Brandon Apparcel

At Portola Valley Partners we partner with early-stage and growth-stage companies and execute our BUILD>GROW>FUND>EXIT strategy. We are actively seeking companies with impact products, hardware, software, and services that benefit people and planet. We are also always on the lookout for companies with women and underrepresented founders. With 98% of venture capital going to one demographic, its time for a change! We look forward to hearing from you! Reach out anytime: venture@portolavalleypartners.com

Pegasus is a NFT consumer marketing technology that delivers powerful engagement for CPG brands using NFT rewards through any cloud base POS system⚡️ We currently have a reach of 53M consumers weekly in US grocery stores; having 128M+ annual promotional redemptions using coupons⚡️ Now, we're bridging brands smoothly into web3 & the metaverse⚡️ By using NFT based promotions provide a true end-to-end attribution layer for brands to understand their customers better⚡️ We give agencies & brands the ability to enhance engagement through online or in-store transaction using our promotional NFT rewards system⚡️ Our partners at Chainlink help connect our promo-ledger to keep transparency & trust for brands to consumers⚡️ We simplify the way brands increase high-touch engagement, 1st party data insights, Millenial/Gen Z engagement & incremental revenue growth for all by leveraging Pegasus's promotional tech so every brand owns a “happy meal strategy”⚡️ We engage our consumers via a QR-code publication off any media channel to give brands the ultimate omni-promotional campaign⚡️ The future of marketing insights is now package as an enhanced turn-key NFT promotion that delivers a powerful offline+online promotion to increase your brands LTVs' sex appeal⚡️ We look forward to helping your brand grow now and into the future⚡️ Reach out to learn more on our previous case studies with big brands & how you can launch your first NFT promo now with a new or existing campaign⚡️ Team Pegasus⚡️

Hatchet Ventures is a diverse network of Founders, Executives, Operators, Surgeons/Doctors, Athletes, Lawyers, Investors, CPAs, Entrepreneurs, GTM Leaders and Brand Strategists that have 90+ combined exits, and raised a combined $10.2B+ in VC Funding. We have bootstrapped companies from $0 to $5M+ in ARR, and grown businesses from $0 to $4B+ in ARR. Our team of builders have the expertise and experience to help hatch your business idea. We have a bias for action and prioritize helping founders who identify as women, BIPOC, non-binary, first generation college grads, non college grads, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, military veterans and founders focused on sustainability and making the world a better place to drive change and create opportunity within the venture community, making access to the required, but illusive startup knowledge and network, attainable for all. Hatchet Ventures is defining a new Venture model. Instead of building with one or two advisors, Hatchet’s portfolio companies gain the braintrust of a community of builders who have been through all stages of constructing a successful startup. Our expert builders, with proven track records for profitable exits, bring their knowledge to your team, every step of the way. Hatchet Ventures surrounds your company with like minded founders who openly share insights; connections; best practices; and solutions, forming the optimal sounding board for bouncing ideas. Hatchet’s builder co-op model, simplifies access to the knowledge of those who have walked the startup path, and provides attainable support to hatch your venture!

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

At Portola Valley Partners we partner with early-stage and growth-stage companies and execute our BUILD>GROW>FUND>EXIT strategy. We are actively seeking companies with impact products, hardware, software, and services that benefit people and planet. We are also always on the lookout for companies with women and underrepresented founders. With 98% of venture capital going to one demographic, its time for a change! We look forward to hearing from you! Reach out anytime: venture@portolavalleypartners.com

AppX Labs is lead by a well-known serial entrepreneur, Brandon Apparcel. Brandon has a proven track record in building successful, high-value solutions that solve problems for mid to large organizations. By combining his expertise with top rated networks and new technology solutions, Appx Labs will provide your company the edge it needs to succeed! We work with experienced professionals by focusing on your strengths and minimize risk to help you unlock new business development skills. Join an exclusive network of entrepreneurs who are working with world-class experts to help build the future. We are some of the biggest minds and strategists who have developed Fortune50-100 companies growth over the past 20+ years. We're always looking for forward-thinking entrepreneurs who want their business to grow. If you are an owner/executive and need help strategizing your next channel of success, get in touch! Follow us: twitter - @appxlabs Medium - https://medium.com/@appxlabs.xyz