let's be honest) fundraising initiatives on behalf of the fund and our portfolio companies.- Mentorship, advisory and board governance for the entrepreneurs we serve within the Fund's portfolio. - Focus on revenue generation and sustainable business practices, which has led to measurable successes for the companies we call partners. - Proudly introduced and managed the implementation of debt-equity financing models. This new model has been instrumental in aligning growth goals and providing a clear roadmap for collaboration.

Proud participant in a fun group project! Small batches of good influence, this zero-proof spirit is distilled in Cherry County, Nebraska.

Omaha, Nebraska, Us

Lucky enough to share my optimism for, critiques of and perspective on the intersection of venture, startups and Nebraska for the Omaha World-Herald.

Omaha, Nebraska, Us

A preseed fund with a chip on its shoulder. We exist to radically improve the odds of starting up in Nebraska both for founders and our investors. On average we work with 40-50 founders monthly as well as a handful of key strategic corporate partners.

The Omaha Startup Collaborative is dedicated to building density of high-tech, high-growth startups in the greater Omaha region. OSC provides co-location opportunities for qualifying startups at The Exchange Building, now the single largest hub of startups in the Omaha area. Additionally, the Collaborative provides mentorship, engaging and impactful content as well as a much-needed sense of community for entrepreneurs.

Omaha, Us

The way we see it, public relations is so much more than media coverage. ERW Public Relations' campaigns are focused on the network your brand has, needs and covets. ERW's definition of PR includes invaluable conversations with key influencers; thinking that translates into platforms – be those communication or otherwise; and juicy, sellable messaging that makes you and your brand stand out from the crowd. Done well, PR can be your company’s swagger. A swagger that sets the stage for so much more – awareness, advocates, sales and more.

Omaha, Nebraska, Us

Erica worked on behalf of Union Pacific, TD Ameritrade, CommunityAmerica Credit Union, Cargill, Ameritas Group, Exmark, The International Omaha, and Immanuel Communities. She also managed public relations on behalf of Bailey Lauerman.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Worked alongside the many preventive medicine experts at Cooper Aerobics, and its supporting brands, to Cooperize the world. Responsible for internal and external communication on behalf of Cooper Clinic, The Cooper Institute, Cooper Complete, Cooper Wellness, Cooper Fitness Center, Cooper Guest Lodge and Cooper Corporate Solutions.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Supported the American Heart Association Start! team in their quest to make walking relevant to consumers; The Dallas Foundation in their pursuit of increasing strategic philanthropy in North Texas; and the Dallas Citizens Council as they promoted a favorable business environment in Dallas.Also previously worked on behalf of Children's Medical Center, Southern Methodist University, Yorktown Education, Party City, DonorBridge and the Museum of Nature and Science.

Venture Capital - Finance

Angel Academy

Bachelor'S, Public Relations, Political Science, Spanish