Joel Appel

Co-founder, Rock The Shot

📍 Englewood, Colorado, United States🔄 Updated October 2026💼 4 investments📅 17 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2014
VC🌍 United States
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Board Member
Sep 2014
Talking to adults is hard. Talking to BASE is easy. BASE Education provides “at-risk” students with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through cutting edge technology. Schools (brick and mortar, online, blended), mental health organizations, and court systems use BASE for revolutionary connections with their students, alternatives to suspension and expulsion, and affective health credits.
Adjunct Instructor, Board Member
Sep 2014
The CU Denver Business School, for over 25 years, has been developing leaders capable of changing the business world for the better. One size does NOT fit all. That is why we offer more degree choices than any other business school in Colorado. We give you the power of choice. Our graduates are prepared to lead their chosen industries due to top-notch faculty, technologically advanced facilities, degree programs informed by global industry leaders, and the nation’s first academic commodities center. Our location in the heart of downtown Denver provides students direct access and exposure to top firms and the Denver business community. Our partnerships allow us to leverage the business community as a partner in education. AACSB global accreditation places the CU Denver Business School in the top five percent of business schools worldwide. Students learn from faculty who are experts in their field and leaders in their research.
Board Member
2010
First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults (age 18-39) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. Our participants experience free outdoor adventure programs that empower them to climb, paddle, and surf beyond their diagnosis, reclaim their lives, and connect with others doing the same. Through outdoor adventures, skills development, and local adventure communities FD improves the long-term survivorship of young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
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2014
Board Member
Sep 2014
Talking to adults is hard. Talking to BASE is easy. BASE Education provides “at-risk” students with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through cutting edge technology. Schools (brick and mortar, online, blended), mental health organizations, and court systems use BASE for revolutionary connections with their students, alternatives to suspension and expulsion, and affective health credits.
Adjunct Instructor, Board Member
Sep 2014
The CU Denver Business School, for over 25 years, has been developing leaders capable of changing the business world for the better. One size does NOT fit all. That is why we offer more degree choices than any other business school in Colorado. We give you the power of choice. Our graduates are prepared to lead their chosen industries due to top-notch faculty, technologically advanced facilities, degree programs informed by global industry leaders, and the nation’s first academic commodities center. Our location in the heart of downtown Denver provides students direct access and exposure to top firms and the Denver business community. Our partnerships allow us to leverage the business community as a partner in education. AACSB global accreditation places the CU Denver Business School in the top five percent of business schools worldwide. Students learn from faculty who are experts in their field and leaders in their research.
2011
Partner
Jun 2011
Tortle is an FDA cleared knit beanie that helps prevent and treat Flat Head Syndrome. Tortle is a simple repositioning aid that is recommended for all newborns. Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly) is a condition that occurs when infants spend long periods of time laying on the back of their heads or in a favored position and a flat spot develops. Infants can spend up to 16 hours laying on their backs when traveling in car seats, in swings, bouncers and strollers. Some babies may be born with Plagiocephaly because of restricted in utero positioning, during the birth process or from extended stays in a neonatal intensive care unit.
early stageConsumer Goods
2010
Board Member
2010
First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults (age 18-39) impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. Our participants experience free outdoor adventure programs that empower them to climb, paddle, and surf beyond their diagnosis, reclaim their lives, and connect with others doing the same. Through outdoor adventures, skills development, and local adventure communities FD improves the long-term survivorship of young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
2009
Board Member
Sep 2009
Hoffman Institute International The Hoffman Process operates worldwide under the umbrella of Hoffman Institute International (HII). The HII was founded in 1991 by Bob Hoffman to manage the affairs of the international network of Hoffman centers, each of which presents the Hoffman Process in their respective countries. The role of HII is: - to set the standards and criteria for presentation and delivery of the Process. - to authorize licensees who have met international standards. - to monitor program delivery and quality. - to support the international growth and reputation of Hoffman worldwide. HII is managed by an elected executive board, whose members are also directors of Hoffman centers. It is a requirement of all licensees to meet every two years to discuss and agree standards, delivery, safety protocols and any relevant changes to the Process itself. These standards and criteria are monitored and enforced by the HII board.
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2009–2014 · 4 investments
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