Patrick Blaschke

Patrick Blaschke is currently a Graduate Research Assistant at the Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, with an accepted presentation for the NARSC 2024 Conference focused on the impacts of natural disasters on Philippine agricultural imports from the US. At Pathway Ventures, Patrick serves as President, guiding the expansion of the fundraising network and startup portfolio while also leading day-to-day operations as the Director of Operations. Previous roles include Secretary, where communication with clients was prioritized, and a Line Cook at Maxwells Restaurant & Bar, known for producing over 150 entrees nightly. Patrick's early experience includes an internship as an Automation Engineer at Marvin. In terms of education, Patrick is pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Economics at North Dakota State University, building on a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the same institution.