Neil Giugno

CEO at Phyla | Building the patented phage platform for dermatology.

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2021
Angel investor🌍 United States
4
Total investments
1
Early stage
1
Mid stage
0
Late stage
9y
Years active

Portfolio

4 investments · sorted by recency
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Dec 2021
Rasa was founded in 2018 by Lopa van der Mersch, who was looking for a better way to energize after having a baby. She had years of study in Ayurveda and its sister sciences, which inspired her to fill our daily cup with more than the spike-&-slump cycle of coffee. Rasa is a line of deliciously robust coffee alternatives that combine adaptogens, mushrooms, & prebiotics to give nourishing energy that sustains. Our herbalist-formulated blends pay homage to the wisdom of Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, & Western Herbalism, plus a hearty dose of scientific research. Were on a mission to provide an affordable, delicious alternative to coffee that nourishes while it energizes as a counter to the extractive demands of modern life. We are a brand that cares an abnormal amount, which shows up across our obsessively sustainable supply chain, internally in our culture, and in how we treat every one of our 100,000+ customers...including trolls. We strive to live by the principles of Conscious Leadership, weaving in Brené Browns work, and run through the engine of EOS...all in a culture that is peppered with "thats what she said" jokes (because really, do we have to all take everything so seriously?). Our rapid growth means were fast paced, but weve got the best possible fuel in our cup and a supportive, uplifting culture that inspires us to grow and develop not only professionally but also personally. Your gender, your gods, the color of your skin, who you love or have sex with, who you know...none of that matters. If you’re smart, good at your job, and sincerely want to make the world a better place with accessible plant medicine, hard work, and a whole lotta love...we want to hear from you. And to be explicit: we wholeheartedly welcome trans people. We see you and we love you.
Investor & Advisory Board
Apr 2019
Buncha is a grocery delivery app that focuses on affordability, convenience, and eco-friendliness. With in-app schedules, we connect neighbors with local merchants for deliveries throughout the week. Through store partnerships and the ability to create highly efficient neighborhood routes, Buncha is able to offer no markups and only $1.45 delivery fee while simultaneously contributing to as much as 80% in carbon emission savings! Ultimately, Buncha is better for the people, the pocket, the planner, and the planet.
early stageRetail
Investor
Jan 2018
GenoPalate, Inc. is a science-based nutritional genomics company that is paving the way in the personalized nutrition space by offering revolutionary at-home DNA tests, one-on-one online nutrition programs led by registered dietitians, and personalized supplements. GenoPalate empowers people to reach optimal health through personalized nutrition.
Investor
Dec 2017
Keyo allows anyone to prove who they are and access what is theirs with a wave of their hand. Our patented hardware and software map the unique patterns of your palm and encrypt your data at enrollment, so you can enjoy the convenience of biometrics without compromising your privacy. Keyo gives you the power to open doors, pay at stores, redeem tickets, and more without phones, cards, or keys. For more information, visit Keyo.com.
Experience · 5 entries
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2021
Investor
Dec 2021
Rasa was founded in 2018 by Lopa van der Mersch, who was looking for a better way to energize after having a baby. She had years of study in Ayurveda and its sister sciences, which inspired her to fill our daily cup with more than the spike-&-slump cycle of coffee. Rasa is a line of deliciously robust coffee alternatives that combine adaptogens, mushrooms, & prebiotics to give nourishing energy that sustains. Our herbalist-formulated blends pay homage to the wisdom of Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, & Western Herbalism, plus a hearty dose of scientific research. Were on a mission to provide an affordable, delicious alternative to coffee that nourishes while it energizes as a counter to the extractive demands of modern life. We are a brand that cares an abnormal amount, which shows up across our obsessively sustainable supply chain, internally in our culture, and in how we treat every one of our 100,000+ customers...including trolls. We strive to live by the principles of Conscious Leadership, weaving in Brené Browns work, and run through the engine of EOS...all in a culture that is peppered with "thats what she said" jokes (because really, do we have to all take everything so seriously?). Our rapid growth means were fast paced, but weve got the best possible fuel in our cup and a supportive, uplifting culture that inspires us to grow and develop not only professionally but also personally. Your gender, your gods, the color of your skin, who you love or have sex with, who you know...none of that matters. If you’re smart, good at your job, and sincerely want to make the world a better place with accessible plant medicine, hard work, and a whole lotta love...we want to hear from you. And to be explicit: we wholeheartedly welcome trans people. We see you and we love you.
2019
Investor & Advisory Board
Apr 2019
Buncha is a grocery delivery app that focuses on affordability, convenience, and eco-friendliness. With in-app schedules, we connect neighbors with local merchants for deliveries throughout the week. Through store partnerships and the ability to create highly efficient neighborhood routes, Buncha is able to offer no markups and only $1.45 delivery fee while simultaneously contributing to as much as 80% in carbon emission savings! Ultimately, Buncha is better for the people, the pocket, the planner, and the planet.
early stageRetail
2018
Investor
Jan 2018
GenoPalate, Inc. is a science-based nutritional genomics company that is paving the way in the personalized nutrition space by offering revolutionary at-home DNA tests, one-on-one online nutrition programs led by registered dietitians, and personalized supplements. GenoPalate empowers people to reach optimal health through personalized nutrition.
2017
Investor
Dec 2017
Keyo allows anyone to prove who they are and access what is theirs with a wave of their hand. Our patented hardware and software map the unique patterns of your palm and encrypt your data at enrollment, so you can enjoy the convenience of biometrics without compromising your privacy. Keyo gives you the power to open doors, pay at stores, redeem tickets, and more without phones, cards, or keys. For more information, visit Keyo.com.
2009
Associate Director: Latin American Innovation
2009
Make More Smiles. We are Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. For over 200 years, weve poured our care into creating a future where everyone has more reasons to smile. CP People develop, produce, distribute and sell essential health & hygiene products and pet nutrition offerings through brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, hello, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Filorga, eltaMD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. The Company is recognized for its leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including its achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached approximately 1.8 billion children and their families since 1991.
Investment activity
2017–2021 · 4 investments
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