Reed is an investor, founder, and community builder. He is the Founding Partner of Groove Capital—the area's predominant Pre-Seed investor in Minnesota-based startups—and a Co-founder of the Groove Investment Group—Minnesota's largest and most active angel investor group. He has co-founded and/or worked in a variety of technology startups and community resources, including BETA and Twin Cities Startup Week. His experience provides both an unparalleled platform for local deal flow and a detailed knowledge of the ingredients required to grow an early-stage startup.