Abby Kursel is a notable woman in the field of technology. She is a partner at gener8tor, where she started as the first employee in 2013 and eventually became a partner in 2019. Currently, she oversees a team of 120-plus full-time employees in 46 cities, 22 states, and three countries. Her dedication and leadership have been a beacon for the company.
Troy Vosseller, co-founder of gener8tor, acknowledges Kursel’s significant contributions to the company and the entrepreneurial community at large. He credits her for shaping the entrepreneurial landscape in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the United States. Kursel, along with partner Maggie Brickerman, played a pivotal role in creating gener8tor’s gBETA accelerator program for local startups and leading the nationally recognized investment accelerator.
Thanks to Kursel’s and Brickerman’s leadership, gener8tor’s startup alumni have collectively raised over $2 billion in follow-on venture capital and provided employment to more than 11,000 individuals. Some of the notable startups from gener8tor’s portfolio include Fiveable, The Way Out, GenoPalate, and Bright Cellars. Their impact on the technology and startup ecosystem is undeniable.