Steve Jobs once said, "You always have to see your recommendations through all action stages. And accumulate scar tissue from the mistakes and pick yourself up off the ground and dust yourself off. Only then do you learn a fraction of what you can."
In that spirit, I am leveraging my own scar tissue from 30 years of experience to help others navigate the journey of innovation, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem building.
The Story Behind 62x Ventures
It all began with an idea to pay it forward—to leverage my 30 years of experience in academia, technology, and innovation ecosystems to help others build and scale organizations, places, and purposes that empower people to thrive at the intersection of purpose and opportunity.
Fun Fact: The Meaning of 62x
The name 62x is no accident—it represents a perfect triple in my own journey:
Born in 1962 near the 62nd northern latitude in Norway.
“Graduated” at 62 years of age, transitioning from academia and ecosystem leadership to launching 62x Ventures.
… and 62 became my multiplier—a symbol of growth, transformation, impact, …
Just like the power of multiplication, 62x Ventures was created to expand possibilities, scale opportunities, and accelerate innovation for the next generation of entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, and investors.
Partner with 62x Ventures to unlock the magic and drive your success!
What We Do
At 62x Ventures, we help developers, universities, cities, investors, and entrepreneurs craft strategies and execution plans to build innovation ecosystems, launch startups, and cultivate venture investors—creating lasting value and driving sustainable growth.
With over 30 years of experience, our founder has been at the forefront of technology leadership, venture investment, and ecosystem development—from leading Rice University’s Ken Kennedy Institute to helping launch Houston’s Ion innovation hub.
We work with clients to:
✔ Develop and implement innovation hub and district strategies
✔ Forge industry collaborations and strategic partnerships
✔ Navigate startup and venture investment opportunities
✔ Design programs that foster community and talent development
✔ Build shared and collaborative infrastructure to support growth
At 62x Ventures, we don’t just advise—we get on the bus with you and your team to help explore what lies beyond the horizon.
Our Approach
At 62x Ventures, we seamlessly integrate with your team—serving as thought partners and catalysts to strengthen the strategic development of your innovation ecosystem. Whether you're building a district, launching a hub or program, or scaling as a founder or startup, our work is focused on looking beyond the horizon and fostering the partnerships and collaborations essential for long-term success.
With a deep background in technology, community development, and ecosystem building, we know how to design environments that support entrepreneurs, attract industry partners, and encourage cross-sector engagement.
Drawing from the founder’s leadership experience—including roles in academia, national cyberinfrastructure strategy, and the development of the Ion—we understand what it takes to build collaborative infrastructure that enables scale and supports thriving, inclusive innovation communities.
Why Work with 62x Ventures?
At 62x Ventures, we’re committed to helping you move from idea to vision to execution. We partner with you to drive sustainable growth, guided by clearly defined goals and measurable KPIs—tailored to your district, hub, program, or venture.
Our focus is on implementation and impact. We help ensure your innovation strategy stays aligned with evolving best practices and emerging technologies—so you’re not just adapting to change, you’re leading it.
We’d love to hear your idea and vision. Let’s work together to build a vibrant, locally anchored, and future-focused innovation ecosystem that is right for your geography.
Let’s talk about turning your vision into reality. 🚀