Ashar Nadeem
Ashar Nadeem is a sector-agnostic early-stage investor and startup supporter with a flexible and collaborative approach. He participates in the venture ecosystem by investing directly as an angel, joining syndicates, and participating as a small LP in VC funds. He also provides strategic services such as development, digital marketing, or legal guidance in exchange for […]
Ateeb Zaidi
Ateeb Zaidi is an active investor and growth operator currently at WahedX, where he focuses on mission-aligned ventures in Fintech, Edtech, Healthtech, Ecommerce, and impact sectors. Ateeb has built a diverse early-stage portfolio that includes high-growth ventures like Lokal, Kestrl, Glint, Econommi, and SLA Experts. His investment approach blends direct angel investing, syndicate participation, and […]
Mark Hochgesang
Mark Hochgesang is a long-time Portland, Oregon resident with over 30 years of experience in the sporting goods industry—working for Nike, adidas, and Easton. He now hosts the Heavy Hitter Sports podcast, focusing on inspiring stories from athletes and sports business leaders .. Mark is also an active angel investor in sports-tech startups via Oregon Sports […]
Nancy Lublin
Nancy Lublin is an innovator, advisor, investor, and social entrepreneur based in New York. She founded Dress for Success in 1996, turning it into a global brand serving over 145 cities in 20+ countries  In 2003, she transformed DoSomething.org from near-bankruptcy into a youth-powered movement with 6 million members by 2015 . In 2013, she […]
Mat Sherman
Mat Sherman is a founder, builder, and community-driven entrepreneur known for his work connecting early-stage founders with resources, storytelling tools, and growth strategies. Through his personal platform, MatSherman.com, and ventures like Seedscout (formerly Forward Thinking City), he has built a strong network of startup founders and investors. His passion lies in democratizing access to startup […]
John Richards
John E. Richards is a serial entrepreneur, educator, and early-stage investor based in Provo, Utah. He founded the Startup Ignition entrepreneur bootcamp in 2015, helping over 500 founders validate ideas through lean methodology . A decade-long professor at BYU’s Marriott School of Business, he helped elevate their entrepreneurship program to a global top 2 ranking […]
Allen Gannett
Allen Gannett is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and active angel investor based in New York City. He founded TrackMaven, a marketing analytics platform that merged with Skyword in October 2018, and co-founded the enterprise SaaS accelerator Acceleprise. His 2018 book The Creative Curve explores the science behind successful ideas through big data and neuroscience. […]
Scot Wingo
Scot Wingo is a serial entrepreneur and investor based in Raleigh, NC, best known for co-founding ChannelAdvisor (founded 2001, IPO in 2013, acquired by CommerceHub in 2021) and Get Spiffy—a pioneering on‑demand mobile car care startup. He led Spiffy through multiple funding rounds, including a $30 million Series C in 2023 led by Edison Partners, scaling […]
Jessica Millstone
Jessica Millstone is a veteran edtech leader turned VC, co-founder and Managing Director of Copper Wire Ventures, where she champions women-led technology startups in the future of learning and work. With 25+ years in technology, she’s held roles as Director of Engagement at BrainPOP, Education Fellow at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, and adjunct professor […]