Jennifer Hankins Appointed as CEO & President of Rev1 Ventures
Rev1 Ventures has appointed Jennifer Hankins as its new Chief Executive Officer and President. With over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship, economic development, and ecosystem building, Hankins joins from Tulsa Innovation Labs where she led efforts that resulted in significant regional funding wins. Her appointment follows a national search aimed at continuing Rev1's mission to support entrepreneurs and drive innovation across Ohio. Hankins has previously held leadership roles with the Tulsa Regional Chamber and Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development team, contributing to growth in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Sue Zazon, Board Chair of Rev1 Ventures, praised Hankins for her ability to unite stakeholders around shared opportunities that can strengthen regional economies. Tom Walker, executive chairman of the board, expressed confidence in her leadership to elevate Rev1's impact. Rev1 has supported over 1,700 startups and generated more than $7.7 billion in economic impact since its launch. The organization recently expanded into downtown Columbus with a new innovation hub for technology startups.
Topics: economic development entrepreneurship venture capital