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Richard Leonard

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📍 United States🔄 Updated November 2026💼 10 investments📅 29 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2026
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Jan 2026
Mint Ecos vision is to re-imagine the car wash industry from top to bottom. To that end, we have developed the leading (and only) environmentally friendly car wash in Palm Beach County, FL. We are in the business of making people happy. We believe that a clean car makes you feel good, and optimistic about the rest of your day. And we LOVE being in the business of selling happiness! We are committed to listening to our customers and employees while being the leading experts in total car care and taking care of our environment. We know our customers time is precious, so we offer efficient car washing services and a relaxing atmosphere for you to wait in while we take care of the rest. We also take it a step further and offer detailing services, in order to extend the life-time value of the car as well as educate our customers in proper and expert car care. Traditionally, the car washing business has been synonymous with words such as by dirty, shady, or pollution. We believe that the opposite can be true: Car washes can be clean. Car washes can be eco-friendly. Car washes can be beautiful. Car wash lobbies can feel like a "spa." Car wash employees can behave like owners. Car washes can develop trust with customers. Our attitude as a company is to challenge the traditional constraints of what the car wash industry used to be, and approach it with the "fresh" mindset that we are going to do business better, in every way. How will we succeed in our mission? By bringing a critical eye to everything we do with a general bias that things can be done better. We will be relationship oriented (NOT transaction oriented) with our customers, employees, investors, the community, and the environment. We will communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly, and will focus on developing good processes that produce quality results, every time you visit our locations. This is Mint Ecos fresh approach to washing cars.
late stageRetail
Board Observer
2006
Bravo! Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille are two distinct Italian dining brands rooted in hospitality, flavor, and gathering. Together, they serve more than 40 communities nationwide — each with a clear point of view. Brio Italian Grille delivers Modern Italian, inspired by tradition. A wine-forward, seasonally driven experience featuring grilled proteins, regional Italian storytelling, and an elevated yet approachable atmosphere designed for date nights, business dinners, and celebratory occasions. Bravo! Italian Kitchen stands for Everyday Italian. Every Celebration. Big flavors. Big plates. A vibrant, welcoming setting built for birthdays, family dinners, team gatherings, and community events. In 2025, both brands entered a new chapter under R&R Brands, a multi-concept hospitality platform focused on operational excellence, menu innovation, guest experience evolution, and long-term brand growth. Our vision is clear: two differentiated Italian concepts, each with a defined identity and disciplined growth strategy, grounded in timeless flavors and genuine hospitality.
early stageRestaurants
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2026
Board Member
Jan 2026
Mint Ecos vision is to re-imagine the car wash industry from top to bottom. To that end, we have developed the leading (and only) environmentally friendly car wash in Palm Beach County, FL. We are in the business of making people happy. We believe that a clean car makes you feel good, and optimistic about the rest of your day. And we LOVE being in the business of selling happiness! We are committed to listening to our customers and employees while being the leading experts in total car care and taking care of our environment. We know our customers time is precious, so we offer efficient car washing services and a relaxing atmosphere for you to wait in while we take care of the rest. We also take it a step further and offer detailing services, in order to extend the life-time value of the car as well as educate our customers in proper and expert car care. Traditionally, the car washing business has been synonymous with words such as by dirty, shady, or pollution. We believe that the opposite can be true: Car washes can be clean. Car washes can be eco-friendly. Car washes can be beautiful. Car wash lobbies can feel like a "spa." Car wash employees can behave like owners. Car washes can develop trust with customers. Our attitude as a company is to challenge the traditional constraints of what the car wash industry used to be, and approach it with the "fresh" mindset that we are going to do business better, in every way. How will we succeed in our mission? By bringing a critical eye to everything we do with a general bias that things can be done better. We will be relationship oriented (NOT transaction oriented) with our customers, employees, investors, the community, and the environment. We will communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly, and will focus on developing good processes that produce quality results, every time you visit our locations. This is Mint Ecos fresh approach to washing cars.
late stageRetail
2025
Board Observer
Apr 2025
A nossa história teve início em 1999, quando o fundador Junior Durski, apaixonado por gastronomia, abriu o primeiro empreendimento, em Curitiba: o Restaurante Durski. Já em 2005, ele deu início à famosa marca Madero, tendo no cardápio hamburgueres, carnes, massas, sobremesas e diversas outras opções. Em 2020, veio mais uma inovação: a Ecoparada Madero, um complexo gastronômico moderno e sustentável localizado na rodovia Castelo Branco, em São Paulo. Atualmente, estamos presente em mais de 80 cidades no Brasil, com cerca de 280 restaurantes e mais de 7 mil colaboradores "apaixonados" por uma comida saborosa e saudável! Os nossos alimentos são preparados na Cozinha Central, localizada em Ponta Grossa. É de lá que a magia acontece: produção, inovação e distribuição para todos os restaurantes do país, priorizando alimentos orgânicos e sem conservantes, elevando o padrão de qualidade do que é servido para aproximadamente 3 milhões de clientes por mês! Por dois anos, recebemos o selo de certificação da Great Place To Work (GPTW) 2022/2023 e 2023/2024. Isso mostra que o Grupo Madero valoriza a qualidade em tudo que faz, mas é num diferencial que a companhia segue no patamar de excelência: os nossos colaboradores e é dessa união que temos tanto orgulho! Afinal, são eles que fazem o encanto acontecer! O segredo dessas conquistas do Grupo Madero está em cada um destes detalhes e, todos os dias, nos dedicamos ao propósito de fazer um mundo melhor! E você, vem com a gente? 🤝🏻🍔🚀
Board Member
Mar 2025
At Compana Pet Brands, we nurture what you love For over 150 years, weve been nurturing the lives of pets and their families. Like you, we know pets are an important part of the family and just like family, they always come first. Our team of passionate pet lovers around the world are dedicated to delivering care and wellness solutions that improve the quality of life for pets of all shapes and sizes, through all stages of their lives.
Board Member
Mar 2025
One of the original Men’s care clean brands focused on using Naturally Derived Ingredients and making sustainably minded choices, Every Man Jack inspires men to take care of themselves and the world around them. Founded over 15 years ago by Ritch Viola, Every Man Jack was born at the base of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County, CA, the epicenter of clean, active, and outdoor-focused lifestyles. Every Man Jack strives to make the cleanest, most effective, and affordable men’s care products. It’s everything you need and nothing you don’t. We strive to use as many Naturally Derived and plant- based ingredients as possible, while still delivering exceptional performance. No parabens. No phthalates. No dyes. No GMOs. And never tested on animals. Spanning across body wash, deodorant, hair care, skin care, and beard care, our products draw from our passion for the outdoors with ingredients and scents that bring the best of the nature into our bottles and bars. Our bottles are made with 50% PCR, and we are always striving to do more. Every Man Jack is available at retailers like Target, Walmart, Amazon, and at EveryManJack.com.
2009
Managing Director
2009
Founded in 1988, Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. ("TPG Angelo Gordon") is a diversified credit and real estate investing platform within TPG. The platform currently manages approximately $78 billion* across a broad range of credit and real estate strategies. For more information, visit www.angelogordon.com. *TPG Angelo Gordon’s currently stated AUM of approximately $78 billion as of December 31, 2023 reflects fund-level asset-related leverage. Prior to May 15, 2023, TPG Angelo Gordon calculated its AUM as net assets under management excluding leverage, which resulted in TPG Angelo Gordon AUM of approximately $53 billion last reported as of December 31, 2022. The difference reflects a change in TPG Angelo Gordon’s AUM calculation methodology and not any material change to TPG Angelo Gordon’s investment advisory business. For a description of the factors TPG Angelo Gordon considers when calculating AUM, please see the disclosure linked here: https://www.angelogordon.com/disclaimers/
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