Juvo Ventures, the venture capital arm of Western Governors University, has appointed Tara Rosander as managing director. She will lead Juvo’s investment strategy and operations. Rosander has extensive experience building, operating and investing in early- to growth-stage companies across business sectors. With expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and corporate development, she has provided strategic guidance to many of Utah’s leading founders and funds. Rosander joins Juvo from the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, where she served as deputy commissioner and chief operating officer. Rosander also is an active leader in Utah’s tech and innovation ecosystem. She previously chaired the Nucleus Fund Investment Committee, focusing on deep-tech ventures emerging from the state’s colleges and research institutions. She also serves on the Women Tech Council’s board of directors. At Juvo, she succeeds Zane Busteed, who served as interim leader during this transition and will continue in his role as principal.

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