Patrick Collison is a Co-Founder and serves as Board Member, Content Strategist and Chief Executive Officer at Stripe. He was a Partner of Y Combinator. He previously co-founded Auctomatic. He holds a Degree in Mathematics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Gregory M. Avis cofounded Summit Partners in 1984. Prior to Summit, he worked for McDonald & Company and Goldman, Sachs & Co.Greg has served as a director of many public and private companies. His past directorships include Digital Link Corporation (NASDAQ: DLNK), IMPAC Medical Systems (NASDAQ: IMPC), Integrated Systems (NASDAQ: INTS),NxTrend Technology (acquired by Infor Global Solutions), Powerwave Technologies (NASDAQ: PWAV), RightNow Technologies (NASDAQ: RNOW, later acquired by Oracle), Splash Technology Holdings (NASDAQ: SPLH, later acquired by Electronics for Imaging) and TGV Software (acquired by Cisco Systems).He holds a BA in political economy from Williams College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.Greg is chair of the Williams College Board of Trustees, and serves on the boards of the James Irvine Foundation, Antioch College, New Profit and ARTSTOR. He has also served on the boards of Silicon Valley Community Foundation (chair), the National Outdoor Leadership School and the San Jose Repertory Theatre (chair). Greg teaches mathematics at Eastside College Preparatory School in East Palo Alto.
David Kaplan
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Los Angeles Californi..., U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• SI Technologies (Albany):
David Kaplan
Los Angeles California ; California - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Oil & Gas (& Mining)
Description
AboutDavid Kaplan is a Co-Founder of Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager with approximately $464 billion of assets under management that is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol, ARES. David serves on the investment committees of multiple Ares investment strategies and is a member of the Ares Executive Management Committee and the Ares Board of Directors. Additionally, David is the Co-Chairman and CEO of Ares Acquisition Corporation II.
In order to support their philanthropic work, David and his wife, Meredith, founded the David and Meredith Kaplan Foundation in 2007. The Foundation distributes grants annually with a particular focus on Healthcare, Education and Jewish causes. David currently serves on the President’s Advisory Group of the University of Michigan, on the Board of Trustees of Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Los Angeles-based Cedars Sinai Medical Center which was most recently ranked No. 2 by US News and World Report on its national Best Hospitals list.
Jeff Parkinson
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Since 1999, Caltius Capital Management has been investing in junior capital for small and medium sized companies throughout North America. The firm targets the areas of: Healthcare Services and Products, Food and Beverage, Consumer Services and Products, Business Services, and Light Manufacturing. The company invests through two different capital structures - Caltius Equity and Caltius Mezzanine. Caltius Equity makes control and substantial minority equity investments ranging from $5 to $20 million in management-led buyouts, late-stage growth financings, leveraged recapitalizations, corporate divestitures and acquisitions. Caltius Mezzanine provides debt in amounts of $10 to $100 million to support a broad range of transaction types, including acquisitions, buyouts, shareholder dividends, refinancings, and organic growth. Caltius Mezzanine has invested over $700 million in over 40 companies.
Juan Carlos Sotomayor
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Rahim Thawer is the Founder and Hedge Fund Manager Of EGX Securities Ltd. Rahim is a Hedge Fund Manager who has invested in companies from different industries. He is passionate about creating intricate financial simulation models and strategies for enterprises at any stage of business, whether growth or distressed.Advising Central Banks, PensionFunds & Sovereign Wealth Funds in terms of Liquidity, Capital Raising, Structuring, Generating Returns, etc.Specialties: Hedge Fund. Capital Raising ($100M+), Restricted Transactions, Illiquid Assets, Secondary Transactions, Investment Security, Fund Structuring & Creation, Derivatives Outlay, Collateralized Debt & Equity Structures, Securitization, Guaranteed Investment Contracts, Monoline Bond & Debt Insurance.
Karl Mehta
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Advertising • Payments • Mobile Apps • SaaS • Mobile • Online Social • Oil & Gas (& Mining) • Productivity
Description
Karl Mehta is a serial entrepreneur, investor, engineer, and civil servant with over 20 years of experience in founding, building, and funding technology companies in the U.S. and international markets. He is currently Founder & CEO of EdCast Inc., a next-generation knowledge platform and former Venture Partner at Menlo Ventures. He isFounder of Silicon Valley based tech-driven non-profit, CodeforIndia.org and serves on several non-profit boards for education impact worldwide.Previously, he was the Founder & CEO of PlaySpan Inc., acquired in the March of 2011 by Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), the world's largest payment network. PlaySpan is a global leader in payments and monetization for digital media, mobile apps, social networks, and online games. Karl served as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, selected by the Obama Administration during the inaugural 2012-13 term. He was also recently appointed by Governor Brown to the Workforce Investment Board of the State of California. In 2010, Karl won the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award for Northern California from Ernst & Young. Karl is on the boards of Simpa Networks Inc., and the Chapman University Center for Entrepreneurship and advisor board of Intel Capital.He is co-author of the book 'Financial Inclusion at the Bottom of the Pyramid" https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Inclusion-at-Bottom-Pyramid/dp/1460265521/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486813387&sr=8-1&keywords=financial+inclusion+at+the+bottom+of+the+pyramid
Investor (and die-hard skier) with a strong background in finance / BD / capital markets. I love innovative ideas and the passion needed to take them to market.
David Morris
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Texas , , United King..., U.S.A.
Previous Investments
• KRI:
David Morris
Texas - - United Kingdom - London United Kingdom - Los Angeles California - California - U.S.A., U.S.A.
IT (& TMT) • FinTech (& Financials services) • DeepTech • Oil & Gas (& Mining)
Description
Bharati Jacob is a Co-Founder and serves as a Managing Partner at Seedfund. She is also an Angel Investor. She has over 27 years of experience in venture investing, marketing and financial services with Seedfund, Infinity Ventures and Lazard India. She co-founded Seedfund in 2006 along with Pravin Gandhi and Mahesh Murthy. Bharati has been the lead partner in diverse investments such as include Redbus (www.redbus.in - sold to Nasper, South Africa), Edusports (www.edusports.in), Vaatsalya (www.vaatsalya.com), Jeeves Consumer services (www.jeeves.co.in), Sportskeeda (www.sportskeeda.com) and Axisrooms (organizing hotel inventory) among others. Prior to Seedfund, she was a Principal at Infinity Ventures, a pioneer in Indian early stage investing whose exits include Indiagames (sold to tomonline) and India Bulls (listing in India). Before that she established and held the P&L responsibility for the Southern operations of Investment bank Lazard India. Before Lazard she worked in Minneapolis with the strategy group at Northwest Airlines (now Delta) supporting the Executive Management Board. Her early experience prior to business school was in consumer market research in India. Bharati pursues her professional interests in creating scale, early stage investing and women'women's entrepreneurship by writing in leading publications and speaking at various events and conferences, and is a charter membership at TIE. Sserves as a Board Member at Vaatsalya.
Arthur Goodrich
Investing in Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) &b...
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • AgroTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Mobile • Oil & Gas (& Mining)
Description
AboutI bring over 30 years in corporate leadership, strategic business development, marketing, and client relations roles to my real estate practice. Prior to entering luxury real estate sales in 2019, my career was focused in the Med-Tech and Med-Services sectors where I lead numerous teams to record results, including the 2nd highest sale price achieved for a Med-Services firm in 2009.
Applying a focused and highly personalized approach on both the buy and sell sides of transactions, I couple the highest integrity with hard work to accomplish my client’s goals - typically in record time. It’s what led to my $30M+ rookie year in luxury real estate, the sale of the highest-priced single-family home in Napa County in 2022, and why sophisticated luxury property sellers continue to select me to sell their luxury Wine Country properties.
Owning a Wine Country property requires an understanding of our area’s many unique ownership challenges, such as easements, wells, septic, and insurance to name a few. My focus for buyers is to carefully guide them through the extensive discovery process with a professional demeanor and bespoke, client-focused approach so that they fully understand how best to acquire their property.
My home is in Calistoga, Napa Valley’s luxury resort destination. My clientele are both local and from across the United States and beyond. They all seek that Wine Country lifestyle unique to our area through the purchase of a luxury property, vineyard, or winery.
As a native Texan, the Wine Country’s open spaces, grand oaks and expansive vistas (and no humidity!) were what initially drew me to the Wine Country. But it’s the warmth and welcoming nature of its’ diverse residents that appeal most to me.
I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University’s Engineering Technology Department. Since, I’ve completed Stryker's executive education program at HBS and recently a certificate program in Real Estate Investment from Harvard Extension School.
How to connect with Angel Investors in the Oil & Gas industry?
In the Oil & Gas & Mining industry, angel investors such as T. Boone Pickens, Harold Hamm, and Gentry Beach are prominent figures. These investors focus on startups offering innovative solutions in energy technology, resource extraction, and sustainability. T. Boone Pickens, an oil tycoon and investor, invested in energy startups that aimed to revolutionize the oil and gas industry with advanced technologies. Harold Hamm, founder of Continental Resources, looks for companies that provide innovative extraction techniques and improve operational efficiency. Gentry Beach, a Texas-based investor, seeks out startups with scalable solutions in oil, gas, and mining sectors. To connect with these investors, attend energy conferences, mining expos, and networking events such as Oil & Gas TechWeek, Mining Indaba, and Offshore Technology Conference. Utilize platforms like AngelList and LinkedIn to identify and reach out to potential investors. When pitching, emphasize how your energy solution addresses key challenges, such as improving extraction efficiency, reducing environmental impact, or enhancing operational safety. Highlight any traction you’ve gained, such as partnerships with energy companies, successful pilot projects, or regulatory approvals. 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 programs 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 service contracts, licensing, or product sales, will further strengthen your pitch. Leveraging endorsements or case studies from energy industry experts can also enhance your credibility.
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