Plains Ventures Invests in Medefy Health
Plains Ventures is proud to announce our latest investment in Medefy Health, a company revolutionizing how employees interact with their healthcare benefits. Founded in 2013 by Matt Scovil and Nathan Gilchrist, Medefy is on a mission to simplify the often-complex world of healthcare through a centralized, digital benefits navigation tool. With an emphasis on transparency, […]
i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments
i2E, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the growth of startups and entrepreneurs in Oklahoma, is proud to announce surpassing the $100 million mark in total investments. This achievement highlights their continued commitment to driving innovation and economic growth across Oklahoma and beyond. Since first investing in Oklahoma startups in 1999, i2E, and now its […]
FDA Approval is Not the End of the Road
By, Meredith Wilkerson. Ph.D. Whether you are developing a therapeutic, diagnostic, or medical device, FDA approval is not the end of the road. We often hear from founders: “once our [innovation] is FDA approved, we will be acquired.” Indeed, many founders become hyper-focused on obtaining FDA approval, and sometimes we see them forget that ultimately, […]
Founder Spotlight: Dan Clark, Linear Health Science
Founder Spotlight: Dan Clark, Co-Founder & CEO of Linear Health Sciences In this Founder Spotlight, we talk to Dan Clark, Co-Founder and CEO of Linear Health Sciences, about the journey behind creating life-saving medical devices like the Orchid Safety Release Valve. From navigating complex regulations to the challenges of commercialization, Dan shares his insights and […]
Founder Spotlight: Edna Martinson, Boddle
Founder Spotlight: Edna Martinson, Co-Founder of Boddle In this Founder Spotlight, we chat with Edna Martinson, the inspiring co-founder of Boddle, an edtech company that uses gaming to engage students and improve learning outcomes. Edna shares her personal journey, the challenges of launching a tech company, and the strategies that have driven Boddle’s success. Let’s […]
An Ode to Tulsa Remote
An Ode to Tulsa Remote Author: Justin Wilson I was happy to see an excellent piece published this morning in the Harvard Business Review by Walter Frick examining the effectiveness of the Tulsa Remote program. Moreover, I was even happier to see that the article points to objective measures like the $13 of economic activity […]
The Most Optimistic Hallway in Oklahoma
The Most Optimistic Hallway in Oklahoma Author: Justin Wilson In my first blog post a few weeks ago, I talked about the history of Plains Ventures and how it was born – not out of an explicit desire to be a VC, but out of a single-minded focus on serving entrepreneurs and building valuable companies. […]
Getting to Know Plains Ventures
Getting to Know Plains Ventures Author: Justin Wilson Good morning! I am delighted to officially open the doors on the Plains Ventures blog—almost as delighted as I was about a year ago when I became managing director and president of what is now Plains Ventures, the private, for-profit venture capital fund management firm formerly known […]
