Kyle Backer

Kyle Backer is the Co-Founder & COO of Verve Romance, a platform connecting authors and readers across various genres. Additionally, Kyle is the Founding Partner & Director of Operations at Fifth Star Funds, a philanthropic venture fund focusing on investing in Black tech founders in Chicago. With extensive technology experience at NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC and as the Principal Consultant at Backer Logic, Kyle combines their expertise in technology and passion for fostering authentic connections in the literary world.