Eric Dobson

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Managing Partner at Community Equity Partners and Sheltowee Venture Fund II @ Community Equity Partners
Eric Dobson's Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, United States
Eric Dobson's Contact Details
About Eric Dobson

I have the greatest job in the world. I get to work directly with successful business people and exciting high tech startup companies. I unite both in order to create incredible companies that will someday be household names and create wealth. Sure, the hours are long, it is expensive, and financially risky. But, at the end of the day, I know we are making a difference in the world. Want to join us?I am a fuzzy-haired scientist turned angel investor, turned venture capitalist. I am the Managing partner of both Community Equity Partners and the Sheltowee Venture Fund II. CEP is a syndicate of angel groups and funds with chapters across Tennessee and expanding I have spent the last 30 years working in a variety of venues from government to private sector. The first 12 years of my career were spent in Big Data and the last 18 on start-up technology ventures. I was honored to receive the Navigator Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce in 2010. In 2011, I was awarded the Pinnacle Innovator of the Year by the Innovation Valley Technology Council and Knoxville Chamber of Commerce.Personal Specialties: Entrepreneurship/start-up operations/leadership, angel/early stage private equity finance, due diligence, Location Base Services, SaaS business models, Geographic Information Systems/GPS/tracking, product development, wireless/mobile/RFID, telematics, medtech, cleantech, AI, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, and M2M communications.I want to connect with entrepreneurs, people that like investing in early stage companies, and smart folks who can help validate the very best startups in the country. I am the moderator of the Early Stage Equity Group (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4569024) and invite you to join. If you wish to apply for funding, please go to our website (https://www.communityequitypartners.co/entrepreneurs). That is the fastest way to get in the queue and for us to socialize your deal with our 100+ investors around the country.

Eric Dobson's Current Company Details
Community Equity Partners

Community Equity Partners

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Managing Partner at Community Equity Partners and Sheltowee Venture Fund II
Eric Dobson Work Experience Details
  • Community Equity Partners
    Managing Partner
    Community Equity Partners Oct 2023 - Present
    Knoxville, Tennessee, Us
    Community Equity Partners is a angel investment group and network investing in the best science and technology based startups in the "heartland" of America. We turn highly technical founders into high performing entrepreneurs.
  • Community Equity Partners
    Chief Executive Officer
    Community Equity Partners Feb 2020 - Sep 2023
    Knoxville, Tennessee, Us
    Angel Capital Group merged with the Sheltowee Network in Louisville, KY to form the Sheltowee Angel Network. SAN is a syndicate of angel groups and venture funds that are vertically integrating the angel investment market between mentorship, seed, angel, and venture investing. We work in three communities now: Knoxville, Nashville, and Louisville, but will be expanding across the Southeast and Midwest. Visit our website if you want information on applying for funding or becoming a SAN member.
  • Community Equity Partners
    Chief Executive Officer
    Community Equity Partners Sep 2013 - Feb 2020
    Knoxville, Tennessee, Us
    Angel Capital Group is a private equity-based angel investment company. We invest in startup companies sourced and funded across the country. We are primarily science and technology investors. The group has 8 chapters with 250 members across the country and is expanding. We have invested in 25 companies and tend to invest in between 8 and 10 companies per year. We expect to accelerate this process as we expand our network to take advantage of new trends in the private equity market in 2015.
  • Community Equity Partners
    Chief Financial Analyst
    Community Equity Partners Jul 2012 - Sep 2013
    Knoxville, Tennessee, Us
    I am the Director of the Knoxville Chapter of the Angel Capital Group and the Chief Financial analyst. My job is to screen deals, lead the due diligence, and then structure deals for today's most exciting entrepreneurial companies seeking equity capital. ACG typically invests in start-up and early stage companies. Currently, ACG has 25 companies in its portfolio across several market segments. The ACG network consists of 5 chapters: Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN, Denver, CO, Jackson, MS, and Kansas City, MO.
  • Sheltowee Venture Fund Ii
    Managing Partner
    Sheltowee Venture Fund Ii May 2020 - Present
    Sheltowee Venture Fund II (SVFII) is a venture capital fund that targets companies in the medical devices, healthtech, life sciences, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, SaaS, cleantech, and fintech sectors. The fund builds on the success of Sheltowee Venture Fund I and Angel Capital Group Fund II, with a robust portfolio of 51 companies and seven notable exits between 1.5 and 10x returns. SVFII is a $25M fund that will fully invest in 24 – 36 months. The fund will then begin work on Fund III, which will be $50M - $100M.
  • North American Satellite Communications, Llc
    Partner
    North American Satellite Communications, Llc Mar 2008 - Present
    NASC is a consulting company for asset tracking and management. We work with clients seeking asset visibility in the supply chain.
  • University Of Tennessee
    Lecturer
    University Of Tennessee Jan 2013 - Present
    Us
    I lecture in the University of Tennessee College of Business in the School of Management. I teach New Venture Creation. This class is designed to teach aspiring entrepreneurs how to identify high-growth business opportunities, how to perform market diligence, how to structure a venture, and seek equity capital.
  • Appalachian Investors Alliance
    Director Of Entrepreneur Education
    Appalachian Investors Alliance Jan 2019 - Jun 2021
    Knoxville, Tn, Us
    The AIA is an alliance of angel groups and microventure funds across the Appalachian Region.  The AIA coordinates and syndicates investment in science and technology startups within the region.  We have been very successful at bringing investment capital from outside the region into Appalachian companies.  Between 2017 and 2018, we organized the investment in 20 companies with $5M of Appalachian regional capital.  That was matched with $60M in investment capital from sources outside the region (12x!).  We see a bright future for this region and are proud to be part of it!
  • Cq Insights, Inc.
    Chief Executive Officer
    Cq Insights, Inc. Jan 2017 - Apr 2019
    CQ Insights coordinates continuous clinical quality improvement programs for hospitals and clinics using data analytics. We identify independent variable that improve patient outcomes and reduce medical costs. This is the future of medicine.
  • Traklok Corporation
    Ceo & President
    Traklok Corporation Jan 2008 - Apr 2012
    Oversaw all business development activities for startup technology firm with growing client base and opportunities for enhanced revenue generation in the cargo and freight industry. Coordinated and led up to 9 employees, including several skilled sales professionals. Strategically planned for the company’s future. Handled marketing activities and extensive product development responsibilities. Recruited and organized the management team and board of directors; drafted business and financial models for the entire company.
  • Dra Telco
    Consultant
    Dra Telco 2007 - 2008
    Aided the company in creating and executing business, sales and marketing plans for emerging markets in the Middle East. Drafted sales strategies on VOIP telecommunication offerings.
  • Navigational Sciences, Inc.
    Chief Executive Officer
    Navigational Sciences, Inc. Jun 2001 - Jun 2007
    Oversaw all business development activities for startup technology firm with growing client base and opportunities for enhanced revenue generation for through RFID technology. Coordinated and led up to 9 employees, including several skilled sales professionals. Strategically planned for the company’s future. Handled marketing activities and extensive product development responsibilities. Recruited and organized the management team and board of directors; drafted business and financial models for the entire company.
  • Technology Planning And Management, Inc.
    Research Scientist
    Technology Planning And Management, Inc. Dec 1995 - Jul 2001
    GIS and Remote Sensing scientist for TPMC at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coastal Services Center

Eric Dobson Skills

Start Ups Entrepreneurship Business Development Strategic Planning Leadership Venture Capital Management Business Strategy Financial Modeling Due Diligence Marketing Strategy Strategy Consulting Investments Finance Executive Management Negotiation Marketing Private Equity Product Development Strategic Partnerships Sales Emerging Markets Business Planning Mergers And Acquisitions Saas Gis Management Consulting Program Management Transportation New Business Development Security Contract Negotiation Logistics Portfolio Management Analysis Angel Investing Cross Functional Team Leadership Financial Analysis Wireless Operations Management Risk Management Project Management Competitive Analysis Corporate Development Business Modeling Intellectual Property International Business Business Case Analysis Business Case

Eric Dobson Education Details

  • University Of South Carolina
    University Of South Carolina
    Geography
  • University Of South Carolina
    University Of South Carolina
    Geography
  • University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
    University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
    Geography

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