Jason Meltzer

Entrepreneur & Growth Strategist | Founder Wag! & Live Work Pet | Expert in Scaling DTC & B2B Brands | Strategic Partnerships & Product Marketing Leader | Driving Innovation & Revenue Growth

📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 7 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2018𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
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Dec 2018
HyperSciences is a platform technology company that is solving some of the most challenging problems in tunneling, energy drilling, transportation, aerospace, and materials production. By creating an extensive portfolio of patented and patent-pending hypervelocity technologies HyperSciences developed HyperCore, one of the worlds fastest, simplest, and most efficient commercial launch systems. Utilizing artificial intelligence our system first robotically loads and fires objects, next our HyperCore engine continues the process to accelerates the object to velocities greater than Mach 5. We are revolutionary changing the efficiencies and economics of drilling HyperSciences, since 2015 our company has been partnered with Shell Energy to demonstrate this disruptive technology. We use low-cost chemical energy to accelerate consumable projectiles to hypersonic velocities, allowing projectiles upon impact to break and pulverize hard rock faster, deeper, and through a wider range of conditions. We are using this same HyperCore technology to create the Hyper Tunneling Boring and Mining system (HTBM), replacing conventional tunneling methods which typically are slow, and significant capital expense. In most cases each consumable projectile removes over a half a ton of rock per impact. When applied to deep geothermal energy our drilling system allows for low-cost access to deep energy. Our "Energy Anywhere"​ geothermal system generates power by quickly and efficiently reaching untapped geothermal resources and converting it into electrical energy that will cause a significant paradigm change in renewable, clean energy. In 2018 HyperSciences secured our first contract with NASA by applying the key components of HyperCores automated system in order to launch payloads to high-altitudes at extreme velocity. By lowering the cost for hypersonic vehicle development and a new type of stealth program our system is prepared to support USA government contracts in the aerospace community.
mid stageOil and Gas
Strategic Advisor / Angel Investor
Nov 2018
Macrofit is building the first vertically integrated fitness tech platform, combining smart hardware, proprietary content, and AI-powered coaching. With the acquisition of Flexia (smart pilates), upcoming launch of Newton (smart strength), and the groundwork for Macrofit AI Labs (movement intelligence), we’re creating the Tonal + Peloton + OpenAI of functional fitness—built for the $100B+ at-home, hybrid, and clinical rehab markets.
Investor / Advisor
Aug 2018
Be Heard. Resolve. Move On. FairClaims is an easy alternative to court. With nearly a decade of experience as a leading online dispute resolution provider, we've resolved thousands of disputes online. We believe everyone deserves a chance to be heard and are here to help.
Investor
Aug 2018
Traditional retail pharmacy is broken, marked by inefficiencies and terrible customer experience. Imagine leaving the doctors office and not having to go to the pharmacy.... ...instead, the prescription is delivered to you within one hour. Welcome to the future of retail pharmacy. Never go to the pharmacy again!
Investor
Jun 2018
Executive briefings of the news you need. Join the waitlist for product launch mid-2024: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF3zupwgUiJ90O2dy5IXdCb6ZaYT28w7JCgpcUMi5z912tvA/viewform Founder: Jason Calacanis Jason Calacanis co-founded and was the CEO of Weblogs, Inc., a network of popular weblogs that was sold to AOL in November 2005. Upon joining AOL, he was appointed senior vice president. In addition, he was named general manager of AOL’s Netscape and was responsible for the July 2006 relaunch of the iconic browser as a social bookmarking news site. Investors include: Sequoia Capital, CBS, Elon Musk, Matt Coffin, Mark Cuban, Mark Pincus and Fred Wilson.
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Sep 2017
Knightscope’s [NASDAQ: KSCP] is an innovator in emergency communications, robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety and helping to protect the places people live, work, study and visit. Learn more and schedule a demo at www.knightscope.com
mid stagePublic Safety
Investor
Apr 2017
Sometimes traditional medicine isn't enough. We believe in healthcare designed for you. We offer knowledge and support so you may learn about natural alternatives; whether it be for anxiety, pain, or a better night's sleep. Our goal is to simplify alternative medical care through virtual consultations – both online and via text- with licensed healthcare professionals.
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2025
CEO & Founder
Jan 2025
The home for the world’s top pet parents. Live Work Pet is the first lifestyle rental brand built entirely around modern pet families. We’re redefining what “home” means for people who treat their pets like family — combining upscale apartment living, 24/7 pet care, luxury amenities, and a vibrant, pet-first community. We’re not just pet-friendly — we’re pet-first by design. Our flagship 52-unit community in Denver includes bundled services like daily walks, monthly grooming, boarding nights, and annual vet visits — all built into rent. Residents also enjoy a la carte add-ons, smart product kiosks, rooftop parks, in-unit workspaces, and curated programming that brings pet parents together. Products & Services: • Premium apartments with pet-centric design • Bundled pet care (walks, grooming, boarding, vet) • Smart kiosks for toys, treats & essentials • Coworking & wellness amenities • Memberships for non-residents • Brand partnerships, affiliate offerings, and local pet shelter collaborations The team behind Live Work Pet blends deep experience in pet care (Wag), real estate, brand building, and venture-backed startups. We’re operators and pet parents on a mission to scale a new category in living — one that centers pets, builds community, and unlocks real estate value through an emotional, underserved customer segment. With demand growing and urban pet parents underserved, we see a path to 45,000 units and a $1B+ brand platform — reshaping how and where the best pet parents live.
early stageReal Estate
2024
Growth & Partnerships - Advisor
Jan 2024
Petsked is an all-in-one SAAS solution tailored for pet-care businesses. From scheduling to employee management, payment processing, and CRM functionalities, our platform covers it all. Our growth offering extends the reach of businesses to a network of over 100 million monthly users.
Growth & Partnerships - Advisor
Jan 2024
Petsked is an all-in-one SAAS solution tailored for pet-care businesses. From scheduling to employee management, payment processing, and CRM functionalities, our platform covers it all. Our growth offering extends the reach of businesses to a network of over 100 million monthly users.
2020
Founder & CEO
Jun 2020
Paway is a revolutionary platform for pet care professionals, brought to you by the talented team behind the successful pet care company, Wag. Paway offers an innovative solution for pet care services, acting as an "AirBnb" for pet care, providing a trusted and efficient platform for pet care professionals to grow and manage their businesses. With over 4,000 pet care providers relying on Paway, the platform offers an array of tools, including lead generation, marketing, CRM management, and payment processing, to make starting and scaling a pet care business seamless. Paway connects pet care providers with a community of over 30,000+ pet parents, and the network continues to grow every day. If you're looking to enter the pet care industry or grow your existing business, Paway is the solution you need. Download the app on IOS & Android. "Best Dog Walking App" AppsHive -2022 Purina PetCare Innovation Prize - 2022 Nominated for "Best in Show" at Pet-care Innovation Summit - 2021
2019
CEO & Co-Founder
Jul 2019
TVOD Social Gaming & Streaming Platform for Millenials and Gen Z. Skoot.TV users get paid to discover, watch, review and then share movies and tv shows. All Skoot.TV users can make money selling movies to their friends through their own Skoot Virtual Box Office. If you think you are the next Siskel & Ebert or just someone who loves movies then SkootTV is the home video option for you. When you list a movie in your virtual box office you make money every time somebody rents that movie from your box office. You get to decide what movies and tv shows people should watch. If you are the trendsetter then you can live like a King or Queen on SkootTV. Earn SkootCoins from your box office rentals you can also earn coins by reviewing movies, selling tickets to movies currently in theatres, knowing movie trivia and participating in contests. Redeem coins for discounted movies and other cool memorabilia and merchandise.
early stageEntertainment
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