Founding Members

UT Ventures’ founding members were the first to join the network, and helped lay the foundation for its launch and growth. Through their guidance and collaboration with UT Ventures leadership, they have played an integral role in shaping the network and advancing its mission.

  • Jeff Abbott

    Jeff Abbott

    UT Knoxville Haslam College of Business Adjunct Professor, former CEO of Ivanti

  • Randy Boyd

    Randy Boyd

    UT System President, Chairman of UT-Battelle, founder of Radio Systems Corporation

  • Marty Brown

    Marty Brown

    PYA CEO, Market Square Ventures Co-Founder and General Partner

  • Matt Hughes

    Matt Hughes

    Operating Partner at Franchise Equity Partners

  • Mike Otworth

    Mike Otworth

    Innventure Co-Founder and Executive Chairman to the Board

  • Gary Pratt

    Gary Pratt

    Surgical Review Corporation CEO and Vice Chairman

  • Tracy Thompson

    Focus Health Group CEO

  • Jim Wingett

    Jim Wingett

    Wolf River Capital Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer