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Private Investor
Sep 2022
Slips is a real-money gaming app to conveniently order lottery tickets and experience head-to-head sports betting like never before. Available in individual and group play, users can join pools to maximize their odds or challenge others.
Slips was launched in 2021 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
A close-knit family composed of designers, engineers, and more. We value passionate, self-motivated individuals who want to make a difference. We love what we do and are always looking to welcome new team members to join our mission.
Private Investor
Sep 2021
Juna designs the most effective plant-powered solutions to optimize mind, body, digestion, and sleep. Juna was established in 2019 by co-founders Jewel Zimmer and Taylor Lamb with the goal of helping the "do it all" generation everywhere feel their best. Since its inception, Juna has helped thousands feel less stressed, sleep deeper, relieve bloat, boost cognition, and optimize digestive health. Juna has developed a unique system of science-backed solutions to work synergistically with the body to reset, rebalance, and help people become more resilient to their unique stressors. 91% of our users report deeper sleep and lowered stress levels. Juna is available nationwide and in retailers such as Whole Foods, Erewhon, Thrive Market, Amazon, and Equinox plus has won numerous awards and has been featured in notable publications including Forbes, WSJ, Instyle Magazine, and Wellandgood.
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2022
Private Investor
Sep 2022
Slips is a real-money gaming app to conveniently order lottery tickets and experience head-to-head sports betting like never before. Available in individual and group play, users can join pools to maximize their odds or challenge others.
Slips was launched in 2021 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
A close-knit family composed of designers, engineers, and more. We value passionate, self-motivated individuals who want to make a difference. We love what we do and are always looking to welcome new team members to join our mission.
Head of Partnerships
Jul 2022
We are Southern California’s premier winery and tasting room. At our estate we grow, produce, and bottle world class wines coupled with an inviting and intimate tasting experience.
Our seal contains the words Quality, Family, and Integrity. These three words are our guiding principles as we create and deliver our award winning wines to you.
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Jan 2022
S5 Equity is a private investment firm dedicated to acquiring and managing businesses in the lower middle market. With a focus on identifying and nurturing underperforming businesses with potential for growth, S5 Equity leverages the extensive operational expertise and strategic acumen of its principals.
The principals of S5 Equity bring a wealth of experience to the table, having successfully managed and grown a diverse array of companies across various industries. Our hands-on approach ensures that each acquisition is not only financially sound but also positioned for sustainable growth and long-term success.
The team has a proven record of revitalizing underperforming businesses, implementing effective strategies to enhance operational efficiency, and restoring profitability. This turnaround expertise, combined with a deep understanding of e-commerce and retail, enables S5 Equity to unlock value in businesses that others might overlook.
S5 Equity is committed to building lasting partnerships with the management teams of its portfolio companies by aligning interests and maintaining a clear focus on continuous improvement and strategic goals.
2021
Private Investor
Sep 2021
Juna designs the most effective plant-powered solutions to optimize mind, body, digestion, and sleep. Juna was established in 2019 by co-founders Jewel Zimmer and Taylor Lamb with the goal of helping the "do it all" generation everywhere feel their best. Since its inception, Juna has helped thousands feel less stressed, sleep deeper, relieve bloat, boost cognition, and optimize digestive health. Juna has developed a unique system of science-backed solutions to work synergistically with the body to reset, rebalance, and help people become more resilient to their unique stressors. 91% of our users report deeper sleep and lowered stress levels. Juna is available nationwide and in retailers such as Whole Foods, Erewhon, Thrive Market, Amazon, and Equinox plus has won numerous awards and has been featured in notable publications including Forbes, WSJ, Instyle Magazine, and Wellandgood.
2020
VP, Marketing + M&A
Mar 2020
MadaLuxe is a diversified global luxury company and growth partner for the world’s most coveted brands and retailers.
Across our fashion, lifestyle, and venture tech sectors, we distribute premium brands to major retailers around the globe. We build and invest in brands and products to meet the evolving needs of luxury consumers. We give brands the ability to reach new audiences and grant retailers access to sought-after goods.
MadaLuxe also invests in disruptive technologies in the retail fashion space and beyond.
