Troy Henikoff
Chief Executive Officer at Excelerate Labs
Profile
Troy Henikoff is Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners.
Additionally, Troy is an active mentor with Techstars.
Troy was a Co-founder of Excelerate Labs in 2010, which became Techstars Chicago in 2013.
He also helps manage the FireStarter Fund, teaches Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business and is on the board of the Chicago-land Entrepreneurial Center.
Prior to Techstars Chicago, Troy was the CEO of OneWed.com, the President of Amacai, and co-founder and CEO of SurePayroll.com.
Troy built the technology for Jellyvision (creators of “You Don’t Know Jack!”) and was the President of Systemetrics.
His first company was Specialized Systems and Software.
Troy has an undergraduate degree in Engineering from Brown University and a Masters Degree in Project Management from Northwestern.
Troy Henikoff active positions
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Excelerate Labs
 Excelerate Labs Investment ManagersFinance Excelerate Labs provides investment services. It offers startup capital, mentorship, and consultancy services. The company was founded by Troy Henikoff, Sam Yagan and Nick Rosa and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Gamewisp, Inc.
 Gamewisp, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gamewisp, Inc. develops an application for syncing saved games to the cloud. It operates an interaction, viewing, and monetization platform for live streamers and gaming YouTubers. The company was founded by Michael Anderson, Eli Hooten, Aaron Middleton and Andrew Wynans and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
Built In, Inc.
 Built In, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Built In, Inc. operates online platform for recruiters which they can access top talent and motivate passive job seekers. It offers employer branding, recruitment solutions, community events, and brand insights. The company was founded by Maria Christopoulos Katris, Adam Calica and Matthew Moog and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2016-10-31 |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/
 Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ Investment ManagersFinance Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ (Chicagoland Entr Center) is a venture capital subsidiary of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Director/Board Member | 2004-12-31 |
Math Venture Partners Management LLC
 Math Venture Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Math Venture Partners Management LLC (Math Venture Partners) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, United States. | Private Equity Investor | 2014-02-28 |
Chowly, Inc.
 Chowly, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Chowly, Inc. provides technology-based restaurant industry solutions. It offers third party online ordering platform and helps restaurants streamline the delivery process and simplify technology across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The firm also offers business development, sales, and marketing services. The company was founded by Sterling Douglass, Brian Duncan, and Justin McNally and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-30 |
EatStreet, Inc.
 EatStreet, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services EatStreet, Inc. provides online local food delivery service that connects users with favorite restaurants. Its online restaurant listing shows all the diners in a defined area and allows users to order for delivery and pickup online. The company was founded by Matt Howard, Eric Martell, and Alex Wyler in 2009 and is headquartered in Madison, WI. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
CardFlight, Inc.
 CardFlight, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CardFlight, Inc. provides tools and technology for developers to build their own mobile point of sale. It offers swipesimple, turnkey mobile application that helps merchant service providers, banks and other financial institutions. The company was founded by Tim Saunders and Derek A. Webster in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
All4staff, Inc.
 All4staff, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services All4staff, Inc. provides cloud-based human resources software solutions. It offers HR software, employee onboarding, human capital management (HCM), application tracking system, talent management, and human resources information systems. The company was founded by David Secunda and Arthur Nisnevich in 2013 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-31 |
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Training of Troy Henikoff
| Brown University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Northwestern University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 24 |
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OneWed, Inc.
 OneWed, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services OneWed, Inc. provides online wedding planning resources. Its services include dresses, hair styles, makeup, rings, accessories, flowers, decor and food. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Technology Services |
Built In, Inc.
Built In, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Built In, Inc. operates online platform for recruiters which they can access top talent and motivate passive job seekers. It offers employer branding, recruitment solutions, community events, and brand insights. The company was founded by Maria Christopoulos Katris, Adam Calica and Matthew Moog and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Specialized Systems, Inc.
 Specialized Systems, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Part of WebMD Health Corp., Specialized Systems, Inc. is a dealership of physician practice management systems. The company is based in Van Nuys, CA. Specialized Systems was acquired by Medical Manager Corp. on June 30, 1997. | Distribution Services |
Medline Industries, Inc.
 Medline Industries, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Medline Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of healthcare supplies. Its products include advanced wound care, apparel, diagnostics, gloves, nutrition, office supplies, respiratory, and vascular access. The firm also offer quality management, reducing readmissions, staff management, capital planning and services, and institute for healthcare excellence business solutions. The company was founded by A. J. Mills in 1910 and is headquartered in Mundelein, IL. | Health Technology |
The Jellyvision Lab, Inc.
 The Jellyvision Lab, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Jellyvision Lab, Inc. develops employee communication platform. It offers ALEX Conversation, an interactive decision-support tool that helps employees make benefits enrollment decisions. The company was founded by Harry Gottlieb in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
SurePayroll, Inc.
 SurePayroll, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SurePayroll, Inc. provides payroll and accounting services. It offers web-based payroll calculations, tax filing, direct deposit processing, email reminders, and internet reports to small businesses. The firm also offers co-branded and private-label payroll services that allow its partners to offer payroll processing. The company was founded by Scott Wald, Troy Henikoff, and Michael Alter in 2000 and is headquartered in Glenview, IL. | Technology Services |
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Excelerate Labs
Excelerate Labs Investment ManagersFinance Excelerate Labs provides investment services. It offers startup capital, mentorship, and consultancy services. The company was founded by Troy Henikoff, Sam Yagan and Nick Rosa and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Music Audience Exchange, Inc.
 Music Audience Exchange, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Music Audience Exchange, Inc. operates an online platform that brings both artists and brands together to tell their stories. It specializes in brand marketing, music marketing, advertising network, marketing technology, online advertising, social media marketing and content marketing. The company was founded by Justin Mink, George Howard, Carlos Diaz, Ryan Whisenhunt, Nathan Hanks and Sean Hozumi in 2014 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Technology Services |
Jio, Inc.
 Jio, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Jio, Inc. develops cloud based mobile application to track kid’s information. It operates on a platform of cloud services and mobile apps to learn routine behavior and locations. The company was founded by John Renaldi and Roger Ady in 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Gamewisp, Inc.
Gamewisp, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gamewisp, Inc. develops an application for syncing saved games to the cloud. It operates an interaction, viewing, and monetization platform for live streamers and gaming YouTubers. The company was founded by Michael Anderson, Eli Hooten, Aaron Middleton and Andrew Wynans and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Technology Services |
Virtuous Software, Inc.
 Virtuous Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Virtuous Software, Inc. develops customer relationship management platform which helps to raise funds through online. It offers donor management, integrations, relationship intelligence and mobile applications. The company was founded by Gabriel Cooper in 2014 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Technology Services |
Math Venture Partners Management LLC
Math Venture Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Math Venture Partners Management LLC (Math Venture Partners) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, United States. | Finance |
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ Investment ManagersFinance Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center /Incubator/ (Chicagoland Entr Center) is a venture capital subsidiary of Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Chowly, Inc.
Chowly, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Chowly, Inc. provides technology-based restaurant industry solutions. It offers third party online ordering platform and helps restaurants streamline the delivery process and simplify technology across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The firm also offers business development, sales, and marketing services. The company was founded by Sterling Douglass, Brian Duncan, and Justin McNally and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
EatStreet, Inc.
EatStreet, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services EatStreet, Inc. provides online local food delivery service that connects users with favorite restaurants. Its online restaurant listing shows all the diners in a defined area and allows users to order for delivery and pickup online. The company was founded by Matt Howard, Eric Martell, and Alex Wyler in 2009 and is headquartered in Madison, WI. | Technology Services |
CardFlight, Inc.
CardFlight, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CardFlight, Inc. provides tools and technology for developers to build their own mobile point of sale. It offers swipesimple, turnkey mobile application that helps merchant service providers, banks and other financial institutions. The company was founded by Tim Saunders and Derek A. Webster in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
All4staff, Inc.
All4staff, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services All4staff, Inc. provides cloud-based human resources software solutions. It offers HR software, employee onboarding, human capital management (HCM), application tracking system, talent management, and human resources information systems. The company was founded by David Secunda and Arthur Nisnevich in 2013 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Technology Services |
Retrium, Inc.
 Retrium, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Retrium, Inc. develops and delivers software solution for agile retrospectives. The company was founded by David Horowitz and Ryan Detweiler in 2015 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD. | Technology Services |
MightyNest, LLC
 MightyNest, LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade MightyNest LLC operates online shopping platform for baby products. It offers kitchen products, table, lunch gear, water bottles, bath and body products, baby and toddler products, gifts and toys and other home products. The company was founded by Kristen Conn and Chris Conn on October 12, 2009 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL. | Retail Trade |
First Leads, Inc. (North Carolina)
 First Leads, Inc. (North Carolina) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services First Leads LLC engages in the development machine learning models for the real estate industry. It offers audience builder, seller scores, conversations and mobile applications, and appointments. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Technology Services |
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc.
 Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. develops technology platform that connects home buyers, agents and lenders. The company was founded by John Paasonen, Lance Poole, and Rutul Dave in 2015 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Technology Services |
71lbs, Inc.
 71lbs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 71lbs, Inc. provides FedEx and UPS money-back guarantee tracking systems on shipments. It offers data analytics and cost recovery to small and medium size companies to optimize shipping and logistic spend. The firm operates as a technology firm that looks beyond shipping, and utilizes shipping insights to provide instant savings and is a web-based "set and forget" service that automatically audits shipments handled by FedEx and UPS for small and medium-sized businesses, when the carriers don't deliver on time, the company files a refund request on the recipients behalf. The company was founded by Jose Li in 2012 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Technology Services |
GiveForward, Inc.
 GiveForward, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services GiveForward, Inc. operated as an online fundraising and donation website. The company was founded by Desiree Vargas-Wrigley and Ethan Austin in 2008 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
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