Joe Maruschak

Joe Maruschak currently serves as Managing Director at Aventurine Capital Group, leveraging their expertise to support inventors and entrepreneurs in maximizing the potential of their intellectual property. Additionally, Maruschak holds the positions of COO/President at Tech4Rights, where the mission focuses on transforming activism through technology, and General Partner at Coast to Crest Fund, which invests in early-stage startups. Furthermore, Maruschak serves as Entrepreneur In Residence at the University of Cincinnati's Center for Entrepreneurship, advising students and researchers on venture launches. With a background in investment across multiple companies including Defunkify, Nulia, and Bitcork, along with a prior role as Startup Coach at the University of Oregon, Maruschak's experience is deeply rooted in fostering innovation and growth. Maruschak earned a Bachelor of Science in Design from the University of Oregon.