LEAD principal Justin oversees early-stage investments and portfolio management and has contributed to more than 20 transactions. He previously worked at a holding company that acquired youth sports event companies and built a ball-tracking platform.
Kaiwen Liu joined LEAD in 2023 and focuses on deal flow, due diligence, and market research. He previously played professional golf on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour and graduated from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Thomas Rudy has mentored leAD since 2017 and co-founded WhiteRock, an advisory firm working on M&A and investments in sports and entertainment. He is also a co-founder and managing partner of New York-based venture capital fund Elevate Innovation Partners.
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Lake Nona
Operating Status: Operating
Lake Nona Fund: Investing in early-stage startups innovating in sports and health.