We are excited to announce that Troy Billett has joined the MEDC team on May 1st as our new Project Manager for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Troy brings an exceptional background in venture capital, startup incubation, and operational leadership that directly supports MEDC’s growing innovation ecosystem and aligns with our strategic pillars around startup support, target industry growth, and economic impact.
He has served as Chief Operating Officer at People360, increasing EBITDA by $2.3 million and doubling the company’s valuation through strategic investments in emerging technologies. He also brings valuable experience as a Venture Partner at Hexa Global Ventures and a Principal at Tech Wildcatters VC, managing deal flow from over 1,000 startup applicants annually and coordinating investor relationships across venture funds, angel groups, and corporate partners. His startup credentials are further underscored by his time as Director at OffGridBox, where he secured international development funding and built one of its first clean tech investment strategies.
With a degree in International Management and Applied Mathematics, Troy combines global perspective, analytical rigor, and a proven track record of building scalable ventures. His leadership will be key to expanding our Innovation Fund’s reach, deepening our Plug and Play engagement, and elevating McKinney as a premier destination for technology-driven growth.
Welcome Troy!
