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Advisory Board Member / Investor
Dec 2021
We help small businesses raise capital through everyday investors in their communities by issuing Small Business Bonds™ on the SMBX marketplace.
The SMBX is spearheading the evolution of a more equitable financial system. One that puts small business front and center for a change. One where people have power over their money to invest in what matters to them.
Investor
Mar 2020
Unbanked is a global fintech solution built on blockchain.
Predicated on the belief that financial access and control is a fundamental human right, Unbanked connects traditional enterprise, and banking systems with blockchain infrastructure, expanding the utility of cryptocurrency for investing and everyday purchases.
We provide organizations and consumers with a suite of highly bespoke financial services like FDIC-insured bank accounts, debit cards, and rewards, which enable both the banked, unbanked, and underbanked to create a financial experience as unique as the life they live.
Investor
Nov 2019
Churn is the achilles heel of a direct selling business and the time has come to do something about it. DirecTech Labs uses data to uncover previously invisible patterns of seller and customer behavior. Unprecedented insights into direct sellers at an individual level.
Our A.I., Distro turns your existing field communications into targeted retention machines. Getting the right message to the right person at the right time. Distro is intelligent. It's constantly experimenting, learning and improving results. All the while it's tracking every dollar of retention revenue earned and delivering deep insights into field behavior.
There are identifiable ingredients in the DNA of a successful rep and a corresponding prescription for each that will keep them active, loyal and productive, longer. Say goodbye to churn and burn and hello to a new perspective on engagement and retention with precisely measurable ROI.
Info@directechlabs.com for a demo
Investor
Nov 2018
In 2019, Pongalo merged with Discovery Communications-backed VIX, and rebranded its streaming service as VIX. In 2021, the combined company was acquired by US Hispanic media leader TelevisaUnivision.
Pongalo's streaming service (now known as TelevisaUnivision's ViX) was the first and largest streaming platform created specifically for global Spanish-speaking markets.
With Latino digital media audiences being drastically underserved, Pongalo was formed through a roll-up, led by Rich Hull and his Avalanche! Capital, of multiple Spanish-language content libraries and media companies. After aggregating multiple Mexican film libraries representing over $50 million of production costs, the company began utilizing these film IP catalogs’ valuable, never-before-utilized digital rights to form the Pongalo streaming service. Rolled-up companies included Latin Anywhere, Manana Media, Latin Mex, Latin Media, Inmoo and others
Originally launched with a subscription model, the Pongalo streaming service quickly followed its English-language peers, such as Pluto and Tubi, and evolved into a fully ad-supported streaming offering, becoming the #1 Latino streamer in both the U.S. and Latin America. The service offered the then-largest catalog of streamed Spanish-language films and TV shows, featuring original, owned and licensed titles from major content producers throughout Latin America and Hollywood.
Pongalo’s key distribution partnerships included major players such as Apple, Google, Roku and Amazon, and it also became one of the largest suppliers of Spanish-language content to, in particular, Amazon Channels and The Roku Channel. Pongalo received numerous accolades, including being named as one of the 101 Best Startups in Los Angeles by Best Startup.
The company was backed by Avalanche! Capital, Revolution Studios (Carlyle/Content Partners), Canyon Creek Capital, Digital Bridge, 500 Global, and others.
Investor
May 2018
Problem
FinTech companies are making it easier for millions of consumers and small businesses to apply for loans, prepare taxes, pay bills, and complete other financial transactions. They also face the same problem again and again, “How can we make it easier and faster for consumers to submit required verification documents?”
Solution
FileThis provides a simple and secure solution which makes it possible for FinTech platforms to automatically gather pay stubs, W-2s, tax returns, bank statements, billing statements, and other official documents of record. By partnering with FileThis, FinTech platforms eliminate the need for users to manually upload documents--speeding up business processes, reducing expensive administrative follow-ups, and ensuring reliable, high-fidelity data. We save consumers, lenders, and professional advisors time and money.
Investor
Apr 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!
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Mar 2025
IronShore’s team has over 100 years of combined experience in the roofing industry; successfully completed some of the most challenging projects in North America, on time and under budget. Our contracting services provide our clients with solutions for all their roofing, panel and general construction needs.
In addition to large scale through small scale projects IronShore is an on call service provider, offering 24/7 emergency leak services for roofing systems. We perform tenant fit-out work and are an authorized applicator for all manufacturers allowing you to maintain your warranty. We also provide inspection and preventative maintenance services which include the removal of debris from drainage components, photographic documentation, and an accompanying report.
To learn more about IronShore:
Visit our website at: www.ironshoregrp.com
Follow IronShore on social media at:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ironshoregrp
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ironshoregrp/
2023
Board Member
Nov 2023
Sky Communications, Inc. (SkyCom Global) is a rapidly growing telecommunications and information management firm with a successful reputation for providing high quality services on time and within budget. Founded in 1996, SkyCom Global is recognized as an industry-leading certified minority business enterprise (MBE). SkyCom Global offers a full spectrum of premier voice and data communications networks. Our diverse customer base includes clients in both the commercial and government markets.
2021
Advisory Board Member / Investor
Dec 2021
We help small businesses raise capital through everyday investors in their communities by issuing Small Business Bonds™ on the SMBX marketplace.
The SMBX is spearheading the evolution of a more equitable financial system. One that puts small business front and center for a change. One where people have power over their money to invest in what matters to them.
Board Member
Oct 2021
Provizor Federal manages thousands of healthcare professionals at military base facilities across the continental United States and its territories. We focus on long-term staffing and medical support services under multi-year federal contracts. We are not an agency nor a placement service! Currently, we maintain thousands health care workers in our national database, including on-call 24-hours-a-day staffing of nurses and other health care professionals.
***NEW WEBSITE PENDING***
2020
Managing Partner
Oct 2020
Impel Capital is a private equity firm focused on investments in the lower middle markets.
Investment Criteria:
- Revenue between $10 million and $100 million
- EBITDA greater than $1 million
- Eastern U.S. Headquarters
- No minimums or maximums for add-on acquisitions
We accomodate:
- Buyouts / Retirements
- Recapitalizations
- Growth Equity
- Acquisitions
Come and Collaborate with Impel. We work with:
- Founders
- Independent Sponsors
- Investment Bankers / Brokers
- Other Investment Firms (Private Equity, Family Offices, etc...)
***NO STARTUPS OR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS***
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