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Troy Henikoff

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Managing Director at MATH Venture Partners
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Troy Henikoff is the Managing Director at MATH Venture Partners, leveraging over 30 years of experience building technology businesses. He also serves as a Lecturer at Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management and is a Senior Advisor at Techstars. Colleagues describe him as a tenacious, inventive, and passionate problem-solver.

Outside of his primary roles, Troy is deeply involved in fostering startup ecosystems, particularly in Chicago and Toronto. He actively promotes and supports emerging companies and tech communities, sharing updates and celebrating their growth and milestones with his network.

He co-founded the influential Techstars Chicago accelerator program, which has helped launch numerous successful startups.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Early-Stage Investing
As Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners, he focuses on early to middle-stage funds, specifically targeting teams with strong customer acquisition DNA.
Entrepreneurship Education
He teaches courses on Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, shaping the next generation of founders.
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Career

Work history

3-2014
Managing Director
MATH Venture Partners
11-2012
Lecturer of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Kellogg School of Management
6-2024
Senior Advisor
Techstars
Board Member
CardFlight
11-2016
Board Member
Built In
In the press

Media appearances

Tech Scenes Unplugged with Troy Henikoff, Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners. Featured in MATH Venture Partners Blog
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Crafting a Great Pitch & Transforming Startups in 90 Days – Troy Henikoff, MATH Venture Partners. Featured in Built In Chicago
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Education
Master's degree
Northwestern University
1988 - 1990
MBA Coursework
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
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