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Seed Investor & Board Member
Jan 2022
We know that sourcing a neon sign isn't easy and there's a lot to consider. Sometimes it can all feel a little overwhelming which is why we always have dedicated client managers for each of our clients. This means that you'll have an extremely creative professional dedicated to your case, so all the communication and collaboration will be with them.
Seed Investor & Board Member
Jun 2020
Fresh Clean Threads is a leading name in the world of basics apparel. Originally founded as a t-shirt subscription run out of a guest room, our San Diego-based company has rapidly grown into a household name for high-quality basics that don’t break the bank. We think everyone deserves to look good and feel great.
Seed Investor & Board Member
Jun 2020
Hedley & Bennett is an LA based culinary lifestyle brand specializing in premium products for some of the best chefs, restaurants, home cooks, and makers in the world.
Founded by Ellen Bennett in 2012, Hedley & Bennett has revolutionized the work wear industry. From our earliest days befriending chefs at farmer’s markets in LA, we’ve built an incredible community of some of the most creative and hard working people out there: world famous chefs & home cooks. Bakers & pitmasters. Little kids & Grandmas & Grandpas.
We’re all united by our love cooking, love of creating, and that boldness to suit up, show up, get our hands dirty, and never stop trying. This is our #apronsquad. We hope you’ll join us!
Board Member
Apr 2019
Dr. Squatch is raising the bar on personal care with our handmade bar soaps and high-quality natural products.
Were hiring - join our team in Southern California!
See the video with over 100 Million Views!
http://drsquatch.com
Board Observer
Jun 2017
Petals aim is to bring financial innovation and opportunity to everyone. We use modern technology to help people build credit, avoid debt, and spend responsibly.
When you apply for Petal, we use your banking history to instantly create a Cash Score — a measure of your creditworthiness based on income, spending, and savings history. It could help you qualify for a Petal credit card, even if youve never had credit before.
Board Member
Jun 2017
Founded by Jeneva Bell, Ruggable® makes home textiles that are design-forward, while at the same time durable, stain-resistant, and machine washable. Ruggable® offers this unmatched functionality in a wide range of elevated designs and collaborations with beloved brands. Ruggable® launched in the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada in 2017 and is now available in the UK, Germany, Austria, Australia, France, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark, Finland).
Board Member
Jun 2016
Human Layer Email and Messaging Security
Harness the protection and power of MessageControls machine learning & artificial intelligence to stop social engineering and human identity attacks.
MessageControl protects your enterprise with three powerful solutions:
Silencer - Stops the leaking of data as a result of embedded email trackers (in over 60% of emails after virus/spam removed). This data is leaking out of existing email gateways and being used to fuel increasingly successful and specific spear-phishing and other cyber attacks.
CodeBreaker - Think of simple external warning messages in emails, CodeBreaker offers a smart version of these using machine learning/AI so the warnings only show up in messages when there is something risky. These warnings help employees easily spot and thwart spear-phishing, impersonation and other identity attacks that are getting through current email gateways..
GateKeeper (DLP) - Help employees easily identify misaddressed emails and protect confidential data leaks as a result of including the wrong recipient on an outbound email.
Board Member
Nov 2015
What is Catch Co?
At Catch Co, our purpose is to rescue humanity from the indoors by connecting them with America’s top outdoor sport: fishing. More than 50 million Americans fish every year and Catch Co is the industry leader in creating products, content, and experiences that modern anglers love. Most importantly, we aim to be the industry’s most data-driven and customer-centric company.
We are building 3 unique businesses to deliver on that mission:
- Mystery Tackle Box - Founded in 2012, MTB is the most popular fishing subscription service in the world, with over 5 million boxes shipped (and counting!).
- Karl’s Bait and Tackle - Launched in 2018, Karl’s is a unique and exciting ecommerce experience that brings the local tackle shop to the Internet.
- Catch Co. fishing products - Catch Co also designs and develops some of fishing’s most popular and innovative brands and products, sold online and in retail throughout the world.
To support these businesses, we have built a best-in-class foundation of creativity, technology, data, and a fun and supportive culture. We have also built durable partnerships with some of the industry’s most impactful content creators, influencers, product designers, and more.
As we execute against our mission, our team members remain curious, action-oriented, and collaborative. If that sounds like you, we would love to meet you.
Board Member / Observer
Mar 2015
Candy Club brings Makes Happy Happen - through our premium candies - one bite at a time.
Candy Club scours the globe curating best-in-class unique, premium candies with incredible tastes and flavors. We then develop fun packaging, whimsical names, and voila - consumers get premium candy at attainable prices for all their confection needs.
You can find Candy Club products in our retail partners including neighborhood boutique shops, online, and in major department stores. From individual cups and gift sets, to monthly subscriptions for everyday or seasonal and holiday times — Candy Club has something for all occasions and tastes. These smile-inducing products are great as a gift, to share with others, or as a sweet indulgence for yourself.
Simply stated - “We Make Happy Happen™ "!
Board Member
Jun 2014
The Home Chef team is a unique mix of chefs, creators, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers. By combining our diverse backgrounds, distinct talents, and consistent willingness to support one another, we’re building new ways to navigate the booming meal kit industry.
Our team runs on a spirit of autonomy, trust, and inclusion that allows for quick decisions and inventive thinking. Our organic growth is supported by our employee’s constant eagerness to suggest and try new things. It’s the same energy, combined with our customer-first mentality, that landed us Built in Chicago’s Startup of the Year Moxie award.
We’re growing quickly, across all departments, locations, and levels. Our extraordinary management team is simultaneously humble and inspiring, taking cues from our CEO who recently was honored as EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year.
We encourage our employees to go as far as their ambitions take them while we equally strive to create a fun work environment. We know that fun at work doesn’t always mean a ping pong table - it can mean collaboration, communication, and creating new ideas and projects with your colleagues. If you’re ready to be part of the action, we’re ready to connect with you. There are no limits to where we can go together.
Board Member
Aug 2013
Gaming Insiders is a curated professional network for the leaders of the games industry. Our goal is to help our members build more successful companies by connecting them with the people and information they need to grow.
Board Member
Mar 2013
Winc is a modern winery with a direct connection to the consumer, building a portfolio of brands for the next generation of wine drinkers. After launching in 2011 with the goal of making discovering great wine easy, Winc continues to disrupt the $220BN wine industry. Driven by the vision of a great bottle on every table and a great story in every bottle, Winc seeks to create more custom experiences for its members and bring ease and exploration to the process of buying and enjoying wine. The company's unrivaled access to consumer insights has helped shape the development of iconic brands like Summer Water, the viral hit embodying the rosé state of mind, and Folly of the Beast, the supremely accessible Pinot Noir of uncompromising quality. In addition to its online subscription service, Winc’s sought-after brands are available in progressive restaurants and premium retailers nationwide.
Board Member
Sep 2011
At GoHealth, advancing health equity starts with the intentional, data-driven application of proprietary technology, beneficiary and Medicare-expert insight, and an unwavering commitment to creating positive, health-focused impacts. With our determined drive to help Medicare consumers find a plan that fits their budget and needs, we believe in hiring risk-takers, innovators, and collaborators within our industry to create individualized, simplified healthcare solutions.
As an industry leader in the Medicare marketplace, we are compelled to not only embrace change but to actively be the change to adapt to our consumers’ complex needs. Our #TeamGoHealth employees are at the core of our collective success; thats why we are committed to discovering the best in-class talent and ensuring that each team member receives the development tools and support they need to flourish in their professional endeavors.
Diversity & Inclusion: Having a distinctive range of viewpoints, experiences, and background are a large part of what drives success at GoHealth, and we always strive to do more. Our diverse team structures positively affect our relationships with beneficiaries, carriers, and the communities we passionately serve. As our company grows, we will continue to impact change and make a difference to the lives of our customers through the unique perspectives of our people.
GoHealth is a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company. Through the efficient, multi-tiered guidance of our highly specialized licensed insurance agents, GoHealth meets Medicare consumers where they are in their enrollment journeys and empowers them to choose the plan and carrier best suited for their healthcare needs. As these needs evolve, GoHealth’s extensive industry expertise, including the use of data science and machine learning with key investments in proprietary technology, serves as a guiding light for Medicare consumers everywhere.
Board Member
Jun 2011
TechStyleOS is the globally integrated Operations and Services provider behind some of the fastest growing online fashion brands in history, including Fabletics, Savage X Fenty, JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids. With capabilities spanning technology, data science, supply chain management, fulfillment, customer service, and more, we help brands launch, scale and grow—across product categories and geographically. From predictive analytics to data-driven marketing and attribution, our unique approach is powered by our proprietary, end-to-end tech platform that enables the brands we serve to deliver a level of personalization, value, and satisfaction that are unrivaled in the fashion industry.
Board Observer
2004
Since 1999, Nextag has been revolutionizing the way people shop online. Using state-of-the-art technologies,sophisticated algorithms and a user-friendly interface, Nextag enables smart shoppers to quickly compare the internets lowest prices and make the perfect purchase – every time.
We are headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with offices in Tokyo, Hamburg and Gurgaon, India.
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Seed Investor & Board Member
Jan 2022
We know that sourcing a neon sign isn't easy and there's a lot to consider. Sometimes it can all feel a little overwhelming which is why we always have dedicated client managers for each of our clients. This means that you'll have an extremely creative professional dedicated to your case, so all the communication and collaboration will be with them.
2020
Seed Investor & Board Member
Jun 2020
Fresh Clean Threads is a leading name in the world of basics apparel. Originally founded as a t-shirt subscription run out of a guest room, our San Diego-based company has rapidly grown into a household name for high-quality basics that don’t break the bank. We think everyone deserves to look good and feel great.
Seed Investor & Board Member
Jun 2020
Hedley & Bennett is an LA based culinary lifestyle brand specializing in premium products for some of the best chefs, restaurants, home cooks, and makers in the world.
Founded by Ellen Bennett in 2012, Hedley & Bennett has revolutionized the work wear industry. From our earliest days befriending chefs at farmer’s markets in LA, we’ve built an incredible community of some of the most creative and hard working people out there: world famous chefs & home cooks. Bakers & pitmasters. Little kids & Grandmas & Grandpas.
We’re all united by our love cooking, love of creating, and that boldness to suit up, show up, get our hands dirty, and never stop trying. This is our #apronsquad. We hope you’ll join us!
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Sep 2019
Board Member
Apr 2019
Dr. Squatch is raising the bar on personal care with our handmade bar soaps and high-quality natural products.
Were hiring - join our team in Southern California!
See the video with over 100 Million Views!
http://drsquatch.com
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