An accomplished investment executive, Joe Hede brings more than two decades of experience to his work as a co-founder of Rocket Strategies, a venture capital firm based in Norwalk, Connecticut. In this leadership role, he guides a fund that strives to make a profit by consciously investing in business endeavors that help make the world a better place. Under the direction of Joe Hede, Rocket Strategies maintains a client base that includes CEOs, angel investors, entrepreneurs, and other executives.

Joe Hede holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Monmouth University, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and graduated with honors. Prior to founding Rocket Strategies, Mr. Hede held a number of leadership positions with investment funds and financial institutions, including serving as a senior managing director for Paulson Capital Equity, Roth Capital Partners, and Advanced Equity Inc., where he was consistently honored as a top producer.

Outside of his professional life, Joe Hede gives back to the community through his support of nonprofit groups and organizations. A longtime supporter of the American Cancer Society and breast cancer awareness groups, he currently focuses on raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Foundation in honor of his late father.