Dr. Doug Kaufman

Helping leaders and teams actually adopt AI | Executive & Team AI Enablement | Turning AI from experimentation into everyday work

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 2 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2021
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Founding Investor
Dec 2021
The NC Tweener Fund, Powered by NC IDEA is focused on building an index of early-stage, high-tech, startups in North Carolina that meet the "Tweener" criteria. Tweeners are: o $1m ARR or o 10 people o HQd in North Carolina o No bigger than $80m ARR
Board Member
Oct 2017
After six years in business, Momentum’s Board of Directors and CEO/Co-Founder have made the difficult decision to close the company. Having fully delivered our remaining in-flight classes in March 2024, the Momentum team will begin to wind down operations. We are incredibly proud of the work that Momentum has done to positively impact individuals, businesses, and the technology community. Momentum has helped over 400 people transition into careers in the technology industry with incredible success. Our trained technologists have filled critical jobs at over 120 companies. Outside of our core business, we have also collaborated with outstanding higher education partners in both public and private universities along with North Carolina’s robust community college system. While we’ve had an impactful journey and are incredibly proud of the community that has been built around our business, a myriad of market challenges has forced us to consider the viability of Momentum’s business in the future. As a result of the fundamental changes in the technology industry, we no longer believe our service offerings align with the future needs of the customers we serve. We are honored by those who chose us and trusted us with their careers. We are grateful for the many corporate sponsors and employers of our technologists. We are thankful for the vast amount of people who have supported us, have given their time to our career changers, and have been constant cheerleaders for the work we’ve done. We have an abundance of gratitude for all of you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jessica Mitsch Homes or Faith Kosobucki.
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2021
Founding Investor
Dec 2021
The NC Tweener Fund, Powered by NC IDEA is focused on building an index of early-stage, high-tech, startups in North Carolina that meet the "Tweener" criteria. Tweeners are: o $1m ARR or o 10 people o HQd in North Carolina o No bigger than $80m ARR
Limited Partner (LP)
Aug 2021
Coyote Ventures invests in tech-enabled solutions that drive access to healthcare for overlooked populations, with a foundation in women’s health. Founded by scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors, Coyote takes an integrative view of health that spans physical, financial, and emotional health. We host biannual Health Equity Innovators gatherings - learn more here: https://www.healthequityinnovators.com/ Founders: we have a form on our website for funding submissions. https://www.coyote.ventures/
2020
CEO & Founder
Jan 2020
A free, secure space for mental health professionals to collaborate with and meet new colleagues, support each other with referrals and stay connected to a trusted network of peers.
2017
Board Member
Oct 2017
After six years in business, Momentum’s Board of Directors and CEO/Co-Founder have made the difficult decision to close the company. Having fully delivered our remaining in-flight classes in March 2024, the Momentum team will begin to wind down operations. We are incredibly proud of the work that Momentum has done to positively impact individuals, businesses, and the technology community. Momentum has helped over 400 people transition into careers in the technology industry with incredible success. Our trained technologists have filled critical jobs at over 120 companies. Outside of our core business, we have also collaborated with outstanding higher education partners in both public and private universities along with North Carolina’s robust community college system. While we’ve had an impactful journey and are incredibly proud of the community that has been built around our business, a myriad of market challenges has forced us to consider the viability of Momentum’s business in the future. As a result of the fundamental changes in the technology industry, we no longer believe our service offerings align with the future needs of the customers we serve. We are honored by those who chose us and trusted us with their careers. We are grateful for the many corporate sponsors and employers of our technologists. We are thankful for the vast amount of people who have supported us, have given their time to our career changers, and have been constant cheerleaders for the work we’ve done. We have an abundance of gratitude for all of you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jessica Mitsch Homes or Faith Kosobucki.
2010
CEO & Co-Founder
Aug 2010
Spring Engage delivers a SaaS solution to marketing professionals, allowing them to build relationships and increase revenue via personalized, targeted content and offers. As a leader in both the hotel and e-commerce markets, Spring Engage provides applicable, relevant insight, that fosters deeper relationships, leading to the growth of your client base.