Craig Vodnik

Craig Vodnik is an individual angel investor based in Chicago, IL. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Craig Vodnik

Craig Vodnik is an individual angel investor based in Chicago, IL, who previously served as co-founder and VP of Operations for Cleverbridge, a multinational e-commerce software company. He invests primarily in early-stage technology startups, with a focus on the Digital Media and Technology sectors, and is active through Hyde Park Angels, where he co-chairs the Digital Media and Technology subgroup. While his typical check size and lead/follow behavior are not publicly documented, he has made at least five recorded investments, including a 2020 investment in Ocient, a database software firm. Notable portfolio companies include Ocient and HiFi Clinic, which he co-founded in 2013. Vodnik is known as a mentor to entrepreneurs, advising startups through Catapult in Chicago and Enterprise Works at the University of Illinois, where he earned a BS in Nuclear Engineering. He has publicly shared his investment perspective by presenting workshops on what angel investors look for, though no published articles or distinctive written viewpoints are cited in available sources.

Craig Vodnik at a glance

Role
Angel Investor
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Mr. Craig Vodnik is a Co-Founder of Cleverbridge and serves as its Vice President, Operations. Craig's Internet expertise dates back to 1995 when, as Webmaster of the Chicago Tribune, he was key to launching the paper online. In addition to serving as Project Manager, North America for Europe's leading ecommerce provider, Craig also worked in advertising and financial services. He has a degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He also serves as Board Member at Hyde Park Angels. Craig is a co-founder of cleverbridge, the market leading full-service e-commerce platform for software and subscription model businesses. Craig started the business with 3 co-founders in 2005 and bootstrapped the company to profitability in two years. Today

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Craig Vodnik (Chicago, IL, United States) — sector focus: Mr. Craig Vodnik is a Co-Founder of Cleverbridge and serves as its Vice President, Operations. Craig's Internet expertise dates back to 1995 when, as Webmaster….
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Craig Vodnik is based in Chicago, IL, United States.

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