Innovate Mississippi President and CEO Tony Jeff was recently honored by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of the state’s leading technology experts.
Tony was named to the 2017 “Top in Tech” class alongside 27 other distinguished individuals and companies that are making significant contributions to technology and innovation within Mississippi. The 2017 class was honored at an awards luncheon held June 22 in Jackson.
Having served at Innovate Mississippi for 14 years, Tony advises and assists entrepreneurs in bringing their innovations successfully to market. He has coached more than 1000 entrepreneurial ventures, helping them strategize, connect with mentors and secure funding. He has also consulted with companies that successfully raised more than $170 million in private equity financing.
Tony received a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Mississippi State University, a Master of Business from the Kellogg School of Management, and a Master of Engineering from the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University through the Master of Management and Manufacturing program.
Visit http://msbusiness.com/mississippis-top-tech-awards/top-tech-current-winners/ for a list of the Mississippi Business Journal’s 2017 “Top in Tech” honorees.
Innovate Mississippi is a nonprofit organization with the mission to drive innovation and technology-based economic development for the State of Mississippi. Visit www.innovate.ms to learn more.