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W. Jeffrey B.

Returned to 9-1-1 emergency services after spending decades building and leading tech and news companies. Calm under pressure and skeptical of unnecessary complexity.

📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States🔄 Updated November 2026💼 5 investments📅 13 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2016𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Board Member
Mar 2016
The Visual Storytelling Institute (VSI), is a Miami-based think tank that brings the gospel of visual storytelling from the world of art into a more human-centric and purposeful marketing. We help brands rise above the communication noise through visual storytelling consulting, training, and thought leadership. Select clients include Estée Lauder, Microsoft, and Cable & Wireless – to name a few. Our thought leadership programs include the Visual Storytelling Today podcast (ranked in the top 10 business storytelling podcasts on the Web), published book, VSI’s blog, weekly newsletter, and keynote speaking engagements. Ready to unleash your story? Book a meeting: http://bit.ly/vsichat
Founding Member and Angel Investor
Oct 2013
21st Century Angels (formerly South Florida Angels) is a angel investor group that sparks entrepreneurial innovation, and early-stage capital capacity in North America, increasing the number, amount and quality of equity investments in local entrepreneurs. We are actively seeking great startups to fund. Providing more than just money, PBA brings connections, knowledge, mentoring and operational assistance to bold early-stage entrepreneurs with game-changing ideas. Let us help you to turn your vision into a sustainable and successful business.
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2026
Owner & Certified Instructor
Mar 2026
Professional CPR, AED, BLS, and First Aid training throughout South Florida. We provide nationally recognized certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), Health & Safety Institute (HSI), and Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI). We partner with healthcare professionals, medical and dental offices, schools, childcare providers, businesses, churches, and families who want dependable, high-quality training delivered in a clear, practical format. We focus on hands-on instruction and real-world scenarios so you leave prepared—not just certified. We offer flexible scheduling and on-site group training to help you meet compliance requirements while building true confidence in emergency response. Our mission is simple: equip you with the skills to prot
early stagePublic Safety
2024
Owner / Chief Technologies
Jan 2024
ReallyGoodHost.com delivers fast, secure, and sustainable web hosting solutions designed for businesses of all sizes. We combine cutting-edge technology with eco-friendly practices, offering a range of hosting services that are reliable, scalable, and backed by 24/7 expert support. Our commitment to sustainability includes planting a tree for every new account, helping our customers make a positive impact on the planet. Whether youre running a small website or managing large-scale projects, ReallyGoodHost.com provides the performance and peace of mind you need to succeed. - A Honeytree Technologies Brand
2018
Awesome Journalism
Founder and Managing Trustee
Sep 2018
2016
Board Member
Mar 2016
The Visual Storytelling Institute (VSI), is a Miami-based think tank that brings the gospel of visual storytelling from the world of art into a more human-centric and purposeful marketing. We help brands rise above the communication noise through visual storytelling consulting, training, and thought leadership. Select clients include Estée Lauder, Microsoft, and Cable & Wireless – to name a few. Our thought leadership programs include the Visual Storytelling Today podcast (ranked in the top 10 business storytelling podcasts on the Web), published book, VSI’s blog, weekly newsletter, and keynote speaking engagements. Ready to unleash your story? Book a meeting: http://bit.ly/vsichat
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Investor and Chief Hoster
Jan 2016
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