Patrick Fitzgerald

Patrick FitzGerald is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in venture investing, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Currently serving as a Partner at Mach49 since November 2022, Patrick has also held the position of President and CEO at TFC Ventures Group since 2014, focusing on transforming client projects into reality for several institutions, including the University of Utah and Habitat for Humanity. As a Lecturer and Startup Advisor at The Wharton School, Patrick teaches entrepreneurship at both the MBA and undergraduate levels. Additional roles include serving as an Angel Investor and Advisor since 2005, holding the title of Entrepreneur in Residence at BNY Mellon from 2021 to 2023, and previously acting as Vice President of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Patrick's entrepreneurial experience includes founding and leading innovative companies such as Nanny Caddy LLC and ReProduct, as well as sourcing investments for numerous startups through DreamIt Ventures. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.