Erica Wassinger has spent her career helping entrepreneurs build companies that matter—and helping investors recognize them before everyone else does. As General Partner at Proven Ventures, Erica works alongside founders to navigate the moments that define a company's future: finding product-market fit, building a go-to-market engine, hiring leadership teams, raising capital thoughtfully, and creating businesses that can endure long after the excitement of the startup phase has passed. Previously, Erica co-founded The Startup Collaborative, helping shape Nebraska's entrepreneurial ecosystem, raising millions of dollars to support founders.