Jeremie Bacon

Jeremie Bacon is a seasoned entrepreneur and educator with extensive experience in various sectors. As Co-Founder of The Forge: Lemont Quarries, one of the largest outdoor adventure parks in the U.S., Jeremie provides exciting recreational activities for diverse audiences. Currently serving as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Jeremie teaches New Venture Strategy, focusing on frameworks for evaluating and developing businesses. Additionally, Jeremie holds roles as Board Director at Chata.ai, Executive Chairman for HomeKey Systems, and Strategic Advisor for Centerfin, DMI, Tradespoon, and Blue Horizon Software Holdings. With an academic background that includes a Master’s Degree in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies from Brigham Young University, Jeremie combines educational expertise with entrepreneurial insight to drive innovation and growth across multiple ventures.