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Founding Investor and Advisor
Dec 2022
Sobey Road Entertainment was founded on the belief that stories matter, and that telling them well is a responsibility.
We finance and produce cinematic portraits of the world’s most celebrated artists, athletes and bands. Created by Oscar-, Emmy-, and BAFTA-winning filmmakers, these intimate looks into the lives and impact of culture-defining figures are made in partnership with the subjects themselves.
These classic stories deserve revolutionary perspectives, told by the finest storytellers, with a commitment to narratorial integrity. Our subjects have dedicated themselves to their art. We endeavor to capture the spirit of their work in our films.
Board Member
Mar 2022
We are a small, friendly, and multi-disciplinary AI studio. Our first product was Pi and we are working in a deeply multidisciplinary style to create a brand new class of digital experiences for enterprises.
This is an era of exponential change. Our name Inflection embraces this moment of transformation, while our status as a public benefit corporation provides us with the legal mandate to prioritize the well-being and happiness of our users and wider stakeholders above all else.
Board Member
Nov 2020
Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.
We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Take a look at https://discordapp.com/jobs for openings.
Board Member
Aug 2015
We started Caavo in 2015 on a mission to make TV easy for everyone by streamlining and simplifying the experience. We wanted to bridge entertainment platforms by doing something no one had ever tried before: Processing video over HDMI, then using a proprietary AI engine to control connected devices and overlay content on the screen.
Today, our patented technology is being used in homes around the U.S. Our enterprise solution, a TV-connected platform for Senior Living, brings video calls, wellness checks and assistance requests to any TV (even if the screen is off) and allows staff and families to remotely control the TV, from anywhere.
Board Member
Jun 2014
Our team is full of people who are unusually passionate about media and all that it can be. We started Vessel because we saw that the audiences so coveted by traditional TV were gravitating toward a new generation of digital storytellers. We are building the premier platform to recognize and foster this explosion of new, talented voices.
We have assembled a unique and talented team, with strong experience building and innovating at places like Hulu, Netflix and Amazon. Bringing positive change on this level won’t be easy, and we recognize that it won’t happen overnight. However, we have great conviction that we can help the internet deliver on its potential for consumers and creators.
Our investors, led by Benchmark, Greylock Partners, and Bezos Expeditions (the personal investment company of Jeff Bezos), are world class and gifted builders. To have such an amazing group put their faith in us is energizing and humbling.
Learn more about Vessel and our mission at www.vessel.com/blog.
See our job openings at www.vessel.com/careers.
Board Member
Jan 2014
At Medium, we believe in the power of words — and we’re on a mission to bring the world’s expertise to life through memorable storytelling. Our platform rewards great writing and puts power back in the hands of readers. Medium’s subscription model means we rely on our members, not ads. We’re looking for teammates who are inspired by our mission, who are deeply thoughtful and empathetic, and who are passionate about the future of online publishing. Sound like you? Keep reading!
Board Member
Nov 2012
Nextdoor is where you connect to the neighborhoods that matter to you so you can thrive. Our purpose is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on. Neighbors around the world turn to Nextdoor daily to receive trusted information, give and get help, get things done, and build real-world connections with those nearby — neighbors, businesses, and public services.
We believe connecting with others is a universal human need. That truth, and the reality that neighborhoods are among the most important communities in our lives, have been guiding principles for Nextdoor since the beginning.
Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in more than 340,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries. In the U.S., 1 in 3 households uses the network.
Nextdoor is based in San Francisco. For additional information and images: nextdoor.com/newsroom.
Nextdoor is free, and its easy to sign up. Get started at https://nextdoor.com.
For media inquiries, email us at press@nextdoor.com.
For customer support, reach us at http://nextdoor.com/support.
Investor
Apr 2012
Nextdoor is where you connect to the neighborhoods that matter to you so you can thrive. Our purpose is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on. Neighbors around the world turn to Nextdoor daily to receive trusted information, give and get help, get things done, and build real-world connections with those nearby — neighbors, businesses, and public services.
We believe connecting with others is a universal human need. That truth, and the reality that neighborhoods are among the most important communities in our lives, have been guiding principles for Nextdoor since the beginning.
Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in more than 340,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries. In the U.S., 1 in 3 households uses the network.
Nextdoor is based in San Francisco. For additional information and images: nextdoor.com/newsroom.
Nextdoor is free, and its easy to sign up. Get started at https://nextdoor.com.
For media inquiries, email us at press@nextdoor.com.
For customer support, reach us at http://nextdoor.com/support.
Board Observer
Sep 2011
WHOSAY is Viacom's brand-trusted influence marketer. WHOSAY powers marketing campaigns for brands across all verticals, utilizing every level of celebrity and influencer, and delivering measurably superior results to other mobile and social advertising. Founded in 2010, WHOSAY is built from the best of entertainment, technology and advertising. For more information visit www.whosay.com
Board Member
Aug 2011
At PullString, we strive to help people talk effortlessly with the technology that surrounds us.
Working at the intersection of creative expression and artificial intelligence, we provide companies with the leading solution for building and deploying highly engaging voice applications.
Our solution, PullString Converse, has powered millions of conversations and successfully supported the largest, branded experiences in the market.
PullString, founded as ToyTalk in 2011, is backed by Greylock Partners; Charles River Ventures; Khosla Ventures; True Ventures; and First Round Capital.
Board Member
Mar 2009
Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. Pandora provides consumers with a uniquely-personalized music and podcast listening experience with its proprietary Music Genome Project® and Podcast Genome Project® technology. Pandora is available through its mobile app, the web, and integrations with more than 2,000 connected products.
Board Member
Mar 2008
Jam City is an award-winning entertainment company providing unique and deeply engaging mobile games that are played by tens of millions of people across the globe. Our teams and studios are located globally in cities including San Francisco, Toronto, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Berlin, and more. Check out open roles on our team on jamcity.com/careers
Led by CEO Chris DeWolfe, former MySpace co-founder and CEO, and COO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games.
Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date. The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018. Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.
The Jam City team is known for its creative excellence and technological innovation in key areas including storytelling, data science and audience insights.
Board Observer
Aug 2007
Kongregate brings fun to the world!
As a leading game developer and architect of gaming portal Kongregate.com, we are a community of creators driven to share our passion with the world. Our mobile games, including the hit collectible card game Animation Throwdown, have been downloaded hundreds of millions of times!
Today we’re pouring our community-driven spirit into exploring the future of gaming and are diving headfirst into blockchain technology. We’re fearlessly exploring what’s currently possible and what could be the future of the gaming industry.
For more information on open positions at Kongregate, please visit: http://www.kongregate.com/jobs
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Board Member
Sep 2026
Oura is an award-winning, fast-growing startup that helps people get up close and personal with their health. The Oura Ring and Oura App provide daily insights into sleep, activity, stress, recovery and much more. By providing daily feedback and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles, weve helped millions of people improve their sleep, understand their bodies, and transform their health. We’re on a mission to empower every person to own their inner potential, and we’re seeking talented individuals to join us on our journey.
JOIN THE OURA TEAM
We are a multi-disciplinary team of over 100 experts in hardware engineering, software development, machine learning, bioscience, sleep, industrial and UX design, production, marketing and customer experience.
We always strive to learn more and dig deeper into our research and analytics, to stay engaged and creative in everything we do. We are uncompromising in delivering value to our members and our partners across the globe..
Ouraring Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, CA
2022
Founding Investor and Advisor
Dec 2022
Sobey Road Entertainment was founded on the belief that stories matter, and that telling them well is a responsibility.
We finance and produce cinematic portraits of the world’s most celebrated artists, athletes and bands. Created by Oscar-, Emmy-, and BAFTA-winning filmmakers, these intimate looks into the lives and impact of culture-defining figures are made in partnership with the subjects themselves.
These classic stories deserve revolutionary perspectives, told by the finest storytellers, with a commitment to narratorial integrity. Our subjects have dedicated themselves to their art. We endeavor to capture the spirit of their work in our films.
Board Member
Mar 2022
We are a small, friendly, and multi-disciplinary AI studio. Our first product was Pi and we are working in a deeply multidisciplinary style to create a brand new class of digital experiences for enterprises.
This is an era of exponential change. Our name Inflection embraces this moment of transformation, while our status as a public benefit corporation provides us with the legal mandate to prioritize the well-being and happiness of our users and wider stakeholders above all else.
2020
Board Member
Nov 2020
Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.
We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Take a look at https://discordapp.com/jobs for openings.
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