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Gerry Hays, JD, QAI

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Practicing Professor of Finance at Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
📍 Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Gerry Hays is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits who transitioned into academia. As a Practicing Professor at Indiana Universitys Kelley School of Business, he specializes in venture capital and entrepreneurial finance. He authored "The First-Time Founders Equity Bible" and founded Dorio to democratize startup investing through his "VentureStaking" model.

Outside of his professional roles, Gerry is passionate about mentoring the next generation of founders and creating a more inclusive and accessible venture capital ecosystem. A recommendation described him as a dedicated friend and family man. He has also expressed an interest in the music of Pink Floyds Roger Waters.

He holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor degree from Indiana University and is a member of the Indiana Bar.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Practicing Professor of Finance
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Democratizing Venture
His current company, Dorio, and "VentureStaking" model are designed to open up startup investing opportunities for non-accredited, retail investors.
Founder Mentorship
As an experienced entrepreneur and long-time professor, he focuses on educating and guiding aspiring founders, particularly through the complexities of raising capital.
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Career

Work history

1-2004
Practicing Professor of Finance
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
4-2018
Founder
Doriot
6-2005 - 6-2018
Co-Founder (Bootstrapped, Acquired)
Charley Biggs' Chicken N' Sauce
8-2008 - 3-2013
Co-Founder (Venture-backed, Acquired)
Pear (formerly Apparel Media Group)
8-1999 - 6-2003
Founder (Venture-backed, Acquired)
HomeYeah
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Media appearances

Why the Wealthy Get the Deals—and How Doriot Is Changing That .... Featured in Spotify
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Kelley Entrepreneurial Finance Professor, Founder of Doriot. Featured in Wild Business Growth Podcast (Libsyn)
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Education
1993 - 1997
JD
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts
Indiana University Bloomington
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