2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
Todd Buelow, Co-Founder, Principal, Dualboot Partners
Our next Hall of Fame honoree is Todd Buelow, Co-Founder and Principal of Dualboot Partners, a Charlotte-based software development firm recently expanding to Raleigh. Todd has more than 30 years of experience leading digital innovation, founding team member of companies such as Elogex, Cloud Logistics, and Bella Tunno. At Dualboot, he has built a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering over 400 employees to solve problems and embrace global teamwork.
Beyond business, Todd is deeply committed to philanthropy. He and his wife, Michelle, co-founded Bella Tunno to honor her late brother, creating a social enterprise that’s provided over 14 million meals to children. Additionally, he is actively involved in the community as a Trustee for Speedway Children’s Charity, a board member for Bounce Out the Stigma, and was formerly the president of the Charlotte Rescue Mission's Board. Todd’s work exemplifies how purpose and compassion can drive both innovation and impact.
Cliff Holekamp, Co-founder & Managing Director, Cultivation Capital
When Cliff Holekamp co-founded Cultivation Capital in 2012, his mission was clear: expand access to venture capital for entrepreneurs outside of Silicon Valley. From one small software fund, Cliff has helped grow Cultivation Capital into a powerhouse managing 16 funds and investing in 175 companies across technology, agtech, life sciences, and geospatial industries — with a focus on underserved markets.
The firm’s impact has been profound, generating major exits such as Charlotte-based DealCloud’s $120 million sale and Raleigh-based Element451’s $175 million acquisition, both after early backing from Cultivation Capital. Beyond returns, Cliff and his partners have nurtured the next generation of investors — incubating new venture firms like FINTOP Capital, SixThirty, and The Yield Lab, each of which now plays a vital role in their respective sectors.
Through Cultivation Capital, Cliff has built not just a fund, but a movement — one that champions entrepreneurs wherever they are, proving that innovation knows no geographic boundary. His vision and mentorship continue to ripple across the venture ecosystem.