I am a Founding Partner in 618 Ventures, a restaurant group focused on building a portfolio of high-quality consumer experiences. Our first concept, a franchise, Another Broken Egg Cafe, opened in September of 2024.I am the host of the Real Conversations podcast. Notable guests include: Marc Randolph (Co Founder of Netflix), Dan Fleyshman (Youngest Owner of a Publicly Traded Company), Andy Frisella (Founder & CEO of 1st Phorm), Dean Graziosi (New York Times Best Selling Author), Trevor Moawad (Named Sports Illustrated's "Best Brain Trainer in Sports”), Chris Pronger (HOF Hockey Player, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist), Nick Sansone (Sansone Group) as well as countless other household names. Watch / listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or anywhere you listen to podcasts.After graduating college I spent 7 months running a regional angel investment group, Accelerate Venture Partners (AVP), before leaving to jump back into the world of entrepreneurship. AVP has mobilized $7M+ in Midwest startups since 2017. I have founded and worked with many startups over the past 6 years.
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Owner And Founder618 VenturesWichita, Ks, Us
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Owner At 618 Ventures | Host Of Real Conversations PodcastAnother Broken Egg CafeWichita, Ks -
Owner / Founder618 Ventures Jan 2024 - Present
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FranchiseeAnother Broken Egg Cafe Jan 2024 - Present
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Board MemberGreater Wichita Ymca Oct 2023 - PresentWichita, Kansas, United States -
Grant Selection CommitteeHunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund May 2021 - Present -
MentorHunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund Oct 2020 - Jul 2023
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Podcast HostHunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund Aug 2020 - Jul 2022
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Capital Program & Syndicate Manager, Accelerate Venture PartnersNxtus Jul 2023 - Jan 2024Wichita, Kansas, United StatesAccelerate Venture Partners is a catalyst for startup growth that provides an avenue for current and prospective angel investors to learn more about startups and explore early-stage investing. Members engage with growth-minded entrepreneurs as a group, while seeing curated opportunities to contribute mentorship and invest personal capital. -
FounderPlayer Card Inc. Oct 2021 - Jul 2023Wichita, Kansas, United StatesPlayer Card is a company in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) industry. Notable achievements include successfully partnering with Wichita State University & winning the Wichita State Pitch Competition as a full-time student. -
AnalystUniversity Venture Fund Crossroads Aug 2021 - Jul 2023Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesFounded in 2017, the University Venture Fund-Crossroads (UVFC) is both an investment fund and experiential learning program college students. We invest in early stage companies with a focus on underestimated founders and under-capitalized markets.Our team is comprised of graduate and undergraduate students in the greater Kansas City area or with strong Kansas City ties. Students are part of a private scholarship program sponsored by Royal Street Ventures, the Kauffman Foundation and others focused on experiential learning opportunity in private finance. -
Advanced Manufacturing Strategy InternSpirit Aerosystems May 2022 - Aug 2022Wichita, Kansas, United States -
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Podcast HostWichita State University Sep 2020 - Jul 2022
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Investment AnalystNxtus Mar 2022 - May 2022Wichita, Kansas, United StatesNXTUS houses AVP (Accelerate Venture Partners), an angel investment syndicate focused on investments where:-Product created and in customers hands-KS tie or OK/AR/MO/CO/NE/IA/IL-Seed or Series A
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PresidentVenture Mentality Llc May 2020 - Jun 2021Venture Mentality is an up and coming lifestyle brand geared towards those who strive for excellence and are dedicated to improvement in any area of their life. Starting off as a business/lifestyle podcast hosted by high school student Jacob O'Connor, the brand has evolved into a registered business operating with the intention of creating a community of like-minded thinkers and confident decision makers.The newest facet of the Venture Mentality Brand is apparel. Aiming to uphold high standards and protect the image and culture of VM, Jacob has created a unique apparel experience for the customer while also providing comfortable and stylish clothing. -
Podcast HostVenture Mentality Sep 2019 - Jan 2021Greater St. Louis Area
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Project ManagerAd Astra Medical Devices, Llc Dec 2020 - Apr 2021Wichita, Kansas, United States -
Head Of OperationsOc Projects Feb 2019 - Mar 2020Columbia, IllinoisJacob is the developer and creator of the Perfect Posture Protector, or 3P. 3P is a specialized seat cover for truck drivers aimed at alleviating back pain.
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Paid InternPermobil Jun 2019 - Aug 2019Belleville, IllinoisJacob is apart of the Project Development team at Permobil. Permobil is a global manufacturing company leading the industry in medical devices sales.
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Jacob O'Connor attended Wichita, Monroe County Startup, Columbia High School, University Venture Fund Crossroads.
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