In reverse chronological order (approximately due to VS fund capital calls), my more interesting investments include the following:
Launch Fund 4: I’m a LP. LAUNCH is an early-stage investment firm led by Jason Calacanis. The firm incubates and invests in seed-stage startups at their inception and through their Series B rounds.
Scout Ventures: I’m a LP. Scout Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on creating asymmetric, outsized returns by investing in cutting edge early stage technology that supports the frontiers of Western technology.
Sunbird Messaging App: I’m an angel. Sunbird Messaging is a mobile app designed for Android that seamlessly enables users to send and receive iMessage texts with blue bubbles, offering encrypted text messaging between iMessage and Android—a feature that is otherwise unavailable.
Beyond Ordinary Events / DBA Possible Conference: Partial exit as angel due to acquisition. An amazing conference for two years resulted in a speedy strategic acquisition by Hyve.
The C-Suite Network: Angel Investor in the business platform is the world’s most trusted network of C-Suite leaders, with a focus on providing growth, development and networking opportunities for business executives with titles of vice president and above from companies with annual revenues of $5 million or greater.
Nimble CRM: Angel Investor. A relationship-focused CRM for your entire team. Easy to use, works in your Outlook/Gmail inbox, social, web.
Aquacycl: Angel Investor. Our mission and passion is to solve the most challenging wastewater problems and improve watershed management. We do this by combining our expertise across engineering and biological systems, with a deep understanding of wastewater challenges.
Candoo Tech: Angel Investor: Candoo Tech provides tech support and training to help older adults feel more comfortable with phones, computers, tablets, and more. We work with enterprises including senior living communities, health plans and healthcare providers, social service agencies and directly with consumers. Our services are remote and nationwide.
Stealth:
- Generic cosmetic surgery fillers
- National professional photography network (professional photographers with a focus on headshots, lifestyle and fashion/product photography.)