Overview
Mark Volchek is a Founding Partner at Las Olas Venture Capital [1], having transitioned from entrepreneurship to venture capital [2]. Volchek founded Higher One in 2000, serving in various capacities including Founder and CEO [10], Founder and CFO [9], and Founder and Director [7] through 2016 [7]. Beyond Las Olas, Volchek has held concurrent roles as Managing Member of High Tide Capital LLC since October 2008 [5] and as Chairman of the Florida Venture Forum since July 2017 [4]. Volchek previously directed the South Florida Chapter of the Founder Institute from July 2015 to January 2019 [6]. Volchek holds both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Economics from Yale University, completed between 1996 and 2000 [11][12].
Profile introduction
Entrepreneur turned VC.
Career history
- Founding PartnerJan 2016 to presentLas Olas Venture Capital
- ChairmanJul 2017 to presentFlorida Venture Forum
- Managing MemberOct 2008 to presentHigh Tide Capital LLC
- Director for South Florida ChapterJul 2015 to Jan 2019The Founder Institute
- Founder & DirectorMar 2000 to Aug 2016Higher One
- Founder & CEOJun 2012 to Apr 2014Higher One
- Founder & CFOMar 2002 to Jun 2012Higher One
- Founder & CEOJan 2000 to Mar 2002Higher One
Education
Master's degree, Economics1998 - 2000Yale University
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