Jerry Jendusa

Jerry Jendusa

Lead Investor

Jerry is the majority owner of the BREAKTHRU Family of Companies — Ardent, Vendura, and Xiogenix — where he channels his passion for helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential. Through business advising, entrepreneurial ventures, and community involvement, Jerry shares the story of building EMTEQ from a basement startup into a $100M international business, inspiring others to dream big and break through barriers.

Jerry is also the visionary behind The BREAKTHRU Multi-Family Office, which brings clarity and purpose to the intersections of family, work, and money. The family office helps individuals and families organize their wealth, manage complexity, and prepare for what’s next — always with care and discretion. Along with these boutique services, entrepreneurial clients can have their businesses work with BLU, which focuses on making the world a better place through leadership development and a simple, effective business operating system.

Beyond his business interests, Jerry actively supports entrepreneurship and youth development. He serves as an advisor to the UWM Lubar Center for Entrepreneurship’s “”Entrepreneur in Residence”” program, a judge for the Ernst & Young “”Entrepreneur of the Year”” (2019–2025), and Executive Producer of “”Project Pitch It””. His philanthropic work includes Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, the Pat Connaughton Foundation, and the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s Mental and Behavioral Health Board — all in pursuit of helping kids and families reach their fullest potential.