Tim Grace

Tim Grace is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor, currently serving as Managing Director for a new program at Techstars in partnership with The Ohio State University and the Timashev Foundation. As a highly regarded All Star Mentor within the Techstars network, Tim demonstrates expertise in guiding startups through mentorship roles in various accelerator programs, including Techstars Boulder and Chicago. Tim co-founded LongJump, a Chicago-based venture fund aimed at supporting emerging founders with capital and community resources. Previous experience includes roles as Co-founder and COO of Draftbit, Advisor to Paro.io, and Principal at Hypothetical Labs, where strategic consulting for startups was a primary focus. Educational background includes studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and The Starter League, specializing in HTML/CSS.