United States Patent and Trademark Office
United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court, District of Colorado
United States District Court
Michigan, Colorado

Jeff graduated from Northwestern University in 2004 with degrees in Engineering and Economics. He then earned his JD and master’s degrees in International Studies and Medical Informatics, and he also studied economics at Harvard University.

PROOV – Managing Director
After securing several key patents in women’s health testing, Jeff Schell guided Proov to millions in revenue and successfully completed a Series A round at a ~$40MM post-money valuation.

TranS1 – CEO
Following the acquisition of over 50 patent and trademark assets from NASDAQ-traded TranS1 after its failed merger, Jeff contributed more than 25 additional patent and trademark filings. As CEO for several years, he led TranS1 to its first cash flow positive operations and ultimately achieved an eight-figure exit.

Rocky Mountain Patent – Founder
Jeff founded the renowned patent law firm Rocky Mountain Patent, which he merged with a major national law firm in 2018 after successfully exiting a separate medical device venture. He led the growth practice for the national firm for several years before returning to solo practice with Schell IP, where he continues to lead and advise other ventures.

TechStars, Boomtown Accelerator, University of Colorado
Jeff regularly serves as an advisor and educator for numerous recognized organizations and their members, remaining on faculty at the University of Colorado.

TiE – President
TiE Global is one of the largest entrepreneurship organizations in the world, with a global investor group that plays a significant role in seed-stage investing. TiE’s mission is to leverage the power of ideas to transform entrepreneurship and foster business growth through its five pillars: mentoring, networking, education, incubation, and funding.

Biz Magazine recognized Jeff as one of the 25 “Most Influential Young Professionals.” He was also a finalist for the Post’s “Innovator of the Year” and “Trailblazer” awards. In 2017, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock invited Jeff to join the city’s official trade delegation to South Africa and Kenya.

Jeff has held the position of President of TiE and served as a member of the Denver Downtown Partnership Economic Development Council. He has also represented various companies and charities on multiple boards.

Business Journal , Ventures Growth Practice Leadership

Business Journal, TranS1 Spotlight

Yahoo Finance, Erez Capital Adds 40 Venture Partners and Announces Funding Commitment

Cision, Proov to Expand Line With Funding Commitment

Biz, TiE Launches Startup Power Rankings

MKA Insights, Venture Consulting

Daily Camera, Proov Raises $9.7M in Series A round