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Mickey Swortzel

Executive operating partner specializing in venture investing and industrial technology

Roll Tack VenturesUniversity of DaytonIndianapolis, IN25 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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2x co-founder with 2+ years in venture, where they led deal sourcing and built systems to surface roughly 3,500 deals annually using relationship networks, scout programs, and AI tools. Brings a rare mix of founder experience and investor-side pattern recognition, with strong conviction around solving real, monetizable problems.

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Key Strengths

  • Led deal sourcing for a venture firm
  • Built relationships with early-stage VC firms
  • Developed venture scout and internship programs
  • Created AI-enabled sourcing process generating ~3,500 deals annually
  • 2x co-founder with zero-to-exit startup experience
  • Strong judgment on market demand, scalability, and startup viability
  • Deep familiarity with VC, accelerator, and university incubator ecosystems

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Experience

Operating Partner (Non-Investment Role)Roll Tack Ventures · Jan 2024 – Present
Entrepreneur in ResidencePurdue Ventures · Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
DirectorNew Eagle · Jan 2021 – Jan 2023
Chief Operating OfficerNew Eagle · Jan 2008 – Jan 2021
Marketing Manager, MotoTronMotoTron · Jan 2003 – Jan 2008
Co-FounderNew Eagle · Jan 2000 – Jan 2003
Board of Directors, Compensation CommitteeNew Eagle · Jan 2022 – Presentpart-time
Board of DirectorsNetSpeek · Jan 2025 – Presentpart-time
Advisory Board MemberThe Kernel, LLC · Jan 2024 – Presentpart-time
Investment CommitteeBlue Nexus Ventures · Jan 2023 – Jan 2024part-time
Human Capital Management and GTM CommitteesTargatek, Inc · Jan 2023 – Jan 2024part-time
Entrepreneur MentorUniversity of Michigan · Jan 2017 – Presentpart-time
Entrepreneur MentorPurdue Foundry · Jan 2021 – Jan 2022part-time
Board Member, Finance Committee MemberAnn Arbor SPARK · Jan 2018 – Jan 2021part-time

Education

University of Daytonmaster, Business Administration
Miami Universitybachelor, Economics

Awards

  • Fast Track Award - Ann Arbor Economic Development
  • Women to Watch - Women Presidents Organization
  • Enterprising Women of the Year Award - Enterprising Women Magazine

Skills

Go-to-Market StrategyStrategic PlanningP&L ManagementComplianceInventory ManagementContract NegotiationOperations ManagementEarly-Stage Technology Scouting & EvaluationDiligence Process DesignPortfolio SupportAcademic PartnershipsMarket AnalysisCompetitive AnalysisCapital AllocationLeadership of Technical Organization

Languages

English

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Mickey SwortzelExecutive operating partner specializing in venture investing and industrial technology