Liz Keehner is a Senior Associate with Next Level Ventures, an early-stage investment firm based in Des Moines. Liz manages deal sourcing, diligence, and investments for Next Level’s two Iowa-focused venture funds. Prior to Next Level, Liz worked as a Venture Analyst at Ag Ventures Alliance where she led investments into pre-seed and seed stage AgTech startups. Additionally, Liz serves on the Board of 1 Million Cups Des Moines. She attended the University of Northern Iowa where she received a B.A. in Finance.