Mr. Abraham Reichental serves as General Partner at Cognitiv Ventures. He is also the Founder, Chairman Chief Executive, and Officer of XponentialWorks, a venture investment and product development company that is monetizing the upside of disruption from exponential-tech convergence. For the previous twelve years, He served as 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director. He served as Board Member at Silo (Electronics (B2C)) Under his leadership, 3D Systems emerged as a formidable global 3D printing provider with revenue growth exceeding 6-fold and market valuation growing over 12-fold. During his tenure, the company was ranked the 13th Most Innovative Growth Company in the world by Forbes in 2014 and was named the 5th Fastest Growing Company in the U.S. and the country's 2nd Fastest Growing Tech Company by Fortune Magazine in 2013.
David Hodge
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Mobile • 3D Printing
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Mr. Ajoy Mallik is a Co-Founding Partner and serves as Venture Partner at Follow [the] Seed. He is an Angel Investor. He serves as Board Member at BIRDI. He is also a co-founder of UpWork, and previously, he held senior executive positions at TATA and Cognizant, in charge of their venture investments and innovation ecosystems. On the non-profit side, for over 13 years, he served on the Board of a global organization (CFHI) positively impacting the quality of healthcare in globally distributed under-served communities. He has expertise in venture capitalism and entrepreneurship. Additionally, he is an investor in several companies under the Skyblaze LLC brand, as well as other direct investment in the US such as 123signup (acquired), Webaroo (pre-IPO), and EzHome.
Mark Livings
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Education • Industrials • 3D Printing
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Adrian Cox serves as Chairman at Rated People. He served as the Chairman at Rebus Investment Solutions. Adrian first became introduced to Rebus as a client rather than an investor. He believes passionately in Rebus and what the company is trying to achieve, bringing with him considerable experience from a highly successful career in business. He is a trained Marketer having spent time at Imperial Group and Cadbury. In 2001 he became the European CEO of Ask Jeeves and oversaw the sale of the business to the US ASKJ Inc. The business was ultimately sold to IAC for $2.2BN in 2005. Adrian has been successful in developing consumer facing businesses in both the old and new economies. He has significant experience in fund raising, M&A and business structuring. He has built strong leadership teams across multiple geographies. In particular he has a strong background in Marketing, an ability to drive change and launch major International brands.
Antti Vasara
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Industrials • 3D Printing
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Dr. Antti Vasara serves as Chief Executive Officer and President at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. He served as Executive Vice President at Tieto. He served as a Board Member at Nexeon. He joined Nexeon as a non-executive director in 2014. He has a strong track record in the development of strategy and products at Nokia through his experience as Vice President of Nokia's corporate strategy unit and Senior Vice President of the Nokia Eseries product line. During his many years' experience at Nokia, he held senior technology leadership roles in the commercialization of consumer devices, including as Senior Vice President of Devices Productization and SVP of Mobile Phones Research & Development. Dr. Vasara has also held senior positions at Nordic IT and R&D services company, and at Comptel, the listed software company. Earlier in his career, Dr. Vasara spent seven years as a management consultant at McKinsey. He has a Ph.D. in Technical Physics from Helsinki University of Technology.
Antal Karolyi
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Sales (& Marketing) • 3D Printing
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Dr. Antal Karolyi as Partner at Traction Tribe. He also is an Angel Investor. He is a former investment banker, active angel investor and startup enthusiast.
Mr. Adam Kara serves as Board Member at The Insights People. He is an Angel Investor. He served as Chief Executive Officer & was a Co-Founder at Learning Heroes.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Mobile Apps • SaaS • Consumer • 3D Printing
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Mr. Andrew Ballester is a Co-Founder and serves as Board Member at GoFundMe. Prior to this, he served as Chief Technology Officer at GoFundMe. He holds a Bachelor's degree from University of Illinois.
How to connect with Angel Investors in the 3D Printing industry?
In the 3D Printing industry, angel investors such as Tim Ferriss, Jason Calacanis, and Chris Sacca are highly active. These investors focus on startups offering innovative solutions in additive manufacturing, 3D printing materials, and printing technologies. Tim Ferriss, an author and entrepreneur, invests in 3D printing startups that leverage technology to improve manufacturing processes and create new products. Jason Calacanis, an early investor in Uber and Robinhood, looks for companies that provide scalable and impactful 3D printing solutions. Chris Sacca, founder of Lowercase Capital, seeks out startups with strong technological capabilities and market potential in the 3D printing industry. To connect with these investors, attend 3D printing conferences, manufacturing expos, and networking events such as Formnext, RAPID + TCT, and Inside 3D Printing. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to potential investors. When pitching, emphasize how your 3D printing solution addresses key challenges, such as improving manufacturing efficiency, enhancing product customization, or reducing costs. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as partnerships with manufacturing companies, successful prototypes, or positive feedback from clients. Building relationships through initial informal meetings or discussions at industry panels can help establish trust with these investors. Demonstrating the impact of your technology through case studies or pilot projects can also add credibility. Personalize your outreach by referencing the investor’s previous investments and explaining how your venture aligns with their interests. Demonstrating a sustainable business model with clear revenue streams, such as product sales, licensing, or service contracts, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from 3D printing experts can also enhance your credibility.
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