Mike Smerklo is an entrepreneur, investor, and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. He is the co-founder and managing director of Next Coast Ventures, which has backed more than 40 companies across two funds, where he champions a new generation of entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in big markets. He is the author of Mr. Monkey and Me: A Real Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs.

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