Rich Heise
Prominent Chicago-based tech investor and entrepreneur who founded Magnitude Networks and was an early investor/board member in companies including Groupon, InnerWorkings, Echo Global Logistics and MediaBank, collectively associated with billions in market value.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 11min
E11: Groupon's Rich Heise: He Quietly Built $35B Of Companies
Rich Heise, Chicago tech investor and entrepreneur who founded Magnitude Networks and backed companies like Groupon and Echo, recounts his Silicon Valley and Midwestern journey. He talks about timing in tech, building repeatable business models, navigating IPOs and partnerships, and why he keeps launching startups. He also shares stories about resilience, community rituals like Old Man Hoops, and managing wealth and legacy.
