T.J. Cooley

CEO | Co-Founder | Board Member | Investor | Advisor | Techstars '24

📍 San Diego County, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 13 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2014𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Apr 2014
Housecall Pro was founded in 2013 with one mission: to help home service professionals succeed. Today, more than 200,000 Pros use our powerful, easy-to-use platform to run and grow their businesses—from scheduling and dispatching to payments, customer communication, and beyond. We make work simpler, more innovative, and more profitable. But we’re more than just software—we’re a movement. We #ChampionTheTrades by providing the tools, resources, training, and community to support every Pro on their journey. Whether youre HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning, or any skilled trade—we’re here for you. we’ve built the largest, most connected network of home service Pros united by purpose and pride. We show up for our Pros every day—through mentorship, recognition, and advocacy. Because when you grow, we all grow. Join the movement. Champion the Trades with us: https://bit.ly/46SBt9k
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Jan 2014
Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.
Investor
Dec 2013
Reality Shares is an innovative asset management firm, ETF issuer and index provider. Reality Shares'​ goal is to democratize the world's best investing ideas, using systematic quantitative methods to deliver products and solutions that support a wide range of investing objectives, such as diversification, lower correlation, risk mitigation, or unique market exposures. Important disclosures: http://www.realityshares.com/socmed-guidelines/
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May 2013
Our mission is to scale NGS library preparation workflows to meet the increasing demand for genomics-based discovery. We are changing how scientists think about power calculations for their studies and where to allocate their limited budget. **iGenomX develops for Research Use Only products. Not for clinical use at this time.
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2023
Co-Founder & CEO
Apr 2023
Namara is an innovative smart home technology company that enables people to take control of water use in the home. The patented Namara Smart Water Control System is the world’s first AI-enabled device that provides real-time control of water flow into the home, allowing individuals to manage their water usage — like a thermostat does for temperature. Namara enables homeowners, water providers, builders, and insurers to reduce water consumption, reduce cost, gain control over how, when, and where water is used, detect and prevent leaks, and make an impact all at the touch of a button – right from your phone.
2014
Investor
Apr 2014
Housecall Pro was founded in 2013 with one mission: to help home service professionals succeed. Today, more than 200,000 Pros use our powerful, easy-to-use platform to run and grow their businesses—from scheduling and dispatching to payments, customer communication, and beyond. We make work simpler, more innovative, and more profitable. But we’re more than just software—we’re a movement. We #ChampionTheTrades by providing the tools, resources, training, and community to support every Pro on their journey. Whether youre HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning, or any skilled trade—we’re here for you. we’ve built the largest, most connected network of home service Pros united by purpose and pride. We show up for our Pros every day—through mentorship, recognition, and advocacy. Because when you grow, we all grow. Join the movement. Champion the Trades with us: https://bit.ly/46SBt9k
Investor
Jan 2014
Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.
Founder and Managing Partner
Jan 2014
At Blue Duck Ventures, we are at the forefront of redefining growth through meticulous and strategic investments. Our unparalleled vision guides us in identifying transformative opportunities, while a deep-rooted commitment to innovation propels us forward. Every investment is a testament to our dedication to making a lasting impact in the dynamic landscape of emerging markets. Join us in shaping the future with purpose, where vision meets impact, and innovation sparks unparalleled growth.
2013
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Dec 2013
Reality Shares is an innovative asset management firm, ETF issuer and index provider. Reality Shares'​ goal is to democratize the world's best investing ideas, using systematic quantitative methods to deliver products and solutions that support a wide range of investing objectives, such as diversification, lower correlation, risk mitigation, or unique market exposures. Important disclosures: http://www.realityshares.com/socmed-guidelines/
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