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Seed Investor
Jul 2015
Apolitical is the world’s largest network for government, equipping the world’s largest workforce to address critical challenges—from AI to climate. Our mission is to make governments smarter, to deliver for people and the planet. Join for free: https://apolitical.co/signup
The need to seek solutions across borders in government has never been greater. Yet public servants still often google or phone a friend to find policy ideas that affect millions of lives. Apolitical was created to change this. We offer public servants:
- Communities: Online spaces for public servants to connect & exchange ideas
- Courses: Online courses designed with the needs of 21st century public servants in mind
- Events: Interactive online events with experts in government
We were named one of the world’s 100 most disruptive companies in 2017 by Disrupt100 and one of Fast Companys 10 Most Innovative Companies in Social Good in 2018.
Angel Investor
Feb 2012
Trove is at the forefront of the branded resale and trade-in industry, providing brands with a robust platform to efficiently launch, manage, and scale their resale programs. Commanding over 75% of the U.S. branded resale market, Trove is trusted by industry leaders such as Canada Goose, Carhartt, Michael Kors, Patagonia, On, and Steve Madden.
Trove’s platform features advanced tools, including in-store and digital trade-ins, returns processing, non-new inventory management, resale site building and management, Shopify integration, and peer-to-peer capabilities. These features empower brands to connect with new customers across all demographics, optimize resale strategies with comprehensive analytics, and maintain seamless operations across multiple channels.
As a Certified B Corporation, Trove is more than just a technology provider; it is a catalyst for sustainability in retail, driving the industry toward a future where commerce and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
Investor, Advisor
Jul 2010
Taskrabbit is a marketplace platform that conveniently connects people with Taskers to handle everyday home to-do’s, such as furniture assembly, handyman work, moving help, and much more. Acquired by IKEA Group - the world’s largest furniture retailer - in 2017
At Taskrabbit, we want to make your neighborhood a little more familiar. Whether it’s a handyman (or woman!), a housecleaner, moving help or delivery person, we’re imagining a world where everyone will have a go-to team to make everyday life easier. As a company we celebrate innovation, inclusion and hard work.
As a pioneer of the sharing economy, Taskrabbit was founded on the premise of neighbors helping neighbors. Since then, our network has grown to eight countries and 75+ cities, yet our core mission of creating a better everyday life for everyday people has remained the same.
Together with IKEA, we’re creating more opportunities for people to earn a consistent, meaningful income on their own terms by building lasting relationships with clients in communities around the world.
We are a group of mission-minded people. Our culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and fast-paced. We’re looking for talented, entrepreneurially-minded and data-driven people who also have a passion for helping people do what they love - and have a ton of fun while they’re at it.
Investor, Advisor
May 2010
Turo is reinventing rental to unlock independence for all, with hundreds of thousands of vehicles listed by a vast network of local hosts across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, and Australia. By removing the hassles and rigidity of the traditional rental experience, Turo lets customers choose the exact vehicle they want, pick it up where they want, and keep it for as long as they need.
Turo has raised $450M+ from top-tier investors, including Kleiner Perkins, Canaan Partners, August Capital, GV, Shasta Ventures, Sumitomo Corporation, and IAC. With a talented, dedicated team, Turo is changing the way people think about travel.
Discover Turo at turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes, at blog.turo.com.
Board Member
1997
Critical Path is a global leader in Messaging, Security, and Unified Communications. It was acquired on 12/4/13 by Openwave Messaging, Inc.
CP's customers include the world's major telcos, the Fortune 100, and thousands of small businesses:
* 6 of the 10 top world telcos run CP solutions.
* 225 million (10%) of the world's mailboxes are supported with CP solutions.
* 5 of the 7 top handset makers distribute CP solutions.
* 350 million address book contacts are stored on CP solutions.
* 4 of the top 7 Euro banks rely on CP solutions.
CP connects the world, delivering superior technology, solutions, service, and support to leading Enterprise and Service Provider customers worldwide.
CP empowers customers with maximum choice, flexibility, and confidence by delivering world-class, scalable solutions via the cloud, software, and appliance.
CP’s extensive portfolio of products, delivered as white-label services and applications, enables millions of people to communicate, connect, share, and organize while providing industry-leading safety and assurance.
CP is based in Silicon Valley, with offices in 17 countries around the world, and over 300 exceptional staff.
CP is supported by a blue-chip roster of investors: General Atlantic Partners, Cheung Kong Holdings, and HighBAR Ventures.
Board Member
1997
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is the leading organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. For decades EFF has worked tirelessly in the courts and with activists to protect the freedom to hack, tinker, remix, and create for the long term good of society. EFF defends free speech on the Internet, fights illegal surveillance, supports freedom-enhancing technologies, and much more.
The EFF team consists of a unique blend of activists, technologists, and attorneys that work to ensure that the rights and freedoms we enjoy are enhanced, rather than eroded, as our use of technology grows. Join EFF's movement to protect digital freedom today at eff.org/join.
Stay up to date on our latest work:
eff.org/EFFector
facebook.com/eff
google.com/+eff
instagram.com/efforg
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2020
NED
Apr 2020
güil (www.guil.cl) is a Latin American company builder and corporate venture capital firm that creates and invests in extraordinary mobility solutions that can change the current status quo with a social, environmental, and economic impact.
Founded in Santiago de Chile in 2019 with the Kaufmann group as an initial supporter, güil has been on a mission to help solve humanitys biggest challenges through the gaze of mobility, by building startups that create impact-driven solutions, supporting and accelerating teams with our market expertise, and investing in early-stage ideas that will redefine our future.
We are actively accelerating the transition towards efficient, accessible, inclusive, autonomous, and clean mobility to improve the lives of millions not only in Latin America but also in other emerging regions, such as Southeast Asia and Africa.
Build your next company with us and join one of the largest mobility ecosystems, reuniting entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, organizations, and other individuals to promote innovation in the mobility industry.
The name güil comes from the phonetic sound of the words "will" and "wheel", thus creating a new and unique word that carries great meaning. It tells us about the willingness to transform and impact the new challenges of mobility, defining itself with constant iteration, movement, experimentation, agility, and creativity.
There is nothing impossible for those who güil try
2018
B
Boundaryless
Co-Founder
Jan 2018
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Grasshopper Ventures Group
Co-Founder, Chairma
Jan 2018
2015
Seed Investor
Jul 2015
Apolitical is the world’s largest network for government, equipping the world’s largest workforce to address critical challenges—from AI to climate. Our mission is to make governments smarter, to deliver for people and the planet. Join for free: https://apolitical.co/signup
The need to seek solutions across borders in government has never been greater. Yet public servants still often google or phone a friend to find policy ideas that affect millions of lives. Apolitical was created to change this. We offer public servants:
- Communities: Online spaces for public servants to connect & exchange ideas
- Courses: Online courses designed with the needs of 21st century public servants in mind
- Events: Interactive online events with experts in government
We were named one of the world’s 100 most disruptive companies in 2017 by Disrupt100 and one of Fast Companys 10 Most Innovative Companies in Social Good in 2018.
2012
Angel Investor
Feb 2012
Trove is at the forefront of the branded resale and trade-in industry, providing brands with a robust platform to efficiently launch, manage, and scale their resale programs. Commanding over 75% of the U.S. branded resale market, Trove is trusted by industry leaders such as Canada Goose, Carhartt, Michael Kors, Patagonia, On, and Steve Madden.
Trove’s platform features advanced tools, including in-store and digital trade-ins, returns processing, non-new inventory management, resale site building and management, Shopify integration, and peer-to-peer capabilities. These features empower brands to connect with new customers across all demographics, optimize resale strategies with comprehensive analytics, and maintain seamless operations across multiple channels.
As a Certified B Corporation, Trove is more than just a technology provider; it is a catalyst for sustainability in retail, driving the industry toward a future where commerce and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
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