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About Us

Lighthouse Network is a national founder support organization committed to investing in the lives of founders—because we believe that strong, supported humans build stronger, more resilient companies.

 

We were born out of the startup accelerator world, but we’ve evolved. Today, Lighthouse Network is a growing community of innovators, mentors, and investors working across regions and sectors to center the whole person behind the business. From mental health and mindset to business strategy and capital connections, we provide long-term, human-centered support designed to help founders thrive—not just survive.
 

Through our flagship cohort program, ongoing founder and mentor networks, and curated capital access opportunities, we’re creating ripple effects of founder wellbeing and sustainable innovation across the country. We’ve helped launch hundreds of companies, driven millions in investment, and built an inclusive, values-aligned community that believes success is measured in more than just returns.

 

We’re not just lighting the way forward—we’re building the network that sustains it.

Our Board of Directors

Liz Doerr

Board Chair

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Joe Whitchurch

Past Chair

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James Barrett

Vice Chair

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Joe Belsterling

Board Member

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Allison Bridges

Board Member

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Jason Ferrell

Board Member

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Arnold Kim

Board Member

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Ajay Kori

Board Member

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Joe Kunkel

Board Member

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Ankit Mathur

Board Member

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Satya Rangarajan

Board Member

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Todd Nuckols

Ex-Officio

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Our Team

Lighthouse Network is powered by a small but mighty team deeply committed to founder-first support. With decades of combined experience across entrepreneurship, investing, events, education, and ecosystem building, our team brings both strategic and human-centered care to everything we do. What sets Lighthouse apart is not just our model—it’s the people behind it. Our success is made possible by a trusted team, an engaged board, and a national network of mentors and partners who show up for founders at every stage.

Debbie Irwin

Executive Director

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Connector and ecosystem builder with a decade in founder support. Debbie leads Lighthouse with a bold, human-centered vision and deep belief in founder-first innovation.

Glenna Croy

Program Director

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Program architect with a heart for service. Glenna brings nonprofit savvy and operational excellence to design founder experiences that truly meet people where they are.

Gina Galloway

Operations & Community Lead

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Ops and events pro who makes the magic happen. Gina keeps everything running smoothly with warmth, hustle, and an eye for detail that brings our programs to life.

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