Jeff Cantalupo

Jeff Cantalupo is the founder and managing partner of Listen, a consumer-focused venture capital firm. Jeff has also served as an investor and board director for Codeverse, The Fresh Factory, and Factor_.

Prior to Listen, Jeff was the CEO of Rise Gardens, a Chicago-based startup that revolutionized urban farming. Jeff also served as the CEO of Miss Grass, a cannabis lifestyle brand, and as the COO of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

In addition to their work in the private sector, Jeff has also been active in the nonprofit world. Jeff is a former board member of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana and is currently on the board of Calm.com.

Jeff Cantalupo studied economics as an undergraduate at the University of Iowa.

Some individuals on their team include Mike Apostal - Venture Partner, Ryan Sievert - Head of Design, and Shawn Dennis - Venture Partner.