BJ Wright

Founder: Empowered Cooks, Pine & Pepper, Funnel Builder Marketplace, Security Falcon, VP @ Complete Solar, Investor

πŸ“ United StatesπŸ”„ Updated September 2026πŸ’Ό 2 investmentsπŸ“… 9 years investingπŸ—“ Last invested Oct 2025
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Angel Investor
Jan 2017
We are a film studio platform that helps creators come together with viewers to create high-quality TV and film without answering to Hollywood. So how do we do it? The content is created by the greatest film executives of all time. You.
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2023
Managing Partner
Nov 2023
Security Falcon provides advanced live monitoring security solutions through mobile security trailers. Our cutting-edge technology offers 24/7 surveillance, preventing theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access to properties. With a focus on immediate response, our trailers include real-time monitoring, loudspeakers for direct communication, and instant alert systems to law enforcement. Whether securing construction sites, commercial properties, or events, we deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions designed to protect your valuable assets.
2022
Co-Founder
Dec 2022
Founded in 2023, Empowered Cooks is a multi-media channel created by Cathy Yoder and BJ Wright to help everyday cooks feel more confident in the kitchen. The pair combines the power of YouTube and ClickFunnels, with Cathy as the influencer, host, and guide and BJ as the business strategist and financial analyst. Like other YouTubers, Empowered Cooks utilizes affiliate marketing and sponsorships. Like other Funnel Hackers, they sell digital and physical products. But they dont rely on those revenue models. Instead, they have a proven framework that allows these two entrepreneurs to use the power of social media to drive the right customers to their funnels organically. EmpoweredCooks.com is the home of Cathys popular cookbook, "Air Fryer Recipes," which has sold over 20K copies on YummyAirFryerRecipes.com, via Amazon.com, and now Internationally. Cathy also has a video course to help new air fryer owners learn how to unleash the power of this disruptive kitchen appliance and change how they cook forever. Finally, Cathy also meets monthly with "Cooking with Cathy" members to virtually cook together in an interactive format that allows audience members to ask questions so they truly become empowered cooks.
early stageMedia Production
Co-Founder
Oct 2022
You dont have to be a chef to make good meals. With simple designs, durable materials, and handy tips, we create tools that help everyday cooks feel more confident in the kitchen. What does that look like? Well, it started with a YouTube channel from Cathy Yoder, founder of @EmpoweredCooks. Cathy wanted to prove that air fryers could do more than reheat frozen foods and leftovers. So, she documented the journey on YouTube. Now, just a couple of years later, her channel draws thousands of daily visitors, attracts sponsors, and nets significant affiliate revenue. More importantly, she empowers people to dust off their air fryers and start using them to make simple, delicious meals in minutes. But the journey didnt end there. Within a few months, Cathys YouTube audience wanted a cookbook. Scared to create a physical cookbook that might not sell, she and her business partner, BJ Wright, plus some other dedicated team members, made a PDF cookbook that customers could purchase online and download immediately. That satisfied some customers but not all. The team answered the call as chants for a physical cookbook grew louder. The books sold out almost immediately when they launched a presale to sell 500 cookbooks. So, the team upped the order. Now, just a couple of years later, Cathy has sold over 20K cookbooks--with recent expansion into courses, memberships, and an International audience. Pine & Pepper now includes a growing list of kitchen tools and accessories that empower everyday cooks because Cathy doesnt like cooking. Shes no chef and bristles when people use "cullinary" to describe her creations. No. She wanted simple, durable, and helpful tools that people who dont LOVE to cook will LOVE using. Rooted in the ease of using an air fryer, many Pine & Pepper tools are versatile enough to be a staple in any kitchen. You can learn more at PineandPepper.co
early stageRetail
2018
Co-Founder
Sep 2018
Funnel Builder Marketplace is a platform designed to connect businesses with skilled funnel builders and related professionals. The marketplace enables companies to find experts in building and optimizing sales funnels tailored to their needs, helping drive conversions and grow their online businesses. By offering a range of services, including design, copywriting, and technical setup, Funnel Builder Marketplace streamlines the process for businesses looking to enhance their sales funnel strategy. It’s a hub for both businesses seeking professional help and skilled individuals looking to offer their expertise.
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