Josh Payne

TruBrain is a Venture Capital-backed functional food and beverage brand that delivers improved mental endurance and verbal fluency, validated by biomarker data. We use QEEG neurotechnology to measure the brainwaves of Athletes, CEOs, Artists, and Lawyers under high-pressure conditions to understand the brainwave patterns behind their best days and also their worst days. We gauge how various factors (stress, diet, distraction) affect performance. We believe that neurotechnology can have a big say in improving how we live. As a digitally-native, vertical brand, we do it all: from formulation and manufacturing, to marketing and web development, to fulfillment and shipping, TruBrain delivers the world’s first nootropic food and beverage products with a relentless emphasis on quality and service. TruBrain is backed by a syndicate led by Sherpa Ventures, Blueberry Ventures, Brightstone VC, and 500 Startups.

500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

TruBrain is a Venture Capital-backed functional food and beverage brand that delivers improved mental endurance and verbal fluency, validated by biomarker data. We use QEEG neurotechnology to measure the brainwaves of Athletes, CEOs, Artists, and Lawyers under high-pressure conditions to understand the brainwave patterns behind their best days and also their worst days. We gauge how various factors (stress, diet, distraction) affect performance. We believe that neurotechnology can have a big say in improving how we live. As a digitally-native, vertical brand, we do it all: from formulation and manufacturing, to marketing and web development, to fulfillment and shipping, TruBrain delivers the world’s first nootropic food and beverage products with a relentless emphasis on quality and service. TruBrain is backed by a syndicate led by Sherpa Ventures, Blueberry Ventures, Brightstone VC, and 500 Startups.

StackCommerce is the leading product discovery platform for publishers and brands. Our award-winning solution allows users to discover and purchase products on the publisher sites they visit daily. We provide 2500+ merchants and retailers with unmatched exposure through product listings and shoppable articles. For publishers, we power white-labeled e-commerce shops with on-site checkout for readers. We’ve helped over 1,000 publishers monetize with commerce, including Yahoo!, CNN, Hearst, Mashable, NY Post, TMZ, MarketWatch, and more.