Who we are
L-17 Capital Venture Studio is where disciplined capital meets bold imagination. Based in Oklahoma City, we launch ventures that create lasting value for both investors and the communities we serve. Our model is simple: identify transformational ideas, apply rigorous analysis, and accelerate them with the resources and networks needed to scale.
We are builders, strategists, and civic stewards — committed to proving that innovation can thrive in the heart of America. Every venture we greenlight is designed not just to perform, but to endure: delivering strong returns, cultivating meaningful relationships, and strengthening Oklahoma’s economy and culture.
Our Origin Story
L-17 was born out of community. Our founding team first came together in Leadership Oklahoma City’s LOYAL Class XVII — a group of civic-minded, type-A leaders committed to shaping Oklahoma’s future. At a holiday party, a casual conversation sparked an epiphany: access to pediatric imaging in Oklahoma was broken, backlogged, and families were paying the price.
Soon after we uncovered the horrifying truth — nearly 20,000 children each year lacked timely access to essential imaging. Hospitals knew the problem, but no one was solving it. That moment of frustration became conviction, and the idea for PICO (Pediatric Imaging Center of Oklahoma) was born.
What started as a single conversation became a founding principle: that meaningful ventures grow where people, purpose, and place converge. From that spark, the Venture Studio model emerged — a platform to test, scale, and transform ideas into companies that matter.
Mission
Vision
Core Values
We build scalable ventures that merge disciplined capital with human-centered design to transform Oklahoma’s future economy.
We build scalable ventures that merge disciplined capital with human-centered design to transform Oklahoma’s future economy.
Integrity of Purpose – Every venture must align with our mission and deliver authentic, measurable value.
Radical Transparency – Clear, honest communication drives trust with investors, partners, and communities.
Creative Rigor – We blend imagination with disciplined analysis to solve problems in unconventional, scalable ways.
Civic Stewardship – Ventures strengthen the communities they serve and contribute to long-term prosperity
Meaningful Relationships – Trust, empathy, and accountability shape every partnership and decision.
Why We Work
This Way
The Studio began with a single problem: access to pediatric imaging. Launching PICO showed us that solving one challenge was important — but the bigger insight was the model we used to get there. By treating the idea as a think tank exercise, we moved from conversation to venture with speed, rigor, and purpose.
That approach came directly from our experience in Leadership Oklahoma City’s LOYAL program. In our training, we learned to take on complex issues through collaborative projects — diverse teams aligned by values but shaped by different stories and perspectives. We re-created that same model in the Studio, curating the right experts around each table, and drawing heavily on our network of LOYAL alumni.
As the model grew, so did the network. We tapped into the full Leadership OKC alumni base — more than sixty classes of leaders who share a common commitment to meaningful work and civic responsibility. Together, they form a deep reservoir of knowledge, talent, and perspective that powers every venture we create.
We believe in Oklahoma’s motto: Labor Omnia Vincit — hard work conquers all. At L-17, we add a corollary: hard work, with the right people, conquers more for longer. Our mission, vision, and values are not abstract statements — they are the operating system that turns ideas into ventures that endure.
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