Pat Cerone stands out among venture investors for staying hands-on in the HR services world as Midwest Sales Director at OneDigital while also serving as Managing Director for Service Provider Capital’s Midwest efforts, building on earlier go-to-market and brand roles rather than a typical finance path. He’s also deeply woven into the Chicago startup scene personally, not just professionally, having kayaked alongside fellow investor Victor Gutwein during an annual open-water swim event for several years running, and he holds a History degree from Fordham rather than the usual finance or engineering background.