Bret Engelkemier

DynaOptics is a startup revolutionizing miniature optics. Our patented free-form lens technology and rotationally asymmetrical lenses provide optimized image quality, accurately mapping the image onto rectangular camera sensors. Were fun, somewhat scrappy, and pretty darn good at what we do. Our first product is the OOWA - a set of professional high-quality lens attachments for smart-phones. The OOWA lenses consist of the highest quality mobile attachment lenses on the market; the 2.5x 75mm Telephoto Lens, and the 15mm Wide-Angle Lens. The free-form lens technology allows all users to capture crystal clear images, edge-to-edge. Launched in 2016 through a successful Kickstarter campaign, OOWA is now sold and shipped internationally, with the intent to bring out the storyteller and photographer in everyone. Find out more about the OOWA lenses through our product website: http://www.oowa.life

Groopt helps you collect, track and manage your data so you can focus on strengthening relationships within your organization. Use Groopt to leverage your data to accomplish your social, civic, faith and funding goals with our elegantly designed software.

GeoOptics'​ CICERO constellation of small satellites is collecting data about the Earth’s climate and environment from low Earth orbit (LEO). GeoOptics is a privately held company engaged in the acquisition and sale of Environmental Earth Observation data for use in numerical weather prediction and forecasting applications, as well as operational monitoring . Data products include global atmospheric temperature and pressure profiles, data about atmospheric constituents, and space weather data.

The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity or simply MOSAC (formerly Powerhouse Science Center) is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational institution. Our mission is to engage and inspire people of all ages to explore the wonders, possibilities, and responsibilities of science. MOSAC's new building, located at 400 Jibboom Street in Sacramento, will open in late 2021.

DynaOptics is a startup revolutionizing miniature optics. Our patented free-form lens technology and rotationally asymmetrical lenses provide optimized image quality, accurately mapping the image onto rectangular camera sensors. Were fun, somewhat scrappy, and pretty darn good at what we do. Our first product is the OOWA - a set of professional high-quality lens attachments for smart-phones. The OOWA lenses consist of the highest quality mobile attachment lenses on the market; the 2.5x 75mm Telephoto Lens, and the 15mm Wide-Angle Lens. The free-form lens technology allows all users to capture crystal clear images, edge-to-edge. Launched in 2016 through a successful Kickstarter campaign, OOWA is now sold and shipped internationally, with the intent to bring out the storyteller and photographer in everyone. Find out more about the OOWA lenses through our product website: http://www.oowa.life

The Band of Angels is Silicon Valleys oldest seed funding organization. We are a formal group of more than 150 former and current high tech executives who are interested in investing their time and money into new, cutting edge, startup companies. Weve seeded over 277 companies in our history with 61 profitable M&A exits and 11 IPOs. Band members have founded companies such as Symantec, Logitech, and National Semiconductor and been senior executives at the likes of Sun Microsystems, Hewlett Packard, and Intuit. The Band meets monthly to formally consider three startups selected from among the more than 50 that are screened each month by the Band Deal Selection Process. Entrepreneurs can expect a thorough examination and, occasionally, an investment from some of Silicon Valleys most accomplished entrepreneurs.

Groopt helps you collect, track and manage your data so you can focus on strengthening relationships within your organization. Use Groopt to leverage your data to accomplish your social, civic, faith and funding goals with our elegantly designed software.