Michael Kubba

Purcell offers simplified refill solutions for retailers, brands, and shoppers. Our category-defining smart dispensers enable a hyper-efficient supply-chain, data analytics, and a delightful user experience. This patented technology holds the key to disrupting the grocery industry by bringing sustainable shopping mainstream. The businesses we serve beyond retail include corporate campuses, cafeterias, restaurants, ghost kitchens, convenience stores, and online fulfilment. We believe packaging at purchase holds the potential to be the most meaningful innovation in food retail since the barcode was adopted in the 1970s. Our Story David and Russell started Purcell after realizing the answer to reducing household trash relies heavily on the elimination of excessive food packaging. Food packaging comprises 75% of American household waste, the largest single component of landfills. Loose bulk food has a slimmer supply chain and reduces food-related waste. Hinging on the idea that reducing waste is a sustainable business advantage, Purcell promises to reduce food-related waste, boost grocer profits, and increase customer savings. Read more about us here: https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/technology/1-1-smartbins-founder-david-conway https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2021/01/22/how-to-create-waste-free-consumption-habits/?sh=54ddeff35b54 https://thecounter.org/modernizing-bulk-grocery-supermarkets-tech-shopping/

At Photon, our vision is to preserve the planet’s waterways and oceans through the adoption of electric propulsion technology. When compared to boats powered by internal combustion engines, we estimate that our product will reduce the total cost of ownership by almost half, require less maintenance without sacrificing performance while eliminating the use of fossil fuels. This is a clear and ripe opportunity for technical innovation that’s good for people, planet, and profit. We are developing an electric outboard motor system and integrated fleet management software platform to provide an alternative propulsion system for small boat vessels. The system includes a first in-class electric motor (300 HP, 63 kWh battery) and software capable of providing predictive maintenance, optimized operator profiles, fleet management, telemetry, and eventually, semi-autonomous functions. The software platform will also enable our revenue model, a lease optimized to actual use. We will initially target tourism and transportation fleets including businesses such as whale watching, scuba and snorkel, boat rentals, charter fishing, and water taxis. We have developed a blueprint for how to bring key stakeholders to the table, including small businesses, utility companies, governmental and regulatory organizations, marinas, and charging infrastructure partners. This blueprint is currently being built for the state of Oregon and will be replicated in our target markets.

Fundamental Ventures is the venture capital firm of Charlie Pinto, a YC-backed founder, operator, and product leader. Our specialty is helping entrepreneurs go from 0-1 to scale. Our secret sauce is our Operator Council, top founders and operators across the industry that help founders execute from seed to unicorn and beyond. We also built operating and fundraising playbooks, battle-tested not only from our experience as founders and operators, but also across 100+ portfolio companies.

Purcell offers simplified refill solutions for retailers, brands, and shoppers. Our category-defining smart dispensers enable a hyper-efficient supply-chain, data analytics, and a delightful user experience. This patented technology holds the key to disrupting the grocery industry by bringing sustainable shopping mainstream. The businesses we serve beyond retail include corporate campuses, cafeterias, restaurants, ghost kitchens, convenience stores, and online fulfilment. We believe packaging at purchase holds the potential to be the most meaningful innovation in food retail since the barcode was adopted in the 1970s. Our Story David and Russell started Purcell after realizing the answer to reducing household trash relies heavily on the elimination of excessive food packaging. Food packaging comprises 75% of American household waste, the largest single component of landfills. Loose bulk food has a slimmer supply chain and reduces food-related waste. Hinging on the idea that reducing waste is a sustainable business advantage, Purcell promises to reduce food-related waste, boost grocer profits, and increase customer savings. Read more about us here: https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/technology/1-1-smartbins-founder-david-conway https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2021/01/22/how-to-create-waste-free-consumption-habits/?sh=54ddeff35b54 https://thecounter.org/modernizing-bulk-grocery-supermarkets-tech-shopping/

At Photon, our vision is to preserve the planet’s waterways and oceans through the adoption of electric propulsion technology. When compared to boats powered by internal combustion engines, we estimate that our product will reduce the total cost of ownership by almost half, require less maintenance without sacrificing performance while eliminating the use of fossil fuels. This is a clear and ripe opportunity for technical innovation that’s good for people, planet, and profit. We are developing an electric outboard motor system and integrated fleet management software platform to provide an alternative propulsion system for small boat vessels. The system includes a first in-class electric motor (300 HP, 63 kWh battery) and software capable of providing predictive maintenance, optimized operator profiles, fleet management, telemetry, and eventually, semi-autonomous functions. The software platform will also enable our revenue model, a lease optimized to actual use. We will initially target tourism and transportation fleets including businesses such as whale watching, scuba and snorkel, boat rentals, charter fishing, and water taxis. We have developed a blueprint for how to bring key stakeholders to the table, including small businesses, utility companies, governmental and regulatory organizations, marinas, and charging infrastructure partners. This blueprint is currently being built for the state of Oregon and will be replicated in our target markets.

Property Management services for San Francisco Bay Area and Sonoma County