Pitch Please

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals. You have until midnight January 12th to cast your vote → https://app.sli.do/event/8MtEmZo25ytgUuRGQQHwUc/embed/polls/baf5d76b-be80-4393-9ef9-96814b66885d On this episode we are joined by Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, Kyle Levy from the University of Miami and Olufolakemi Bolarinw from RMIT University. Cue the Curves, founded by Charlotte Oxnam from Northwestern University, is Reinventing the Plus-Size shopping experience. Their app brings together plus-size women, content creators, and clothing brands to create a fashion ecosystem like no other. UniHop, founded by Kyle Levy from the University of Miami, is a college campus delivery and fulfillment platform for college students. UniHop strives to make receiving packages, food and product delivery on college campuses a whole 'hop' easier. New Leaf, founded by Olufolakemi Bolarinwa, from RMIT University, is converting plastic and textile material waste into timeless, modular furniture pieces that won't cost the Earth. New Leaf is bringing community, industry, business and people together into one sustainable movement. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #049 - Future-proof your family's health. Preserving your umbilical cord and placenta is now easier and more affordable than ever. Recommended by physicians to help treat cancer, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, and more - even for years to come. On this episode we are joined by Kathryn Cross, the Founder of Anja Health. Anja manually processes the cord blood, tissue, and placenta stem cells after birth - individualizing the approach as opposed to having a machine do it. When compared to automated processing, Anja's manual processing leads to almost 25% more stem cells being recovered and up to 80% less red blood cells contaminating the sample. After enrolling, Anja will send you a collection kit to get started. Once the collection kit is added to your hospital bag, let the hospital know prior to the birth. After the birth, Anja will handle the rest including viability testing, optimization, and cryopreservation within an AABB accredited lab.To learn more visit anjahealth.com. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #048 - PlayFitt is helping the world move more. Playfitt is the movement app that motivates everybody to reach small daily movement goals, whenever, wherever. They make fitness fun for everyone through an app that turns exercise into an addicting game. On this episode we are joined by Jonathan Guillemette (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-guillemette-phd-a965a568) Co-Founder and CEO of PlayFitt. By leveraging video game mechanics they get players hooked on leading a healthier lifestyle. PlayFitt is focusing on digital wellness by building tech that's actually good for you. Together, they're creating a world where everyday fitness is as fun as levelling up in your favorite video game. Download the free app today at playfitt.ca You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #047 - Let's be real, cardio sucks. But it doesn't have to! Cardiiio is changing cardio fitness by making it fun! They're turning cardio into a giant game of team-based turf war, where you and your friends can capture and defend turf through their outdoor walking, running, and biking routes! On this episode we are joined by Destin George Bell the Founder and CEO of Cardiiio. Cardii.io is focused on building community and a great product for casual cardio workouts. They provide a dynamic, social experience for people who hate cardio, and it's personalized to your liking. Visit Cardii.io to learn more and get early access by joining their beta. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Welcome to the third episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals. You have until midnight December 22nd to cast your vote → https://app.sli.do/event/n7ukcp1b/embed/polls/e96f8488-1a52-48c5-8651-1e8a55b8f462 On this episode we are joined by Yoons Lee from the University of Texas at Austin and Akashdeep Randhawa from Rutgers University. Pop Social, founded by Yoons Lee from the University of Texas at Austin, is the easiest way to hang out and makes friends on campus Smart MS3, founded by Akashdeep Randhawa from Rutgers University, is bringing adherence to rehabilitation. Meet our guest judge, Greg. Greg is a technology entrepreneur and angel investor, who enjoys building world-class technology teams and companies. Outside of work, Greg actively contributes to the startup ecosystem. He graduated from Stanford with a B.S. in Computer Science and M.S. in Management Science & Engineering. While at Stanford, he was course assistant and head course assistant for some of the most popular entrepreneurship, product management and computer science classes. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #045 - Vlogmi is a platform based on genuineness and authenticity. While platforms like Instagram focus on disingenuous content and obsessing over "picture perfect" posts, Vlogmi will effectively make social media a healthier place by promoting and regulating genuine and authentic content. On this episode we are joined by Luke Thorssen the Founder and CEO of Vlogmi. Join Vlogmi and know that every post is taken directly from Vlogmi's in-app camera, so everything you see is REAL. No Photoshop. No Reposts. No Fake News. Learn more at Vlogmi.com. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #044 - Authentiic is a web3 digital health ecosystem mixed reality and digital empathy platform. Gamify life and level up your productivity. On this episode we are joined by Dr. Dave Heitmann the Founder and CEO of Authentiic. Level up your productivity by learning more at authentiic.com or get in touch with Dr. Dave at [email protected]. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #043 - Welcome to the second episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals. You have until midnight December 8th to cast your vote → https://app.sli.do/event/n7ukcp1b/embed/polls/695c8959-e3f9-435d-b102-0733ade5bce0 On this episode we are joined by Kangle from the University of San Francisco, Ashwath Narayanan from George Washington University and Eric Zhu, a current high school freshman. 10x Club founded by Kangle Lin from the University of San Francisco who is building a scalable NFT minting solution for apps. Social Currant founded by Ashwath Narayanan from George Washington University is a full service agency and software that helps brands go from campaign to launch in days with custom influencer recommendations and a dedicated Gen Z strategist. Aviato founded by Eric Zhu, a freshman high school student in Indiana is democratizing startup funding through short video pitches. Meet our guest judge, Dennis Chang. Dennis is a serial entrepreneur who previously co-founded a VC-backed drone analytics company and is currently working on a stealth fintech startup. Dennis was previously a VP at UL Ventures, is currently a VP at Republic and is also an Angel investor on the side. He is passionate about company-building aspects around GTM, Product, pitching/story-telling and fundraising in general, especially for early-stage (Pre-seed to Series A) B2B companies in fintech, supply chain and industrials. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Accelerator on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #042 - Legal Karma builds client portals to accelerate your most important client interactions during intake, onboarding, and much more. Think of Legal Karma, like a "TurboTax for law firms" Automate legal services with Intake Genie and keep clients informed with a custom Matter Tracker. Legal Karma is turning law firms into tech companies. On this episode we are joined by Kory Kelly, the Founder and CEO of Legal Karma. Deepen client relationships and manage projects like a pro by visiting legalkarma.org. If you want to get in touch with Kory, you can email him at [email protected]. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #041 - CleverFi allows anyone to travel and connect to Wi-Fi without having to ask: "What is the Wi-Fi password? They provide a universal password to the traveler that the person can use repetitively during his/her journey. Their system improves existing Wi-Fi to deliver a more reliable, faster, and secure WiFi experience for both the provider and the user. On this episode we are joined by Mario Soave, the Founder and CEO of CleverFi. You can support CleverFi by going to cleverfi.com and joining the waitlist. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #040 - Welcome to the first episode of the Pitch Please University Pitch Competition. Make sure to listen and vote on the company YOU would invest in. The most investable company from each episode will move onto the finals. You have until midnight November 24th to cast your vote → https://app.sli.do/event/n7ukcp1b/embed/polls/eabc05e5-46e3-4b49-8955-836e0a93d02c On this episode we are joined by Shoaib Iqbal from RMIT University, Patricia Garcia from the University of Southern California Nikita Patil from the University of Texas at Austin. Esper Satellites founded by Shoaib from RMIT University is delivering intelligent data from space, for industrial efficiency on earth. College Thrifts founded by Patricia Garcia from the University of Southern California who is creating a platform for students to buy and resell their collegiate gear. Project Xylem founded by Nikita Patil and Shiv Bhakta from University of Texas at Austin who are converting oil rigs into hydroponic greenhouses. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #039 - Witit is a new social media service where you can monetize yourself, services and time, on-demand. Content creators can charge per minute for their time and set the rate and list their services on-demand so people can check out at their own convenience. On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Witit, Nathaniel Gerdes. Witit is solving a problem that is incredibly painful for creators. If you are interested in joining the waitlist or simply chat about the platform, email [email protected]. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #038 - Loved Twice Bridal is an online luxury bridal boutique that curates sustainable, once loved designer wedding dresses. All of their gowns are backed by the Loved Twice Guarantee, which assures authenticity, sustainability, and wearability. Shop with confidence with the help of a virtual stylist. Book a free virtual appointment to see the gown and discuss measurements. On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Loved Twice Bridal, Sarah Ghabbour. Support Loved Twice Bridal by listing or buying your dress at lovedtwicebridal.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook @lovedtwicebridal. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.

Ep #037 - Colossal is best known recently for the de-extinction of the Woolly Mammoth. Extinction is a colossal problem facing the world and Colossal is the company that's going to fix it. On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Colossal, Ben Lamm, and Draper Associates Investor, Matt Harris. Combining the science of genetics with the business of discovery, Colossal's endeavor is to jumpstart nature's ancestral heartbeat. To see the Woolly Mammoth thunder upon tundra once again. To advance the economies of biology and healing through genetics. To make humanity more human. And to reawaken the lost wilds of Earth. So we, and our planet, can breathe easier. Learn more at Colossal.co. Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation. draper.vc You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn , and TikTok.

Ep #036 - The first DNA Digital Twin to assess your risk level of 22,500+ diseases and simulate your personalized reactions to 750+ drugs. On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Predictiv Care, Sajung Yun and Alex Rochegude. Order your own kit on predictivcare.com. If you are a genetic counselor, physician, or hospital and you are interested in partnering, contact the team through their website. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and Tik Tok.

Ep #035 - Vote. Compete. Share. Compare. Upload your own content and vote for your favorite content on DissOrDap. Now you can get opinions on two pieces of content by posting competing photos or challenging another post. See what's trending now! On this episode we are joined by the Founder of DissOrDap Jeff Klavir. If you are interested in learning more, email Jeff at [email protected]. You can also check out DissOrDap at dissordap.com and get ready to download the app in the app store soon! You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIN. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and TikTok.

Ep #034 - RoxBox is a Denver-based manufacturing company and the leading provider of custom shipping container and modular solutions for the entire United States and beyond. With over two decades of experience in the shipping container and modular modification industry, ROXBOX has become the subject matter expert in developing creative solutions for the nation's modular needs. Follow them on social @roxboxcontainers or visit them at roxboxcontainers.com. If you are based in Denver, stop by for a tour of their facilities. If you can provide insight on operating multiple facilities across countries, RoxBox is looking for an advisor. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Tik Tok.

Ep #033 - Learn how Jinx Drinx founders Maddie Largey and Colin Michael created a single serving tamper proof product to mitigate the risk of overconsumption. Jinx Drinx is an elevated alternative to large-batch mixed drinks. On this episode we go over everything from idea generation, developing an MVP, creating a formulation and distribution strategy to preparing for launch. Follow the team on Instagram @Jinx.drinx. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Tik Tok.

Ep #032 - Gum is the video app for startup creators, founders, investors, mentors, and fans. Gum puts Silicon Valley in your pocket, so you can share, discover, and win from wherever the heck you like. On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Gum, Danny Tamez. Create short videos for your startup and connect with other investors and creators! Sign up today at gum.is. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Ep #031 - Many founders ask us when it is the right time to raise their first round of funding. There is no one correct way to answer this question, as each startup and their circumstances are unique. Listen in to hear the blanket advice that every entrepreneur should take into consideration, as well as more detailed questions you should ask yourself before looking for outside capital. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Tik Tok.

Ep #030 - Isodate has revolutionized the dating experience to get you swiping less and dating more. Video speed date with a number of singles at one of their many events. This is the future of online dating. On this episode, we are joined by Luke Connolly, Co-Founder of Isodate, and Laura González-Estéfani, Founder & CEO of The Venture City. Venture City is committed to building a diverse network of portfolio companies, stakeholders, and an ecosystem of partners. They are looking for product-oriented founders and entrepreneurs with and without capital. They are interested in marketplaces and social effects, with a focus on international and minority founders. They invest between $100K and $5M. You can reach Laura by emailing her your idea to [email protected]. If you would like to reach out or support Isodate you can find them at isodate.co or on Facebook.com/isodate or Instagram @isodate_. You can also reach luke at [email protected]. You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIN and Tik Tok.

On this episode, the hosts of the show, Katie Russel and Daniel Wiegand take a break from regular programming to discuss the traditional pitch deck formula and the ten slides every successful pitch should include. Additionally, each host provides their three major Do's and Don'ts when pitching your startup. Be on the show and/or send your startup idea to our email [email protected] You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow the DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Ep #028 - GRIT Boxing and their new product GRIT EPIQ is taking at-home fitness to the next level, with a smarter, more versatile, AI-paired, second generation of connected fitness, bringing together users like never before. On this episode, we are joined by the Co-Founder of GRIT, Dylan Zanker, as well as Samuel Garcia, Principal at Amplo Ventures. GRIT Boxing started as a physical, social, fun, unique boxing studio in Manhattan and spread like wildfire. With their "club-like'' atmosphere, top-tier trainers, and full liquor bar, GRIT quickly made a name for itself in New York City. They are now launching their in-home product the GRIT EPIQ, the intelligent home gym of the future. The pairing of the physical aspects along with their two way communication with trainers, a "clubhouse" style communication before and after workouts and their virtual bar, GRIT EPIQ truly has all you need. You can join in their fundraise at republic.co/grit or reach Dylan at [email protected]. Amplo Ventures is industry and stage agnostic. Their mission is to help support entrepreneurs building globally ambitious companies that matter. If you think you would be a good fit for Amplo Ventures you can reach out to Sam Garcia at [email protected] or learn more at amplovc.com. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Be on the show and/or send your startup idea to our email [email protected] You can visit our website here, and follow Katie and Daniel on LinkedIn. Find Pitch Please on Twitter! You can also follow the DSH Austin on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Ep #027 - Elite Sweets is the maker of the most delicious protein-packed donuts that are gluten-free and keto-friendly. On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Elite Sweets, Amin Bahari, as well as the Co-founders of Draper Startup House, Katie Russel, and Daniel Wiegand. Elite Sweets is on a mission to redefine sweets. They are doing this with their Elite Donuts, which are protein-packed donuts, low in sugar (Only 1-2g to be exact), Keto-friendly (low carb), gluten-free, and soy-free. Elite Sweets and the Elite Donut was born out of a personal mission of theirs inspired by a family history of diabetes and obesity and the founders own weight loss journey, where they collectively lost over 200lbs. They've now shared their secret and created the anytime donut to satisfy your sweet tooth. Order yours today at elitedonut.com and follow their journey on social media @elite.sweets. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @pitchplease_pod on Twitter, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #026 - Rave Nailz creates nail-masterpieces ranging from long and witchy to checkered with things hanging off. Literally, you can have your nails chained together if you so choose. On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Rave Nailz, Braelinn Frank as well as the Co-founders of Draper Startup House, Katie Russel and Daniel Wiegand. Braelinn Frank aka Rave Nailz is an Austin-based nail artist who got started in 2012 while living in LA. She gained notoriety for her nails always being on point for whichever rave she was attending that night (hence the name, Rave Nailz). Since she was of course posting these all up on the 'gram, people began to ask how they could get her designs on their nails. SO she decided to start painting press on nails and selling them on Etsy. You can order your Rave Nailz at ravenailz.com or find them on instagram @Rave_Nailz. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @pitchplease_pod on Twitter, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIN and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #025 - LuckyTruck brings everything into one dashboard so truckers can manage insurance hassle free. On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of LuckyTruck, Devin Bostick, as well as Venture Capitalist, Mark Friday from Cathexis Ventures. LuckyTruck is on a mission to help trucking companies understand, buy, and manage their insurance. Whether you're a company driver, owner-operator or independent contractor, you're in safe hands. LuckyTruck offers instant proof of insurance certificates, driver retention tips, company growth strategies, driver background checks as well as instant policy and driver changes. You can find them at luckytruck.co. Cathexis is a multi-strategy holding company based in Houston, Texas. Cathexis is the family office of the firm's CEO. Their organizational structure and permanent capital base provides significant advantages, including strong alignment with management teams, a long-term investment horizon, the ability to move quickly, and flexibility with transaction structures. In the first half of 2018, they began to fund early stage VC deals, their seed stage equity commitments range from $100k to $1mm. In seed deals which end up having exceptionally high growth trajectories, they will consider investing up to 8 figures in follow on rounds. If you would like to reach Cathexis you can find Mark Friday on Linkedin. Or if you are a savvy founder, finding a way to get a warm intro is the best way. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @pitchplease_pod on Twitter, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIN and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #024 - Join the Crypto Revolution! Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum and Other Cryptocurrencies the easy way! On this episode, we are joined by the CoFounder of Lemon, Borja Martel Seward, as well as Americas Tech Editor at Large for Invertia, Rosa Jimenez Cano. Lemon cash is on a mission to provide all of Latin America the ability to get into Crypto. Lemon is the easiest way to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies in LATAM. They also allow you to earn up to 7% interest on your portfolio weekly, convert pesos easily into crypto and even offer Crypto Credit & Debit Cards. You can download Lemon Cash in the app store at Lemoncash.app or reach Borja on Twitter at LemonBorja or follow them on social at Lemoncash.app. Invertia is a Spanish Tech Magazine that focuses on markets, the economy, companies, and media. Rosa is looking for startups and founders who are creating new ecosystems and challenging the status quo. You can find her on Twitter @petezin. -- Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin, and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #023 - Workforce visibility and productivity made easy and efficient with Eyrus. On this episode we are joined by the CoFounder of Eyrus, Alexandra McManus, as well as Chief Investment Officer and Managing General Partner of Fuel Venture Capital, Maggie Vo. Eyrus is workforce visibility and productivity platform that enhances levels of workforce insight and helps professionals manage their team to stay on time and on budget in the construction industry. It is their mission to leverage technology and data to provide value to EVERYONE throughout the construction process. Their solutions focus on cost, accuracy, and the operational demands of each unique construction project. They believe that accurate data should be collected automatically and flow seamlessly into the hands of decision-makers to meet all the requirements of both the project and the stakeholders. Advanced IoT and cloud-based software solutions enable enhanced visibility and the real-time movement of meaningful data to all parties involved in a construction project. You can get in touch with Eyrus by visiting their website Eryus.com or following them on Facebook or Instagram @eyrusteam. Fuel Venture Capital was founded in 2017 in Miami with the goal of fueling a modern economy based on knowledge and vision. Industry agnostic in venture sourcing, Fuel targets exceptional entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas and professional track records, favoring early and late-stage companies propelled by exponential technologies. The firm's "founder focused, investor driven" approach balances a commitment to propelling portfolio companies to success and delivering enhanced, risk mitigated returns for their investors. If you would like to reach Maggie you can email her at [email protected] or message her on Linkedin. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin, and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #022 - Show Up For Those You Care About. Send thoughtful, timely messages and micro-gifts. On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of KOYA, Caryn and Jon Werner, as well as renowned Venture Capitalist, Tim Draper. The KOYA app uses geolocation to let you surprise friends and loved ones with location-specific messages and gifts. It's FREE to download and use. Easily schedule personal messages with a memory (video or image), URL (Spotify, YouTube, etc), and an optional gift ($$ for coffee, beer, tacos, etc). Support the KOYA team by downloading the app and sending a KOYA! You can learn more by visiting getkoya.com. Tim Draper is a prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist and founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, a global network of venture capital funds. The firms' investments include Baidu, Focus Media, YeePay, KongZhong, Skype, Hotmail, Tesla, SolarCity, Coinbase, Ledger, Robinhood, Athenahealth, Box, TwitchTV, SpaceX, Cruise Automation, Carta, Planet, PTC, and many others. Tim is a leading spokesperson for Bitcoin, Blockchain, ICOs, and cryptocurrencies. Send your pitch deck to [email protected]. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com. If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn, and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #021 - We spend a ton of money on our weddings, yet we only use a majority of those expensive items once. Wedzee is here to change that. On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Wedzee, CEO Jennifer Burns and SVP Mike Burns as well as S3 Ventures Principal, Aaron Perman. Planning and shopping for a wedding is time consuming, dispersed, and stressful. Wedzee is the ONLY marketplace for brides to find every accessory for the most important day of their lives. They make it easy and economical for sellers to list and ship their wedding accessories. From Wedding Dresses to cake accessories Wedzee is the one-stop marketplace for all your wedding needs. You can find them at wedzee.com or follow them on Instagram @shopwedzee or on Facebook @wedzee. S3 Ventures is the largest venture capital firm focused on Texas and invests in Seed to Series B companies with a focus on Texas or non-core markets. With $600M under management, they lead rounds with the potential to follow on throughout the life of the company. Their core investing focus is B2B Business Technology, Digital Experiences, Healthcare Technology, or Consumer Tech. If you think you would be a good fit for S3 Ventures you can reach Aaron at [email protected] Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn, and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #020 - High-quality erotic pleasure for everyone! On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Afterglow, Lilly Sparks, and IgniteXL Ventures Founding Partner, Claire Chang. Afterglow is building the ultimate platform to "have better sex". Afterglow focuses on educational videos, curated content designed for females, and erotic content to fuel sexual wellness. Founder Lilly Sparks is on a mission to help customers with sexual wellness and to curate a better porn experience for women as well as to destigmatize the porn industry. To get a free trial visit xoafterglow.com and use promo code "FIRSTLOOK" to get a sneak peek into Afterglow. IgniteXL Ventures is a global beauty-tech seed fund investing in and igniting kickass entrepreneurs at the intersection of technology, beauty, and wellness. Beauty = Mind, Body, and Soul: Beauty is becoming increasingly synonymous with health, self-confidence, and self-identity. We see beauty expanding beyond the superficial, physical domain and building on a foundation of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Technology: Technology enables us to reimagine how beauty and wellness products/services are created, personalized, delivered, and experienced. Better Future: We want to contribute toward building a better future by backing diverse founders who are developing products and services that empower all consumers to make better and more conscious choices in improving the quality of their lives. Visit Ignitexl.com to learn more. You can find Claire by emailing her at [email protected] Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn, and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #019 - Climate change and natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity, Pegasus Imagery is tackling this through their unmanned aircraft and sensors to better protect our environment, economy and communities. On this episode we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Pegasus Imagery, Cole Rosentreter and Expa Investor, Dylan Itzikowitz. Pegasus Imagery builds and deploys advanced aircraft and sensor solutions to solve industry and government challenges at scale with the safest unmanned aircrafts in the world. They provide real time access to actionable intelligence that their customers can use for a multitude of purposes such as insurance, government contracts or apps building Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence. Support Pegasus Imagery if you are a company that uses large regular collections of data visit them at Pegasusimagery.ca. Expa is designed to be the most flexible early-stage program. Get funded and work with their network of advisors to take your startup from 0 to 1. Founded by Garrett Camp, (cofounder of Uber, founders choose Expa for their Expertise, Access, & Community. The partners at Expa are builders and operators themselves, who can provide founders with practical advice in product design, development, operations, and recruiting a team.The Expa network is far-reaching. Founders have access to top US and European investors for access to follow-on capital, and can tap into existing relationships with top design & dev firms. With offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and London, Expa offers a physical place for entrepreneurs to come together, collaborate, and share knowledge. You can find Dylan by emailing him at [email protected] or @ditzikow on Twitter. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIN and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #018 - Competing in the prepackaged healthy meal industry and the impact of Tom Brady's TB12's Partnership. On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of The Good Kitchen, Amber Lewis, and the Founder of Verve Capital, Marcelo Franco. The Good Kitchen has made it easy to heat-and-eat delicious, high-quality, prepared meals that can be delivered wherever and whenever you want them. Peace of mind included. They make sure their farmers and producers meet the highest ethical and sustainability standards. From there, they artfully craft all of the ingredients into delicious, chef-driven meals that are as tasty as they are healthy. All you have to do is heat, eat and enjoy. Support The Good Kitchen by ordering food at thegoodkitchen.com. Verve Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders to fund ideas and accelerate growth. They believe in people with big dreams and the grit to bring them to life. They invest in ideas that challenge the status quo and build a better world through innovation. Verve partners with companies providing early-stage investment, support, and advice that help founders reach their vision. Learn more at vervecapital.us. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIN, and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

Ep #017 - Are you the next Vin Scully, Joe Buck, or Marv Albert? Colorca.st allows anyone to become a live sports broadcaster. On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Colorca.st, Evan Kirkham and Draper Associates Investor, Matt Harris. Colorca.st loves sports. They hate boring commentary. Colorcast brings live audio commentary to the masses. Imagine this: athletes, influencers, and average Joes, all sharing their hot-takes on live sports and events—totally unfiltered. Hear any live audio commentary on any event. No application. No recording equipment. No preparation. Turn on your TV, open Colorcast, start casting, and see who tunes in. Pretty simple—just provide live audio commentary on what you're watching. Support Colorca.st by downloading the app and start casting! You can also follow them on social @colorcastapp. Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation. draper.vc Matt Harris is the Texas Lead Investor for Draper Associates in Silicon Valley. Matt is local to Austin where he offices out of Draper Startup House. Get in touch with Matt by emailing him your pitch deck at [email protected]. He is especially interested in Texas based companies! Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIN and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#016 - Delighting Small Businesses with a new banking solution. On this episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Delt.ai, Jose de la Luz Lopez, and the Co-founder and General Partner of Ecliptic Capital, William Hurley. Delt.ai provides smart digital finance for startups and SMEs. Delt.ai is the first corporate card powered with financial intelligence, designed for business owners and freelancers in Mexico. Learn more at Delt.ai. Connect with Jose on LinkedIn at in/josedelaluz/. Ecliptic Capital partners with innovators who are creating systemic, network-enabled business value, and, who are on the verge of massive scale, regardless of industry or geography. Ecliptic invests in companies leveraging network enablement to drive disruption and promote adoption, and that focus where opportunities exist to capture adjacent markets. Learn more at ecliptic.capital. Follow William on all social channels @/whurley. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#015 - On this episode we are joined by the Co-founder and CEO of ibble, Raymond Kaminski and the Founding Partner of Blitzscaling Ventures, Chris Yeh. ibble is a social video sharing app reinventing conversations. Get lost in topics you love, share your passions with friends, and gain a new perspective. Join their waitlist from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store! Learn more at Getibble.com Blitzscaling Ventures helps rapidly-growing companies in winner-take-most markets become global leaders by providing in-depth scaling advice and capital. Chris Yeh is the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman, of Blitzscaling, the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time. A writer, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. His books help founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, policymakers, and everyday people better understand how the internet has changed the way we work together to build amazing organizations. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#014 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Clocr, Apoorva Chintala, and her father Sree Chintala. The Venture Capitalists joining us include the Founder and General Partner at Texas Frontier Seed Ventures, Beau Robicheaux, along with Leann Zhang, CEO, and Cofounder at Instrument Capital. Clocr is a digital legacy platform for your social media accounts. They provide one tool for your family to organize, manage and pass on your digital legacy the right way. Learn more at clocr.com. You can follow Clocr on all social media platforms @clocr_inc. Beau Robicheaux is the Founder and General Partner at Texas Frontier Seed Ventures. Texas Frontier Seed Ventures is an industry agnostic seed fund exclusively focused on TX-based startups. Leann Zhang is the CEO and Co-founder at Instrument Capital. Instrument Capital is a FinTech company specializing in job-specific and region-specific investment funds. It is the management company of Instrument Capital LLC. Instrument Capital holds the rights to a patent-pending allocation engine that incorporates data related to a person's job profile and location for asset allocation purposes. This investor-centric approach to risk aims to change how the industry thinks about proper diversification and fund curation on behalf of investors. You can get in touch with Leann by emailing her at [email protected] HBS Houston Angels is a forum for HBS Angels and entrepreneurs to come together and share ideas, mentor, and review business plans of early-stage entrepreneurs seeking advice and funding. Join their monthly pitch nights and stay connected to the group by visiting hbsclubhouston.com Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#013 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Fundr, Lauren Washington and the Managing Partner of Draper Associates, and the CEO of Draper University, Andy Tang. Fundr AI is a marketplace for startups and investors to get investment using AI and machine learning. Fundr AI accurately predicts startup success on a variety of factors and takes out traditional bias for access to VC. Reach the team on their website at Fundr.ai or on LinkedIn @Fundr. Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation. Learn more at Draper.vc Andy Tang is Managing Partner at Draper Associates and CEO of Draper University. Andy primarily looks at Fintech and Healthtech companies. If you are interested in connecting with Andy, email him at [email protected]. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#012 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of ReBLEND, Kathryn Bernell, and the Founding General Partner of True Wealth Ventures, Sara Brand. ReBLEND is an easy way to get a high-intensity nutrient boost in a fun frozen pop! They distilled a smoothie - took out the water, juice, and work so you can dial into the good stuff: fruits + veggies + superfoods. ReBLEND works with farmers and manufacturers to purchase fruits and vegetables that might unnecessarily be discarded and turns them into Smoothie Pops without the need to freeze during shipment. Meaning they arrive ready to freeze! Order your pops at reblend.co Support the team by leaving a review and buying their product on Amazon! Follow them on Instagram @reblend.co and shoot them a message on social! If you'd like to get in touch with the founder, email her at [email protected] True Wealth Ventures invests in smart female entrepreneurs, from consumer health innovators to sustainable product pioneers. Women-led companies have proven they deliver higher returns. It's time to invest in new perspectives. True Wealth VC is looking for more women-led opportunities that are improving environmental or human health. Submit your company on their website at truewealthvc.com Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#011 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of LILA, Ricky Williams and Matt Cohen, as well as Sequoia Blodgett, Operator at M13 Ventures. LILA translates astrological symbolism into useful information that enhances the 3 dimensions of relationships. Visit heylila.com to learn more. Support the LILA team by visiting their crowdfunding page at republic.co/lila M13 is a full-service venture engine with a platform of experts and resources that helps our founding teams proactively navigate risks through all stages of growth and excel at execution. Learn more at M13.co Get in touch with Sequoia by following her @SequoiaB on Twitter. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#010 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Nickelytics Judah Longgrear and Shama Keskar, as well as Sarika Batra, Executive Producer, Director, and Showrunner for Meet the Drapers. Nickelytics is on a mission to make out-of-home media more trackable, easier to deploy, and more effective at scale by integrating the out-of-home market with a digital advertising experience. Learn more at nickelytics.com. Support the team by following @nickelytics on social media. Check out their crowdfunding campaign at republic.co/nickelytics. Meet the Drapers is the first crowdfunding show that allows the audience to invest like a venture capitalist. One winner is selected every week for the first 9 episodes before moving onto the semi-finals for a shot at big money. All contestants get the chance to be funded by the viewers through their crowdfunding campaign during the season. The top 3 crowdfunded companies alongside the 3 semi-finalist winners move onto the finals to win investment from Tim Draper! The winner receives half a million dollars from Tim Draper. Plus, all contestants gain crowdfunding investment from the viewers! Watch Season 4 now at meetthedrapers.com If you're interested in applying to be on the next season, email your pitch deck to Sarika Batra at [email protected]. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#009 - On this episode we are joined by the Founders of MOD Tech Labs Alex and Tim Porter, as well as Sputnik ATX Managing Partners Dr. Oksana Malysheva and Joe Merrill. MOD Tech Labs creates stunning visuals for film, television apps and more. AI-powered photogrammetry tools automatically bring your 3D models to life at scale and in mind-blowing time. Generate meshes, transform point clouds, optimize textures, and so much more with their all-in-one platform. Create More. Save Time. Make Money. Find them at modtechlabs.com Support MOD Tech Labs by subscribing and downloading their app on iOS and Android under ARMod. If you are an investor who could add value to MOD Tech Labs email [email protected] Sputnik ATX is an Austin, TX based venture capital investor and accelerator that funds early stage maker-founders who solve real problems. They combine capital with training and experience to help startups reach their full potential. Sputnik means "partner" in Russian. Join them at sputnikatx.com. Get in touch with Oksana Malysheva and Joe Merrill on Twitter. Follow Joe @austin_vc, and Oksana @oksana_atx. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#008 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Perchance App, Dave Gottesmann and Nelly Farra, as well as Head of Ventures at Draper Startup House, Giulianna Crivello. Perchance App allows you to go back in time to connect with singles in your area and nudges you to go on a date! What dating apps fail to recognize is that it's not the person who didn't "swipe right" on me that keeps me up at night. Rather, it's the person who locked eyes with me on a busy street on my way to work and flashed me the most beautiful smile that I ever saw. It isn't the person's photo that I saw while scrolling through hundreds of other photos that makes me think, "what if"? It's the person who was carrying a book by my favorite author who glanced back at me just as I paid for my coffee only to turn around and notice they were gone. These are the moments that make up a "life", ones that can't be artificially duplicated. If you are an investor and interested in connecting with Perchance, email [email protected] with the title Investment Follow @Perchance_app on Instagram or find them on Facebook and Twitter @perchanceapp. If you'd like to learn more about the company, visit Perchanceapp.com for more information. Draper Startup House Ventures is a global syndicate and not a fund - we connect startup entities to investment partners in order to ease the fundraising capital process. We provide an opportunity for investors to see more startup opportunities from our growing global network. Visit draperstartuphouse.com/ventures to submit your pitch deck or to learn more! If you want to connect with Giulianna, email her at [email protected]. DSH Ventures is sector agnostic and is looking for all types of companies to join the platform. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#007 - On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Credit Mountain, Nathan Pinto, as well as Investor Relations Associate at Capital Factory, Adam Valenta. Credit Mountain is a B2B SaaS company taking credit improvement to new heights. Soon, Credit Mountain will transform the experience of being turned down for a loan into a win-win for lenders and borrowers. If you are an investor who could add value to Credit Mountain, email [email protected] Capital Factory's mission is to be the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers, and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes, and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Capital Factory meets the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduces them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. Learn more at capitalfactory.com Follow Adam on Twitter at @AdamValentaVC or on Linkedin at linkedin.com/in/adam-valenta-054859b5/. Reach out to him with your startup idea and set up a 15-minute call. Adam looks for industry-agnostic companies, Adam is looking for consumer-facing companies, but is open to all startup ideas. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on Linkedin and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#006: On this episode, we are joined by the Founders of Popshop, Nathan Franco and Efry Ahdut, as well as Senior Associate at Elsewhere Partners, Michael Massad. Popshop is a global platform where anyone can launch their physical or digital store(s) with ease. Brands can book flexible retail space and open their physical store(s) and store owners can list and manage their spaces all from one app. Support Popshop by checking out their crowdfunding campaign at republic.co/popshop. Book space at Popshop.com or download their app on the app store or Google Play. If you want to connect directly with the team, you can email them at [email protected] Elsewhere Partners invests in exceptional, ambitious software companies who have achieved a lot with a little. Often they are located outside of traditional venture capital hubs. Often they have bootstrapped and built capital-efficient businesses. They come ready for the capital, connections, and expertise needed to achieve the next growth milestone. The best partnerships are B2B software companies across the US or Canada that need help scaling their business. Find them at elsewhere.partners If you are interested in connecting with Michael Massad, our VC guest of the show,, you can find him on LinkedIN - linkedin.com/in/michael-massad Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#005: On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Lil Bucks, Emily Griffith, and Senior Analyst at Mercury Fund, Tom Jackson. Lil Bucks introduces the lil' superseed with huge benefits, buckwheat; America's new favorite superfood. Already a popular superfood in Australia, sprouted buckwheat plays at the intersection of macro trends, offering taste, texture, and nutrition. A healthy alternative to granola. A game-changing crunchy topper. Welcome to your new obsession! Follow Lil Bucks on Instagram and Facebook @lovelilbucks Support Lil Bucks by checking out their crowdfunding campaign at republic.co/lil-bucksand ordering some clusterbucks on their site at lovelilbucks.com Mercury Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on entrepreneurs and technology innovation originating in the U.S. Midcontinent. Their investment themes target SaaS, Cloud, and Data Science/AI platforms that make the markets and industries of Middle America more competitive and efficient. Mercuryfund.com Follow Tom Jackson on Twitter @startuptom or send your pitch deck to [email protected] Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#004: On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Plethy, Raja Sundaram, and Orrin Ailloni-Charas Managing Partner at Global Health Impact Fund. Plethy is reimagining supporting aging and recovery in place through their virtual care delivery platform.Plethy was founded by a board-certified practicing physician and tech industry leaders. With over 150 years of combined medical and technology knowledge, the team is committed to enabling healthcare providers to deliver virtual care to patients and empowers patients to manage their own care at any time. Patients manage their care protocol at home twice a day. The clinic team has visibility to patient's adherence and recovery progress. Real-time telemetry drives personalized care and quicker intervention. Providers can finally strike the balance between quality, access, and cost with our technology and dynamic data. You can support Plethy by getting educated about the space! Reach out as part of their capital raise or introductions to hospital systems and clinics. Email [email protected] or visit Plethy.com to learn more. Global Health Impact Fund (GHIF) is a Strategic Venture Capital Investment Network. Their investor-focused model invests exclusively on behalf of the clinician and healthcare professional investor network. They provide an opportunity for professionals to participate in a diversified portfolio of early-stage healthcare technology companies. These businesses are revolutionizing the healthcare industry, but the vast majority of clinical professionals are simply observers to changes that will upset their practices and worldview. GHIF is agnostic to all healthcare companies. They focus on diagnostic and therapeutics, but also look at digital solutions. Get in touch with Orrin at [email protected] or by visiting their website at globalhealthimpactfund.com Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#003: On this episode, we are joined by Farhaj Mayan the Founder and CEO of OKO.Co (Formerly known as Kanna) & Courtney Real, Corporate Venture Associate at Capital Factory. Farhaj explains the need for gig economy workers in the cannabis industry and how OKO.CO helps source qualified & trained gig workers for Cannabis companies. OKO.CO educates & upskill gig workers and helps fill the demand that Cannabis for these skilled workers. Capital Factory's mission is to be the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers, and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes, and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Capital Factory meets the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduces them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. Learn more at capitalfactory.com Follow Courteney on social on Instagram @therealcourteny & LinkedIn Courteney Real or email her at [email protected]. She also has her own podcast The Real Capitalist that you can find on Spotify, Google & Apple Music. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#002: On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of CoachTube Wade Floyd, and Draper Associates Investor Matt Harris. They discuss CoachTube, an online platform for coaches to learn from the best coaches and players in the world. CoachTube gives you the tools to learn Offensive and Defensive Coaching Schemes from Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban or tackling fundamentals from San Francisco 49ers Legend Patrick Willis. Wade discusses how they decided to narrow in on the big 4 professional sports (American Football, Basketball, Baseball & Soccer) and how that helped propel their growth. Learn more at coachtube.com & follow them @thecoachtube on Twitter. Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a premier seed-stage venture capital firm that encourages entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness, to transform industries with new technologies, and to build platforms for extraordinary growth, jobs, and wealth creation. draper.vc Matt Harris is a Venture Capitalist for Draper Associates in Silicon Valley but is local to Austin where he offices out of Draper Startup House. Get in touch with Matt by emailing him with your pitch deck at [email protected]. He is especially interested in companies based out of Texas! Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!

#001: On this episode, we are joined by the Founder of Tabella Juan Acosta and Venture Principal at Capital Factory, Jill Klinvex. They chat about the future of communities, social networks, and the intersection of religion. Tabella is a free social app designed for catholic communities. Join ministry groups, stay connected to your parish, and grow in your faith with the best catholic content. Follow Tabella on Instagram @jointabella Download the Tabella app jointabella.com/download to listen to Catholic content. Know a ministry group or priest who would be interested in connecting with Tabella? Email their team at [email protected] Capital Factory's mission is to be the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers, and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes, and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Capital Factory meets the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduces them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. Learn more at capitalfactory.com Follow Jill on social on Twitter & LinkedIn @JillKlinvex or email her at [email protected] Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at [email protected] Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!