Justin Cohen
Co-Founder & Managing Principal @ Petite Acres | Venture Investing & Advisor
- Role
- Mentor at Founder Institute
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Justin Cohen
Startup Veteran | Early-Stage Investor | Real Estate DeveloperWith 20 years of frontline experience in operating, investing, and advising, I\'ve helped sculpt the growth trajectories of some of America’s fastest-expanding companies. Starting from the ground up, I was pivotal in driving over $1 billion in exits as one of the earliest employees at several trailblazing startups. I\'m currently channeling this expertise into developing Petite Acres, an innovative luxury event and retreat destination in New Buffalo, MI, while continuing to empower early-stage startups through strategic investments via Bionic Capital.Career Highlights:Leadership: Built and led cross-functional teams of 100+ in marketing, operations, product, and technology, nurturing a culture of innovation and accountability.Growth: Scaled a startup from $500K to $100M+ in revenue as CMO & CPO, and developed yearly budgets exceeding $50M.Innovation: Spearheaded PropTech advancements, including online showings, applications, leases, and rental reporting.Acquisitions: Led a FinTech acquisition, seamlessly integrating and re-launching the product.Mentorship: Active mentor at TechStars, 1871, and MetaProp, guiding the next generation of entrepreneurs.Investments: Angel investor in 15+ companies, including 2 unicorns and 1 IPO, with a keen eye for disruptive potential.I thrive on challenges that blend creativity with analytical rigor and am always eager to connect with fellow innovators and thought leaders in technology and real estate.
Experience
Mentor
Apr 2024 — Present
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Business - Bachelors of Science, Entrepreneurship and Management
2001 — 2005
Skills
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Strategic Partnerships
- Product Development
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Pay Per Click (Ppc)
- Ppc
- Start-Ups
- Business Strategy
- Marketing
- Online Marketing
- Brand Development
- Lead Generation
- Customer Acquisition
- Strategy
- Business Development
- Digital Marketing
- Management
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Outdoor Advertising
- Operations Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Multi-Channel Marketing
- Product Management
- Online Advertising
- Call Center Development
- New Business Development
- Email Marketing
- Leadership
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