Jason Gross Joins InsurTech-Focused VC Firm ManchesterStory

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June 23, 2021

ManchesterStory Group (Des Moines), a venture capital firm partnering with companies in the InsurTech, FinTech and HealthTech Sectors, has announced that Jason Gross is joining the company as Vice President and Head of Platform.

Jason Gross Joins InsurTech-Focused VC Firm ManchesterStory

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ManchesterStory Group (Des Moines), a venture capital firm partnering with companies in the InsurTech, FinTech and HealthTech Sectors, has announced that Jason Gross is joining the company as Vice President and Head of Platform.

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