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Board Member
May 2021
We’re on a mission to inspire the world to give by helping nonprofits easily accept stock and cryptocurrency donations.
Investor
Feb 2021
We are a vertically-integrated ocean exploration company developing proprietary robotics and software to quickly and cheaply explore the entirety of the Earth’s oceans on a scale not possible with today’s technology. We offer subsea survey services (Hydro, Geo, UXO, etc.) as well as paired cloud & local software to effectively store, process and make sense of your organizations subsea data.
Investor
Feb 2021
Foxtrot is redefining convenience for the modern consumer, marrying the best of neighborhood retail and e-commerce technology to create a community of discovery. Our storefronts offer the most-loved aspects of neighborhood cafés, and you can turn to the Foxtrot App or website for 30-minute delivery and 5-minute pick up of a city’s best goods – from local beers and fine wines to chef-prepared meals and everyday essentials. We also offer the best of our favorite foods, goods and curated gifts available for nationwide shipping via Foxtrot Anywhere.
We’re building a first-of-its-kind omnichannel brand that seamlessly marries e-commerce delivery, proprietary inventory technology, and the feel-good community of neighborhood stores.
Since launching our native app in 2013, we now operate a robust e-commerce platform and 20 (and counting!) retail stores across Chicago, DC, VA and Dallas with plans to continue expansion nationwide.
We’re on a mission to connect people to better convenience through our love for food & culture, so that everyone can feel good about what they buy everyday.
Investor
May 2019
Xwing is on a mission to build the world’s smartest and cleanest air mobility system. With our autonomous flight technology, Superpilot — were transforming the way airplanes fly so regional mobility will be significantly safer, more efficient, accessible, and sustainable than ever.
Our work begins with converting today’s cargo aircraft into remotely-operated airplanes so every person in the world can have greater access to reliable and affordable delivery services no matter where they live. Beyond air cargo, we plan to expand our technology safely, scalably, and sustainably to other areas of commercial aviation.
Founded in 2016, Xwing is based in Northern California with offices in San Francisco and Concord, CA. Fast Company named us one of the Most Innovative Transportation Companies of 2021 and a World Changing Idea in 2022; and TIME Magazine featured us on its 2021 Best Inventions List after completing the world’s first fully autonomous cargo flight.
Backed by strategic investors, weve raised over $57 million in venture funding to date, and were partnering closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify our advanced aircraft.
Visit xwing.com to learn more.
Visit xwing.com/careers to explore all open roles on our team.
Investor
Nov 2018
Roam Robotics is dedicated to helping millions of people push past their current physical boundaries and extend their ability to do the activities they love. Roam was founded by Dr. Tim Swift in 2013, with the dream of developing lightweight, low-cost, wearable robotic devices that can be easily integrated into everyday life. Roam’s proprietary technology generates unmatched power-to-weight ratio, utilizes scalable manufacturing techniques, and harnesses innovative AI-informed robotics to restore and expand the boundaries of human mobility.
For more information about Ascend, visit: www.ascend.health
For more information about Roam Robotics, visit: www.roamrobotics.com
Investor
Nov 2017
Light Field Lab’s roadmap of technologies begins with SolidLight holographic displays to seamlessly merge real and virtual worlds together. Light Field Lab is based in San Jose, Calif. and backed by industry luminaries at Gates Frontier and Khosla Ventures, the venture capital and corporate investment arms of market leaders Bosch, Comcast, Corning, HELLA, LG, Liberty Global, NCSOFT, NTT Docomo, OTOY, Samsung, and Verizon, and a prestigious list of venture capital firms including AVG, ACME Capital, R7 Partners, and Taiwania Capital.
For the latest innovations in SolidLight, holographic and immersive technologies, visit Light Field Lab’s quarterly digital publication HoloWire® https://www.lightfieldlab.com/holowire
Investor
Jun 2017
AEye offers unique software-defined lidar solutions that enable advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, security, and logistics applications that save lives and propel the future of transportation and mobility. AEye’s flagship product, Apollo, has been widely recognized for its small form factor and its ability to detect objects at up to one kilometer. In addition to Apollo as a stand-alone sensor, AEye also offers a full-stack solution through its OPTIS™ platform. OPTIS™ provides a complete system that captures a high-resolution 3D image of the world, interprets it, and provides direction to act upon what it sees in real-time.
Investor / Board Observer
Jan 2009
Amyris (Nasdaq: AMRS) is a science and technology leader in the research, development and production of sustainable ingredients for the Clean Health & Beauty and Flavors & Fragrances markets. Amyris uses an impressive array of exclusive technologies, including state-of-the-art machine learning, robotics and artificial intelligence. Our ingredients are included in over 3,000 products from the world's top brands, reaching more than 200 million consumers. Amyris is proud to own three consumer brands - all built around its No Compromise® promise of clean ingredients: Biossance™ clean beauty skincare, Pipette™ clean baby skincare and Purecane™, a zero-calorie sweetener naturally derived from sugarcane. For more information, please visit www.amyris.com.
Investor / Board Observer
Aug 2008
Ooma creates new communications experiences for small businesses and consumers. Its smart SaaS platform serves as a communications hub, which offers cloud-based telephony, home security and other connected services.
The Company’s business and residential communications solutions deliver its proprietary high-definition voice quality, advanced features and integration with mobile devices, at extremely competitive pricing and value.
Ooma Home is a groundbreaking connected security solution including a smart video camera with facial recognition and a full range of security sensors that easily and affordably put consumers in charge of protecting their businesses and homes. Ooma is also partnering with connected device makers to create smarter offices and homes.
Ooma products are available in stores, online from leading retailers and directly from www.ooma.com.
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Investor / Board Observer
Oct 2006
Wayport enables applications, services and devices on a single converged network. Leading retail, hospitality and healthcare brands worldwide choose Wayport to gain the freedom to focus on their core business, creating operational efficiencies and new business capabilities. Wayport was founded in June, 1996 and today has headquarters in Irving, Texas and European headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Investor
Mar 2006
Bloom Energy empowers businesses and communities to responsibly take charge of their energy. The company’s leading solid-oxide platform for distributed generation of electricity and hydrogen is changing the future of energy. Fortune 100 companies around the world turn to Bloom Energy as a trusted partner to deliver lower carbon energy today and a net-zero future. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include global leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries.
The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence.
Bloom Energy is headquartered in San Jose, California with offices globally and is looking to grow its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels below:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/bloomenergy
Follow us on Instagram: @bloomenergy
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bloom_Energy
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomenergy
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2022
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Board Member
May 2021
We’re on a mission to inspire the world to give by helping nonprofits easily accept stock and cryptocurrency donations.
Investor
Feb 2021
We are a vertically-integrated ocean exploration company developing proprietary robotics and software to quickly and cheaply explore the entirety of the Earth’s oceans on a scale not possible with today’s technology. We offer subsea survey services (Hydro, Geo, UXO, etc.) as well as paired cloud & local software to effectively store, process and make sense of your organizations subsea data.
Investor
Feb 2021
Foxtrot is redefining convenience for the modern consumer, marrying the best of neighborhood retail and e-commerce technology to create a community of discovery. Our storefronts offer the most-loved aspects of neighborhood cafés, and you can turn to the Foxtrot App or website for 30-minute delivery and 5-minute pick up of a city’s best goods – from local beers and fine wines to chef-prepared meals and everyday essentials. We also offer the best of our favorite foods, goods and curated gifts available for nationwide shipping via Foxtrot Anywhere.
We’re building a first-of-its-kind omnichannel brand that seamlessly marries e-commerce delivery, proprietary inventory technology, and the feel-good community of neighborhood stores.
Since launching our native app in 2013, we now operate a robust e-commerce platform and 20 (and counting!) retail stores across Chicago, DC, VA and Dallas with plans to continue expansion nationwide.
We’re on a mission to connect people to better convenience through our love for food & culture, so that everyone can feel good about what they buy everyday.
2019
Investor
May 2019
Xwing is on a mission to build the world’s smartest and cleanest air mobility system. With our autonomous flight technology, Superpilot — were transforming the way airplanes fly so regional mobility will be significantly safer, more efficient, accessible, and sustainable than ever.
Our work begins with converting today’s cargo aircraft into remotely-operated airplanes so every person in the world can have greater access to reliable and affordable delivery services no matter where they live. Beyond air cargo, we plan to expand our technology safely, scalably, and sustainably to other areas of commercial aviation.
Founded in 2016, Xwing is based in Northern California with offices in San Francisco and Concord, CA. Fast Company named us one of the Most Innovative Transportation Companies of 2021 and a World Changing Idea in 2022; and TIME Magazine featured us on its 2021 Best Inventions List after completing the world’s first fully autonomous cargo flight.
Backed by strategic investors, weve raised over $57 million in venture funding to date, and were partnering closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify our advanced aircraft.
Visit xwing.com to learn more.
Visit xwing.com/careers to explore all open roles on our team.
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