International Collegiate Angels Network

People who have built ventures, networks, and campus programs.

ICAN is led by operators and educators with decades of experience at the intersection of campus innovation and venture funding.

Leadership Team

Tom Duening

Tom Duening

Founder & Chief Driver

Founder and CEO of ICAN, entrepreneur, investor, and academic with four decades of experience building ventures and entrepreneurship programs.

Bder Khan

Bder Khan

Tech Driver

Software developer and technical leader with 8+ years of experience building intelligent systems, automation, and data-driven products.

Manuel Rodriguez

Manuel Rodriguez

Operations Driver

Entrepreneur and operator with over a decade of experience building ventures, leading teams, and turning ideas into operating businesses.

Advisory Board

Seren Rumjancevs

Seren Rumjancevs

Advisory Board

Business management professional with two decades of experience in innovation, technology, and organizational leadership.

Tim Kelley

Tim Kelley

Advisory Board

Global entrepreneur with experience building 10+ companies, raising over $100M, and leading ventures across five continents.

Jim Waldrop

Jim Waldrop

Advisory Board

Retired USAF Lt Col, executive, and serial entrepreneur with experience across technology, construction, and real estate.

David Allen

David Allen

Advisory Board

Technology executive with 40+ years of experience in management, university technology transfer, and venture consulting.

Craig Swiatek

Craig Swiatek

Advisory Board

Business owner and consultant with deep experience in finance, operations, and executive leadership.