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Jun 2022
Investing in web3 companies through a collective network of 20,000 strategic partners. To see new web3 opportunities backed by tier-1 VCs, sign up via our website: wagmiventures.io.
Board Member
Oct 2019
USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve.
Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. For more information, visit: www.usatodayco.com
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Jul 2019
We’re Petfolk. And we’re reshaping pet care as we know it.
Founded and led by vets, Petfolk understands what it takes to provide world-class veterinary care. When too often the veterinary experience falls short, we’re here to make it better for everyone: pets, their parents, and vets alike.
Our goal is to integrate everything pets and their parents need in their journey — from scheduled on-site care to virtual visits. We believe the easier it is for the parent, the healthier and happier the pet.
On a deeper level, we see ourselves as part of a greater community of people with pets. We share the same values all devoted pet parents do, and we understand the bond between pets and their owners inherently.
Most important, our support is as much for you as it is for your pet. We believe that with the right tools and knowledge, you’re empowered to make the best decisions possible for them.
It’s a journey, and we’ll always be by your side for it.
Investor
Jan 2019
Optivolt is driving global energy abundance through breakthroughs in solar power electronics.
The Problem: Despite its potential, solar supplies just 5% of global energy—limited by fundamental technical barriers. Minor shading can reduce power output by 90%, while systems remain bulky, expensive, time-consuming to install, and prone to failure.
Optivolts Breakthrough: We realized deep integration between solar panels and power electronics unlocks an entirely new design space for innovation. This led us to inventing the Balancer (8 patents issued, 27 pending), an advanced power electronics device which embeds inside solar panels. Balancers work by shuffling power from stronger to weaker zones in the panel to keep power flowing, maximizing energy output and reliability.
Performance vs. $8B market leader:
• Up to 6x higher power output in real-world conditions
• 40% lower equipment cost, 50% faster to install
• 4x less failure points, while eliminating hotspots (#1 solar failure mode)
Balancers cut the cost of solar by up to 40%, which for the first time, makes solar cheaper than the grid—everywhere. Recognizing the impact, the U.S. Department of Energy is participating in funding of Optivolt’s development.
Investor
Dec 2018
Singularity is building the next revolution in the media industry with a patent-pending, digital, and data-driven fan experience ecosystem that brings all aspects of the artist experience into one place. The Singularity Platform enables artist control over their most valuable asset—their fans. Our solution enables artists to create highly personalized, unique fan experiences through analysis of fan behavior and monetization of their fan’s user data.
Investor
Aug 2018
2ndKitchen enables businesses anywhere to serve food with a virtual kitchen. Whether its hotels offering room service and breakfast programs, bars and breweries creating a food menu, or residential communities hosting food events.
Outsource your business’s food service with 2ndKitchen today.
Investor
Jul 2018
2ndKitchen enables businesses anywhere to serve food with a virtual kitchen. Whether its hotels offering room service and breakfast programs, bars and breweries creating a food menu, or residential communities hosting food events.
Outsource your business’s food service with 2ndKitchen today.
Investor
Jul 2017
TropicSport is a mineral based Eco-friendly sunscreen and skincare line.
TropicSport is made with minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and is Oxybenzone-Free, Octinoxate-Free, Avobenzone-Free, and Octocrylene-Free, making it safe for your skin and our planet. Our 100% mineral sunscreen is one of the only sunscreens on the market that meets the U.S. FDA 80-min and Australian 240-min water resistance tests. Plus it is easy to apply, not thick and pasty without leaving a white ghostly glow. And it smells great! People love our patented ‘on the go’ packaging that's recyclable and allows you to carry product with you wherever you go.
While protecting the health of your skin and our planet is our number one priority, TropicSport also believes in giving back to like-minded organizations. Up to 20% of sales is donated to these organizations that protect our health, children, families, communities and the environment.
Board Member
Jul 2016
Few can claim 17th century Renaissance Italy as the birthplace of their family start-up. Yet, nearly 400 years and nine generations later, D’Addario & Co. proudly continues to do so. Today, we are globally recognized as the world’s premier instrument accessory manufacturer for strings, drumheads, drumsticks, reeds, mouthpieces and more. Inspired by our past and paving a future path, D’Addario is fueled by an ever-expanding family of musicians, engineers, artists and visionaries driven by innovation and continuous improvement. Our charitable foundation also ensures that music education reaches underprivileged students around the globe. And with a genuine dedication to US manufacturing, environmentally sustainable practices, and a diverse family of passionate employees, what started in the Renaissance has become an ever-growing revolution.
Investor
Nov 2015
TropicSport is a mineral based Eco-friendly sunscreen and skincare line.
TropicSport is made with minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and is Oxybenzone-Free, Octinoxate-Free, Avobenzone-Free, and Octocrylene-Free, making it safe for your skin and our planet. Our 100% mineral sunscreen is one of the only sunscreens on the market that meets the U.S. FDA 80-min and Australian 240-min water resistance tests. Plus it is easy to apply, not thick and pasty without leaving a white ghostly glow. And it smells great! People love our patented ‘on the go’ packaging that's recyclable and allows you to carry product with you wherever you go.
While protecting the health of your skin and our planet is our number one priority, TropicSport also believes in giving back to like-minded organizations. Up to 20% of sales is donated to these organizations that protect our health, children, families, communities and the environment.
Experience · 11 entries
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2022
Investor
Jun 2022
Investing in web3 companies through a collective network of 20,000 strategic partners. To see new web3 opportunities backed by tier-1 VCs, sign up via our website: wagmiventures.io.
2019
Board Member
Oct 2019
USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve.
Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. For more information, visit: www.usatodayco.com
Investor
Jul 2019
We’re Petfolk. And we’re reshaping pet care as we know it.
Founded and led by vets, Petfolk understands what it takes to provide world-class veterinary care. When too often the veterinary experience falls short, we’re here to make it better for everyone: pets, their parents, and vets alike.
Our goal is to integrate everything pets and their parents need in their journey — from scheduled on-site care to virtual visits. We believe the easier it is for the parent, the healthier and happier the pet.
On a deeper level, we see ourselves as part of a greater community of people with pets. We share the same values all devoted pet parents do, and we understand the bond between pets and their owners inherently.
Most important, our support is as much for you as it is for your pet. We believe that with the right tools and knowledge, you’re empowered to make the best decisions possible for them.
It’s a journey, and we’ll always be by your side for it.
Investor
Jan 2019
Optivolt is driving global energy abundance through breakthroughs in solar power electronics.
The Problem: Despite its potential, solar supplies just 5% of global energy—limited by fundamental technical barriers. Minor shading can reduce power output by 90%, while systems remain bulky, expensive, time-consuming to install, and prone to failure.
Optivolts Breakthrough: We realized deep integration between solar panels and power electronics unlocks an entirely new design space for innovation. This led us to inventing the Balancer (8 patents issued, 27 pending), an advanced power electronics device which embeds inside solar panels. Balancers work by shuffling power from stronger to weaker zones in the panel to keep power flowing, maximizing energy output and reliability.
Performance vs. $8B market leader:
• Up to 6x higher power output in real-world conditions
• 40% lower equipment cost, 50% faster to install
• 4x less failure points, while eliminating hotspots (#1 solar failure mode)
Balancers cut the cost of solar by up to 40%, which for the first time, makes solar cheaper than the grid—everywhere. Recognizing the impact, the U.S. Department of Energy is participating in funding of Optivolt’s development.
2018
Investor
Dec 2018
Singularity is building the next revolution in the media industry with a patent-pending, digital, and data-driven fan experience ecosystem that brings all aspects of the artist experience into one place. The Singularity Platform enables artist control over their most valuable asset—their fans. Our solution enables artists to create highly personalized, unique fan experiences through analysis of fan behavior and monetization of their fan’s user data.
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