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Board Member
2021
Pay-less Logistics is a wholesale distribution company located in the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, just between Bernal Heights and Potrero Hill. It specializes in the international export of produce & other consumer goods, primarily to the Pacific. We are affiliated with Pay-Less Supermarkets (www.paylessmarkets.com), the largest supermarket chain on Guam & Calvo Enterprises (www.ceiguam.com), a family-owned investment business of over 65 years located on Guam. Pay-Less Logistics began in 2014 in order to facilitate more efficient purchasing of a broad base of healthier options for Pay-Less Supermarkets and the people of Guam. It has since expanded to distribute a wider range of goods to a wider range of customers throughout the Pacific.
Investor
2019
WellSet is the first digital mental health studio offering classes taught by holistic experts in over 20 different practice types. Sign up for membership and get unlimited live & on demand classes at your fingertips!
Investor
2018
Paradox is a new direct-to-consumer luxury, organic beauty line. Our products are made from high-quality ingredients that are scientifically proven to be effective, sold in travel-friendly packaging, and impact-sourced. Our brand is sleek and story-driven catering to the 92% of Millennial women who aren't happy with the green-washed, uninspiring organic beauty products currently available.
Website: www.shopparadox.com
Instagram | @Paradox
Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/ParadoxOrganics/
Investor
2018
Paradox is a new direct-to-consumer luxury, organic beauty line. Our products are made from high-quality ingredients that are scientifically proven to be effective, sold in travel-friendly packaging, and impact-sourced. Our brand is sleek and story-driven catering to the 92% of Millennial women who aren't happy with the green-washed, uninspiring organic beauty products currently available.
Website: www.shopparadox.com
Instagram | @Paradox
Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/ParadoxOrganics/
Investor
2018
Cameo’s mission is to create the most personalized and authentic fan experiences on earth!
Cameo is celebrating another busy and exciting year as the world’s leading fan engagement platform having enabled over 27,000 hours of personalized connections across the globe. From TV stars and notable athletes to TikTok creators and comedic legends, Cameo has helped fulfill 2.5 million magical moments since our launch in 2017, and just in this past year, we have welcomed almost 10,000 new stars.
In support of our employer brand efforts, we’ve grown our employee base by 30% and reached 50/50 gender parity on our global leadership team. In addition, in March of 2021, we announced Cameo’s $100M Series C funding, which brings our total funding to more than $165M, at a valuation of just over $1B.
Some of the recognition were most proud of includes LinkedIns Top 50 Startups in 2021, our very own Steven Galanis being recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2021, Cameo was ranked #1 on The Information’s TI50 Most Promising Startups, among Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Inc.’s Best In Business 2020, and Business Insider’s Top 100 Startups of 2020.
Read more on our Cameo Blog today: https://cameoblog.medium.com/
Investor & Board Observer
2017
Our mission is to change the way people think about what they put on their bodies. We are building a destination where one can find the most comprehensive collection of the most beautiful, safe and effective beauty products in the world. We are a purpose driven organization that values diversity and inclusiveness. We pride ourselves in the expertise of our team, supporting our communities and respecting the environment we live in.
Growth Equity Investor
2016
NextWorld Evergreen partners with growing conscious consumer brands. Our investment focus includes clean beauty and personal care, better for you food and beverage, sustainable home and lifestyle, health and wellness, and enthusiast categories. We invest primarily in companies with revenues of at least $20 million that have strong margin profiles. More information can be found at www.nextworldevergreen.com
Investor & Board Observer
2016
At Smith Teamaker, we enrich lives through exceptional tea experiences.
We craft tea and other plant-based beverages steeped in quality and creativity. Elevated, but always accessible, our aim is to be the daily craving of consumers with uncompromising taste.
Our product collections are designed to elevate the taste standard of core beverage occasions – hot or cold, home or away – continually building our reputation for quality, creativity, and great taste. With a deep focus on the needs of people, we balance daily favorites with unrivaled innovation to reach new consumers and build frequent consumption habits.
Our growth comes primarily from direct hospitality and digital experiences where guests develop deep loyalty as they immerse themselves in our brand. We leverage premium Restaurants, Offices, and Retailers to extend our access to new consumers and households, both domestically and in select international markets.
We source the highest quality ingredients from sustainable farms, leveraging deep relationships and our growing scale to capture superior quality with limited working capital. We directly control our blending, packing and logistics to ensure quality and differentiation while delivering cost efficiency and agility. We know that exceptional experiences come from exceptional people, and actively build the capabilities and disciplines for our teamakers to thrive, all of whom share a commitment to our head, heart, and hustle culture.
Our ability to enrich lives is directly linked to the sustainability of our planet. We are committed to making a positive impact in our world by providing safe, plant-based products; eliminating waste; and actively supporting the protection of clean water, sustainable farms, and the communities that nurture them.
Together, these efforts enable us to create enterprise value well ahead of the category and ensure the sustainability of the business we have created.
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2026
2021
Board Member
2021
Pay-less Logistics is a wholesale distribution company located in the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, just between Bernal Heights and Potrero Hill. It specializes in the international export of produce & other consumer goods, primarily to the Pacific. We are affiliated with Pay-Less Supermarkets (www.paylessmarkets.com), the largest supermarket chain on Guam & Calvo Enterprises (www.ceiguam.com), a family-owned investment business of over 65 years located on Guam. Pay-Less Logistics began in 2014 in order to facilitate more efficient purchasing of a broad base of healthier options for Pay-Less Supermarkets and the people of Guam. It has since expanded to distribute a wider range of goods to a wider range of customers throughout the Pacific.
2019
Investor
2019
WellSet is the first digital mental health studio offering classes taught by holistic experts in over 20 different practice types. Sign up for membership and get unlimited live & on demand classes at your fingertips!
2018
Board Observer
Aug 2018
Calvos Insurance has served Guam & Micronesia for 80 years as the regions #1 insurance agency insuring more homes, cars and businesses than anyone. Some of the core benefits to insuring with Calvos include:
Financial Strength & Stability of our Insurance Carriers
Insurance Underwriting & Claims Expertise
A Commitment to Serve & Support Individual and Business Clients
The Calvos SelectCare Insurance program was launched in September of 2000 and now insures over 35,000 members including employees of the Governments of Guam and CNMI, and some of the largest employers on Guam, CNMI and the rest of Micronesia. Calvos SelectCare is now the leading health plan on Guam and Micronesia.
As your most trusted name in insurance, we offer professional and friendly insurance protection that comes from years of expertise in covering thousands of customers. Please contact us for any questions.
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North Star Ventures
Managing Director
2018
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