Liz Keehner is known as Iowa's first female fund manager at Next Level Ventures, a milestone she connects to a broader push to support women in venture and among founders, and she also serves as president of the Iowa Venture Capital Association, helping lead efforts to bring more institutional capital into Iowa's venture-backed companies. Her path includes hands-on work at Ag Ventures Alliance and board-observer roles spanning agriculture, water technology, animal health, and medical devices, and she's also active in the community through groups like 1 Million Cups Des Moines and Iowa's women's angel network, making her as much a connector for founders as an investor.