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Will Cardwell
Courage Ventures and Open Circle Capital; Adjunct Professor, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Overview
Will Cardwell is an accomplished Venture Capitalist and Partner at Courage Ventures and Open Circle Capital, with a focus on investments in start-ups and diverse founders. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, bringing his expertise in corporate finance and entrepreneurship to the classroom. Will's career highlights include successfully investing in companies like Perfection42 and Eddy Travels, and his role as Executive Chairman at HUOLETI Oy, showcasing his leadership and strategic acumen in the business world.
Work Experience
Owner
2017 - Current
Partner
2016
Partner
2017
Teacher
2017
Teach "The Entrepreneurial Report"
Professor of Practice
2016
I teach New Ventures Discovery in the MBA Program (MBA@UNC) at Kenan-Flagler Business School, one of the top business schools in the US according to most rankings.
Executive Chairman
2018
Board Member
2016
Wellness Foundry's MealLoggerTM is a mobile nutrition coaching platform for health and fitness professionals. It enables private and small group coaching and peer support, with growing business in Europe and the US.
Member Board Of Directors
2015
Chairman of board of directors for Finnish Education technology and service accelerator.
Board member and advisor
2016
Treamer is an award-winning, fast-growing marketplace for low-skill, time consuming everyday chores. With Treamer, everyone can find jobs or become an employer.
Senior Advisor
2014
Advising high growth software company on strategic activities
Education
AllButDissertation
1992 - 1996
PostGraduate Studies
2004 - 2005
MBA
1991 - 1992
Bachelor's Degree
1981 - 1985