Derek Ruth

The Pasadena Angels Organization was founded in 2000 and is one of the longest-running angel investing groups in Southern California. We have invested over $95 million in 240 companies. Pasadena Angels funded companies have gone on to raise over $1 billion from additional funding sources such as venture capital and private equity. Recent notable exits for the Pasadena Angels are Mind Body Software (NASDAQ:MB) reaching $1 billion and Bluebeam Software, acquired by Nemetschek for $100 million. The Pasadena Angels has been consistently ranked as one of the top ten angel investing groups in the country according to Forbes, CB Insights, and Angel Resource Institute. A nonprofit entity, the Pasadena Angels offers early-stage start-ups capital investments; as well as mentoring from the expertise of more than 100 investor members with over 4,000 years of combined business expertise. Our $1.7 million PA Fund 2, formed in 2021 co-invests exclusively in deals subscribed by Pasadena Angels members. Our members invest individually and directly, without any legal pooling of financial resources. The Pasadena Angels, a nonprofit 501(c)6 organization, does not invest or act as an investment agent in any manner.

At Treehouse Studios, we build breakthrough ventures at the intersection of Sports, Technology, and Wellness—where unstoppable passion meets focused purpose, and athlete influence is an unfair advantage that turns innovation into success.

We are on a mission to uplift communities and foster serendipitous connections IRL. Fabrik is a home for communities to grow and thrive, with our spaces specifically engineered to create connection and embrace engagement.

In a world of complexity and rapid change, standard operating procedures fall short. Companies today need more than guidance—they need elite, specialized operators who swiftly assess, adapt, and execute with precision. That’s who we are. People who don’t know us call us consultants. Our clients—and we—know we’re something else. We’re a collective of agile problem solvers, uniquely experienced. Most of us have started companies. All of us have scaled many. We’re builders, investors, and operators by trade. Few of us have spent time in traditional consultancies. Now is the time for fresh thinking. And doing. We thrive when the stakes are high and the problems are thorny—when business renewal is mission-critical for survival and success. With a start-up ethos rooted in discipline, innovation, and rapid execution, we take on challenges that seem insurmountable. We don’t just diagnose issues; we get our hands dirty, finding creative, actionable solutions that drive real results. Our success lies in tackling the unexpected, solving the unsolvable, and delivering impact where others falter. After all, we’re here to build business opportunities—not PowerPoints. Think of us as co-pilots. Our clients do, which is why all of them are references. Our lean, elite structure is deliberate. It allows us to move faster, think smarter, and execute with precision. We don’t need endless layers of hierarchy or cumbersome processes to get results. We operate with urgency, bringing a nimble and efficient approach to even the most complex projects. Whether it’s a targeted mission or a full-scale transformation, we’re the strategic strike team you can rely on to get the job done. Mach49. Agents of Change.