Loyal VC

Loyal is a diversified evergreen venture fund that offers investors the flexibility to buy or sell units quarterly.

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Shira Stember

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Vibe Coder ✨| Creating brand magic w/ startups & memecoins @byronfive | Ops expert 👧🏻 👧🏻 👦🏼 | NYC or nowhere🗽

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Jeremy Zaretzky

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During my career, I have been an entrepreneur, mentored hundreds of other founders, run a startup accelerator, helped grow a global VC fund, and taught at a major university. I am currently an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Washington Information School, where I primarily teach entrepreneurship, product/project management, and software development. I also lead the iSchool's undergraduate Capstone program and serve as a faculty advisor for the DubHacks Next startup incubator. I am skilled at developing curriculum and running a classroom in both on-campus and online modalities, and have been nominated for the UW Distinguished Teaching Awards during each of the past six academic years. At the iSchool, I am also Co-Director of the iStartup Lab, which helps UW iSchool students develop entrepreneurial skills and launch data-driven social impact startups. As a Venture Partner at Loyal VC, I serve as the lead partner for 10+ portfolio companies and review follow-on opportunities as a member of the fund's investment committee. And as co-founder at WireSpring, I raised outside capital; launched new products; ran organic and paid customer acquisition; built and managed strategic relationships with customers, vendors, and channel partners; negotiated complex contracts; hired and managed teams; and managed the sale of the business to another privately-held software company.

Jason Butcher

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Jason is actively involved with and supports numerous startups across a wide range of industries and markets from Fintech, Payments, Artificial intelligence, Mental Health, Marketing and community initiatives. Jason is a dynamic and influential figure known for his extensive contributions as a passionate entrepreneur, investor, dedicated mentor, and seasoned advisor. With a career dedicated to empowering visionary founders and making a global impact, Jason leverages his vast network and expertise to drive innovation, sustainability, and community development.  Jason’s strategic insights and ability to build impactful networks have empowered founders and contributed to transformative projects that make a lasting impact. Professional Highlights * Jason has built an impressive network of industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs. His ability to connect key players in business and technology has facilitated numerous successful ventures and collaborations. * Passionate Entrepreneur and Investor: As an entrepreneur, Jason has founded and invested in several startups, driving them to success with his strategic insights and leadership. His investment portfolio spans diverse industries, reflecting his commitment to innovation and sustainable growth. * Dedicated Mentor and Advisor: Jason is a sought-after mentor and advisor, offering his expertise to early-stage founders and established businesses alike. His guidance has been instrumental in helping numerous entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of business development and growth.  Environmental & Social Impact * Rainforest Partnership: Jason serves on the board of Rainforest Partnership, an organization dedicated to conserving tropical rainforests and empowering local communities. He actively supports initiatives that protect biodiversity, promote sustainable livelihoods, and combat climate change. * Support of Caribbean and Global Projects: Jason is deeply committed to environmental conservation and community empowerment projects in the Caribbean and around the world. He has been involved in various initiatives that focus on preserving natural ecosystems, fostering sustainable development, and enhancing the quality of life for local populations.  Personal Mission Jason's personal mission is to make the world a better place by supporting innovative solutions, fostering collaboration, and promoting sustainable practices. His work with Rainforest Partnership and other global projects underscores his dedication to creating a positive impact on both the environment and society.

Esha Sahai (née Ray)

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3rd+

Esha is a venture capitalist with significant experience in corporate development, strategy, operating roles. She is crazily passionate about innovation & startups in all shapes & forms & has a keen empathetic sense of what entrepreneurs need to succeed. Strong acumen for identifying promising & transformative entrepreneurs the moment they walk through the door. As a mentor capitalist, gets excited at the opportunity to advise & build support for passionate, bold, & ethical entrepreneurs. Offered Partner track Principal role, Basecamp Fund(AV, AUM: $1B+) SF 2019 (maternity, lactation leave) Offered Partner track Principal role, Basecamp Fund(AV) NY 2018 Offered VP Sales & Investor Relations, AV in Boston, NY, SF 2018 Offered Partner track Principal role at Castor Ventures Boston 2017 Top Fellow AV 2018 (Acceptance Rate Fellows: 1%). Consistently over performed & received Principal job offer at AV 5 months into the program Soft Offered Director Corp Dev to Vice President Microsoft Seattle 2018 Soft Offered VP reporting to Executive Director, Morgan Stanley NY 2015 M&A: Maluuba, Cloudyn, Xoxco (Howdy.ai) Investments:Smartvid, Respiratory Motion, Trocafone, Teal Drones, Consumer Physics, Sentenai, PastureMap, Lumiata, Rigetti, Sense, AgileStacks, RapidSOS, Twenty20, TVision Insights, Verity Studios, Tamr, Trifacta, Guardium, Mtonomy, 0x, GamerToken, Circle, Algorand, Top Network, Unity Biotechnology, Zapata Computing, Optimus Ride, SiFive, Ayar Labs, Tact.ai, Paxata, Mad Gaze, JumpCloud, SolveCare, Globitex, OpenAxis, Breshna/Grid, Magna, Flow48, Bitwala, Surgicure Funds:Flamenco Ventures,Blockchain Founders Fund,Bad Bitch Empire,Vested,Vitalize,Climate Seeds,Zane,Varidus,AV,M12,Maroon Venture Specialities:Investments, M&A, Partnerships, Corporate Strategy & Development, Startups & Entrepreneurship Columbia University (2004): Admit graduate program Masters of Arts in Mathematics with specialization in Math of Finance (MAFN) https://www.math.columbia.edu/mafn/ SAT2 Scores(1999), 99th Percentile Math1:800/800 Math2:800/800 Chemistry:700/800 Shri Ram College of Commerce 1998 —Admit BA(Hons)Econ (100% meritocracy). #1 institute for undergraduate economics, India. —Highest score Econ (97%,top 0.1%) in CBSE India 1998. Exam takers: 400,000+ https://www.theindianwire.com/education/best-colleges-india-economics-88250/amp/ —Prelims International Mathematics Olympiad(1996, 1997) Claim to Fame:Undergrad admit Brandeis(Little Ivy). Apparently Einstein was the Founder. https://www.raabcollection.com/literary-autographs/einstein-brandeis

Corey Coto

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I’m Corey Coto—an artist, scientist, and explorer passionate about using technology to shape the future. My career spans engineering, product development, and executive leadership, leading teams that build platforms, scale organizations, and drive innovation. At Pluralsight, I led Engineering, Product Management, and Design, transforming a global SaaS platform and fostering a culture of curiosity, transparency, and execution. At Amazon, I helped scale AmazonSmile, demonstrating how customer-focused platforms can drive outsized business impact. I thrive in complex, high-growth environments, especially at the intersection of AI, SaaS, and enterprise product strategy. A first-generation college graduate, I studied computer science while moonlighting as an internationally published snowboard photographer—a unique mix of tech, art, and storytelling that still defines me today. I believe software is the ultimate creative medium, and I’m here to lead, build, and innovate—turning ambitious ideas into reality through technology, creativity, and relentless drive.

Scott Nichols, MBA, CMRW, CERM

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➡️ If you are a startup founder seeking investor funding or an executive looking for that next best opportunity, you need your story to be told in a strategic and compelling way that will engage and influence your target audience. ➡️ That’s where my specialized expertise and commitment to your success enter the scene. My proficiencies as an award-winning business communications expert have helped my hundreds of entrepreneur and executive clients in startups, mid-stage, and Fortune 500 companies land over $150M in compensation and funding. ➡️ Chances are, your calendar is packed with work and personal obligations, and people from all angles are pining for your attention in one way or another. This all-to-common situation for entrepreneurs and executives means you don’t have the time needed to research and write your own pitch deck or resume in a way that will compete with others in your domain. If you’re reading this, you’re likely the type of person who understands that certain jobs are left to specialists. Why my clients hire me: ♦ I save my clients time and get them what they want faster ♦ I’m fully committed to my client’s success ♦ I provide client-centric, solution-oriented service that has propelled my business with referral / repeat clients ♦ I’m equipped with broad business knowledge and industry expertise ♦ I offer a range of services spanning writing, design, and coaching Core Services: - Pitch Deck Writing - Pitch Deck Design - Pitch Deck Strategy - Executive Resume Writing - Executive Bios - Interview Coaching - Pitch Presentation Coaching - Investor Correspondence Let’s schedule an introductory call so I can learn more about your goals and answer any questions you have. Message me now to set up a time to talk. Book your Pitch Deck Consultation call here: https://calendly.com/scottbnichols/pitch_deck_consult_call Book your Resume or Interview Coaching consultation call here: https://calendly.com/scottbnichols/resume_and_interview_intro_call

Giacomo Vigorelli

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3rd+

GM | Digital innovator, Go to Market | ex-BCG | INSEAD

Clement Ahiekpor

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Global Business Development | Scale up | Sales Leadership | Angel Investing & StartUp Mentor

R Michael Craig, CPA, CA, MBA

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Operating PortCo Executive

Scott Amyx

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Scott Amyx is Founder & CEO at Uplifty AI, Managing Partner at Astor Perkins, Harvard Business Review Advisory Council Member, Forbes New York Business Council Member, Singularity University/ Smart City Accelerator mentor and startup board member and SXSW Pitch judge. Scott is a Tribeca Disruptor Foundation Fellow, a disruptive innovation awards program of Tribeca Film Festival. Scott is a national Sloan Fellow. He has spoken at TEDx on exponential technologies, Fourth Industrial Revolution & success. He is also the Co-Organizer of TEDxWallStreet. Scott is a global thought leader on breakthrough innovation, voted top 10 international innovation keynote speaker, & author on smart cities, the Fourth Industrial Revolution and winner of the Cloud & DevOps World Award for Most Innovative and was voted Top Global Smart Cities by Inc. Magazine, HP Enterprise, and Postscapes. Scott has been nominated to the World Economic Forum as a committee member for the Future of the Internet. The Republic of Korea nominated Scott to present at the ITU Telecom World, United Nations. Sovereignties, governments, multinationals, and international consulting & research firms look to Scott for unrivaled insights and pulse on the changing landscape. He is a highly sought after, celebrated innovation keynote speaker who has spoken worldwide, including, but not limited to, the International CES, SXSW, European Commission, United Nations, ITU, Tribeca Film Festival and Skoll World Forum at the University of Oxford, MIT, Princeton University, KAIST, South Korea, University of Helsinki, Finland, University of Wisconsin, University of Connecticut, and Effat University, Saudi Arabia to name a few. He is represented by The Harry Walker Agency, London Speakers Bureau, BigSpeak, Thinking Heads, The Sweeney Agency and other major global speaking bureaus. Scott has been featured on New York Times, TIME, Forbes, The Washington Post, WIRED, TechCrunch, Inc., Pew Research, Chicago Tribune, InformationWeek, Forrester, & television & radio programs. He has spoken or scheduled to speak at TED, European Commission, World Economic Forum, ITU Telecom World/United Nations, International CES, Internet of Things World, IBM Insight, Amplify, Watson IoT, InterConnect, Cloud Expo Europe, & more. Scott is the co-author of Internet of Things and Data Analytics Handbook, an academic publication by John Wiley and Sons and The Advances in Information Security, Privacy, & Ethics Book Series: Managing Security Issues and the Hidden Dangers of Wearable Technologies, an academic publication by IGI Global.