TODD SCHWARZINGER | Refinery Ventures - Venture in the Mid-West! - University Startups??? - S1E5

Peter Saddington interviews Todd Schwarzinger, a partner at Refinery Ventures, about venture capital in the Midwest. Schwarzinger recounts his transition from consulting and investment banking to focusing on early-stage ventures, particularly in healthcare. He discusses his initial work in healthcare consulting, driven by the potential to impact lives positively, and his subsequent career in investment banking, primarily focused on biopharma M&A. Schwarzinger expresses a passion for early-stage startups and the challenges of finding leadership experience in areas with innovative ideas. He shares insights from his experience building the first B2B exchange for the chemicals space, highlighting his early involvement in technological innovation, and explains his shift towards venture capital as a way to support emerging companies.