Helping early-stage entrepreneurs grow from six figures to over $1 million.
Our mission at EO Accelerator Nebraska is to empower entrepreneurs with the tools, accountability and community to aggressively grow and master their business.
EO Accelerator Chair
Founder & CEO, Dundee Venture Capital
Mark Hasebroock founded Dundee Venture Capital in 2010 to provide early-stage funding in the Midwest. Dundee manages over $100 million, investing in fifty early-stage tech companies. Hasebroock’s entrepreneurial background includes founding Giftcertificates.com and Hayneedle, which was acquired by Walmart. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumnus with an MBA from Creighton, he is Nebraska’s first Kauffman Fellow. He balances his professional life with his wife of 40 years, Jane, and their eight children.
Additional GTKY Questions
EO Accelerator Co-Chair
CEO, EAD
Stephen Lichter, P.E., is a seasoned engineering leader and the Chief Executive Officer of EAD: Engineering, Controls, and Construction Management, a role he has held for over two decades since April 2001. With a passion for “Spreading hope around the world,” Stephen brings a wealth of experience in diverse engineering and management roles. Prior to leading EAD, he served as the Director of Engineering at Biovance Technologies, Inc. from 1997 to 2001, and as a Project Engineer at C.J. Schneider Engineering. His career began at Burns & McDonnell as a Mechanical Engineer in 1992. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he completed his studies in 1991.
EO Accelerator Sponsorship Chair
CEO, Keystone Financial Services
Travis Sholin is the CEO and Wealth Advisor at Keystone Financial, specializing in estate planning and intergenerational wealth for high-net-worth families and business owners. He holds a Ph.D., MBA, and Finance degree, and is a Certified Financial Planner™ with securities and life insurance licenses.
Travis integrates financial therapy into his practice and is active in the Omaha Business Ethics Alliance. A committed Rotarian and global volunteer, he advises the Healing Kadi Foundation in South Sudan and has served in Uganda. He enjoys traveling with his wife and three children and promoting financial literacy through speaking and education.
Previous EO Accelerator Chair ‘24-’25
Owner, PILLAR Restaurant Group
Jeff Barclay is the owner of Pillar Restaurant Group, a leading hospitality company based in Lincoln, Nebraska. He oversees a diverse portfolio that includes Venue Restaurant & Lounge, Piedmont Bistro by Venue, several Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs locations, and event venues like The Jasmine Room and The Scottish Rite Ballroom. Known for his strategic leadership and commitment to quality, Jeff has helped make Pillar a standard for exceptional dining and event experiences across Nebraska.
Additional GTKY Questions
EO Accelerator Chair
Founder & CEO, Dundee Venture Capita
Mark Hasebroock founded Dundee Venture Capital in 2010 to provide early-stage funding in the Midwest. Dundee manages over $100 million, investing in fifty early-stage tech companies. Hasebroock’s entrepreneurial background includes founding Giftcertificates.com and Hayneedle, which was acquired by Walmart. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumnus with an MBA from Creighton, he is Nebraska’s first Kauffman Fellow. He balances his professional life with his wife of 40 years, Jane, and their eight children.
Additional GTKY Questions
EO Accelerator Co-Chair
CEO, EAD
Stephen Lichter, P.E., is a seasoned engineering leader and the Chief Executive Officer of EAD: Engineering, Controls, and Construction Management, a role he has held for over two decades since April 2001. With a passion for “Spreading hope around the world,” Stephen brings a wealth of experience in diverse engineering and management roles. Prior to leading EAD, he served as the Director of Engineering at Biovance Technologies, Inc. from 1997 to 2001, and as a Project Engineer at C.J. Schneider Engineering. His career began at Burns & McDonnell as a Mechanical Engineer in 1992. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he completed his studies in 1991.
EO Accelerator Sponsorship Chair
CEO, Keystone Financial Services
Travis Sholin is the CEO and Wealth Advisor at Keystone Financial, specializing in estate planning and intergenerational wealth for high-net-worth families and business owners. He holds a Ph.D., MBA, and Finance degree, and is a Certified Financial Planner™ with securities and life insurance licenses.
Travis integrates financial therapy into his practice and is active in the Omaha Business Ethics Alliance. A committed Rotarian and global volunteer, he advises the Healing Kadi Foundation in South Sudan and has served in Uganda. He enjoys traveling with his wife and three children and promoting financial literacy through speaking and education.
Previous EO Accelerator Chair ‘24-’25
Owner, PILLAR Restaurant Group
Jeff Barclay is the owner of Pillar Restaurant Group, a leading hospitality company based in Lincoln, Nebraska. He oversees a diverse portfolio that includes Venue Restaurant & Lounge, Piedmont Bistro by Venue, several Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs locations, and event venues like The Jasmine Room and The Scottish Rite Ballroom. Known for his strategic leadership and commitment to quality, Jeff has helped make Pillar a standard for exceptional dining and event experiences across Nebraska.
EO Accelerator Nebraska’s Impact
This fuels our commitment to fostering a trusted local community where Nebraska’s founders can connect authentically, share their complete journey, and build the vital relationships and robust support systems crucial for both scaling their companies and enriching their lives.
Lorem Ipsum Services
Founder & CEO
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Lorem Ipsum Services
Founder & CEO
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Lorem Ipsum Services
Founder & CEO
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Lorem Ipsum Services
Founder & CEO
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Lorem Ipsum Services
Founder & CEO
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Lorem Ipsum Services
Founder & CEO
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
© 2025 Entrepreneurs’ Organization | Privacy Notice | Terms of Use
