Primary Job Title Partner Primary Organization 
Wakestream Ventures
Gender Male
Investor Type Investor Stage Number of Exits
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Rick DeVos is an entrepreneur. With a past in successful (and unsuccessful) startups, investment, and a fascination with platforms that people can use their creativity to create value, he founded Start Garden and it's VC spin-out, Wakestream Ventures. Rick’s projects include Spout.com, The Common, Momentum, ArtPrize, 5×5 Night, and Start
Garden. Rick graduated from Calvin College in 2004 with a degree in Communication and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Grand Rapids Art Museum and Urban Institute for Contemporary Art. You can find Rick flying a helicopter (no lie), singing karaoke with friends, or capturing photos on his travels. Rick resides in Ada with his wife, Melissa, their 2 daughters, and their dog.
