Great Lakes Venture Capital Summit

Our Mission

The Great Lakes Venture Capital Summit is dedicated to fostering a thriving venture capital network within the region, centered around community, connectivity, and trust. We empower our members to cultivate stronger and more meaningful business relationships within our industry, enhancing our collective success.

Meet the Founding Members

Founded in 2024, the Great Lakes Venture Capital Summit is led by a volunteer leadership team of Venture Capitalists and Kaleb Dumot, founder of Integrity Power Search, a leading search firm for startups.

Tim Schigel: Managing Partner at Refinery Ventures; Board Member at Great Lakes VCA.

Tim Schigel

Managing Partner

Refinery Ventures

Camila Noordeloos: General Partner at Grand Ventures; Board Member at Great Lakes VCA.

Camila Noordeloos

General Partner

Grand Ventures

Adrian Fortino: Managing Director at Mercury Fund; Board Member at Great Lakes VCA.

Adrian Fortino

Managing Director

Mercury

Chad Summe: Managing Partner at eGateway Capital; Board Member at Great Lakes VCA.

Chad Summe

Managing Partner

eGateway Capital

Kaleb Dumot

Founder & Managing Partner

Integrity Power Search

Annual Summit

Great Lakes Venture Capital Summit

French Lick & West Baden, Indiana

June 25th – 26th 2025

French Lick and West Baden Springs, Indiana, location of the inaugural Great Lakes VCA Annual Summit for 2025.

The Inaugural Great Lakes Venture Capital Summit will host over 50 Venture Capitalists from the top funds across the Great Lakes Region.

Become a Strategic Partner

The Great Lakes Venture Capital Summit unites the most active venture investors and technology investment firms in our region, and we offer a variety of levels to meet your company's strategic goals. Message Kaleb Dumot if you are interested in learning more.

Message Kaleb Dumot to Learn More

kaleb@integritypowersearch.com

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