Podcast appearances and mentions of scout ventures

We discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys2. Crypto/blockchain history3. Bitcoin timeline and latest surge4. How Biden administration affected industry and expectations under Trump5. Trends, challenges and opportunities relating to crypto Lou Kerner is a Founding Partner of CryptoOracle, a Crypto VC and Advisory firm focused exclusively on investing and advising entities leveraging, blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts and decentralization.Lou has been a Crypto enthusiast, investor, public speaker and thought leader since 2013. Lou regularly hosts conference calls and Meetups with Crypto industry innovators attended by hundreds of Crypto enthusiasts and investors from around the world. Lou is currently ranked among the most influential Crypto bloggers on Medium, regularly keynotes major Crypto industry events, and often appears on TV or in print talking about Crypto.----Nisa Amoils is Founder and Managing Partner at A100x Ventures where she invests in early stage Blockchain/AI companies.  She has been in VC for over 13 years with multiple unicorns and exits. She  previously worked for Dragonfly Capital, Scout Ventures and used to practice securities and corporate law at Anderson Kill. She serves on Boards of public and private companies and Wharton. She has been named top 50 women of web 3, Business Insider's Women VC's to watch, 2021 systematic leader in asset management, top 100 Women in Fintech, and top 50 global Blockchain thinkers. She is a producer and host of Business of BlockchAIn at Nasdaq on Bloomberg, Fox as well as a Forbes writer. She holds a business degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania.  She is the author of a best selling book on financial inclusion of women in web 3 https://www.amazon.com/WTF-Happening-Women-Tech-Founders/dp/1544502893----Sal Ternullo has a deep professional  experience in financial services and web3 with more than 10 years working across leading traditional financial institutions, global consulting firms, as well as multiple years of experience operating an early stage web3 venture capital fund.  Throughout his career, Sal has built a reputation in the market defined by integrity, innovation and execution building a $20+ million Big 4 consulting business in the US market while driving standards formation through thought leadership with  a 2021 industry whitepaper that formed the basis of new legislation to enhance consumer protections which passed at the state level in Texas in 2023 and is now being considered at the Federal level in the House and Senate. #podcast #afewthingspodcast

Neil Koenig, former BBC Producer/Director and now ideaXme board advisor interviews Chris Stott, Founder, CEO and Chair of Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. Neil comments: Space entrepreneurs often have grand visions. As the billionaire Elon Musk explained, in a BBC Radio 4 documentary I produced some 15 years ago, his dream is to help mankind become a space-faring civilisation by lowering the cost of interplanetary travel. Today, Mr Musk is making progress, as his company SpaceX continues to build ever bigger rockets and win new customers. And according to fellow entrepreneur Chris Stott, there has indeed been a dramatic fall in the cost of space transport, largely because of the work that SpaceX and its rivals have been doing. As a result, many opportunities for new businesses have emerged. Chris Stott has long been fascinated by space, and he has worked in the industry throughout his career; his wife Nicole is a former NASA astronaut. He now has an audacious plan: to put data centres on the Moon. It sounds like a crazy idea, but Mr Stott is deadly serious. He says that, because the costs of space travel have come down so much, the project is now eminently feasible. In this interview with me for ideaXme, Chris Stott talks of his passion for space, why he thinks it is vital for human society to have data backups in places beyond Earth, and why he believes that the survival of human civilisation depends on mankind successfully venturing into space.   Official biography Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of profitably working in the space, satellite, and telecommunications industries consistently delivering shareholder value. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, and Innovation Management. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a MSS focused in Space Sciences from International Space University. Multi Award winning Documentary Film Maker and Executive Producer. Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. Lonestar has been founded by a proven team of experts from the Cloud and Space verticals to pioneer a future for data at the edge for all of us. Our mission is to apply abundance thinking and exponential technologies to the exploration of the Moon and the endless possibilities of lunar storage for the human race. Lonestar's vision is fueled by remarkable investors led by Scout Ventures, 2 Future Holdings, Seldor Capital, the Veteran Fund. Irongate Global Capital, Atypical Ventures, and Kittyhawk Ventures. Chris Stott and Lonestar Links: https://www.lonestarlunar.com https://twitter.com/Lonestar_Space Neil Koenig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkoenig/ https://twitter.com/neilkoenig?lang=en ideaXme links: ideaXme https://radioideaxme.com ideaXme is a global network - podcast on 12 platforms, 40 countries, mentor programme and creator series. Mission: To share knowledge of the future. Our passion: Rich Connectedness™!

Richard Morin is director of business development at Resonant Link, where they are building best-in-class wireless chargers to accelerate electrification in multi-billion-dollar markets like robotics, material handling, and electric vehicles. Key topics in this conversation include: The three stages of impact for wireless charging for forklifts The traditional challenges of wireless charging How Resonant Link has improved cost, size, and performance The connection between wireless charging for medical devices, robotics, material handling, and electric vehicles Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/richardmorin https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardpmorin/ https://www.resonant-link.com/ Richard's Bio: Richard Morin is director of business development at Resonant Link. He is a thinker, doer, dot connector focused on helping power the clean energy transition for the benefit of all. From solar plus storage to green hydrogen to now high performance wireless charging for e-mobility be it EVs, robotics or autonomous vehicles his singular focus is always on having a positive impact on others and the customer partners he works with. Why? He believes we all are part of the solution for building a better world. About Resonant Link At Resonant Link, we're building best-in-class wireless chargers to accelerate electrification in multi-billion-dollar markets like robotics, material handling, and electric vehicles. Our wireless chargers are unmatched in speed, price, weight, and size, unlocking electrification by recharging vehicles during the short stops that already exist during operation to extend range and shrink on-board batteries. Since our founding, we've landed leading customers in every sector (including 6 Fortune 500 companies) to power their mission-critical applications. Our growing team is a mix of Ph.D. engineers, industry veterans from Tesla, Apple, Motiv, and Dynapower, and ex-founders and early-stage leaders, all coming together to rethink the charging paradigm. Resonant Link is based in Vermont, Massachusetts, and California and our investors & partners include the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, Cyclotron Road, Activate.org, Stanford, Dartmouth, Urban Us, Scout Ventures and others. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/

Brad Harrison, Founder & Managing Partner of Scout Ventures, strongly believes that happiness is key to success and the money comes when you stop focusing on it. This West Point and MIT grad spent the beginning of his career Leading soldiers and living the Airborne Ranger life. This eventually brought him to the world of technology and spent a career working in companies like AOL and Endeca, where he found his passion for an industry that was on the cutting edge. Brad's focus has always been about "Service" and even out of uniform, his investment philosophy is to help companies who serve those who are in harm's way. Each of us have a competitive advantage and figuring that out is paramount to success. At Scout Ventures, reaching hard to access founders and intimately understanding the nuances of a military background, has been a keystone for their investment strategy. While most folks see a simple helicopter pilot, Brad and Team sees a special operations aviator who pushes the limits and finds a way to succeed (despite the odds). Better understanding the human behind the company has allowed Scout to help build companies like Unite Us, ID.me, Voyager and many more. Self care has also been a priority for this Venture Capitalist, especially as it pertains to how they help their companies perform at their best. A Leader's brain is the most important thing they bring to the Team. If that's not in good health, what real value and clarity can that Leader provide? Whether it's soothing tunes from an earthy flute or taking time everyday to work out, those are the things that ultimately keep us sharp. Centering on what's personally important, allows us to be better professionals. Being our best self is about self-awareness and sitting with discomfort. Once we are able to create space to understand who we are, then we can begin to reach new heights. Brad and the Scout Team are not only building a successful VC, but one with Service and the Human at the center of it. Check out the Scout Team and their initiatives at: www.scout.vc Check out other ways Joseph and Team are serving other Leaders at www.cabreratoro.com Follow @cabreratoro_explore (Instagram) Follow www.youtube.com/@JosephCabreraExplore LinkedIn: CabreraToro

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and business development executive Brad Harrison. Influenced by his father, Brad started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age and has maintained his passion for building businesses ever since. He attended West Point and served as an Army Infantry Officer prior to transitioning to the civilian sector. Brad discusses his transition experience and common challenges faced by Veterans as they enter the workforce and where to find help. Brad also shares the story behind Scout Ventures and Veteran businesses that are a part of their portfolio. Listen today to learn more about the value of mentorship, questions to ask when looking for the right job, and the importance of engaging with your Veteran community. Learn more about Scout Ventures here.      About Our Guest  Brad is an entrepreneur and seasoned business development executive with a passion for building companies and pushing the envelope of technological innovation. He has successfully helped incubate several companies out of the Scout office, including Scout's most successful investment to date, Unite US, PortfolioWatch (exited), and Assurely. Brad also has deep experience developing concepts, including co-authoring three patents in search, geo-tagging, and personalization. Brad was a distinguished honor graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as an Airborne Ranger in the United States Army for five years before retiring as Captain. He also graduated from MIT Sloan School of Management, where he studied New Product and Venture Development. While attending MIT, Brad was fortunate enough to work with Endeca Technologies and PureTech Ventures to help launch a joint MIT-Harvard incubator. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife Angie and their son, Elvis, their daughter, Scout, and Team Harrisons trusty bernedoodle, Ziggy.     Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.   About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union    Becoming a member at Navy Federal Credit Union lets you experience more. Navy Federal Credit Union makes buying a car easy with their auto loan process. You can do it on their mobile app, online or by phone. It's so fast, you can get a decision in seconds and you could enjoy a great rate. Plus, with Navy Federal's Car Buying Service powered by TrueCar, you can shop, compare, and get upfront pricing on your next new or used car. Whether you're looking to buy your first car or your dream car, Navy Federal could help you cruise into the car you want with a monthly payment you can afford. Find out more at navyfederal.org. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.     Want to be our next guest? Send us an email at interview@veteranonthemove.com.  Did you love this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating and review!  Download Joe Crane's Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 445 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane. The podcast features people, programs, and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 7,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

This week, Nihal wraps up an earlier conversation with Jacqueline Blackburn of Scout Ventures. Then, in our main interview, he talks to Initialized Capital partner Parul Singh about how a web3 could change disease research and science more generally.

This week, Reshma and Nihal talk to Jacqueline Blackburn of Scout Ventures about the Ethereum merge, why she's passionate about web3, and the path from the Navy to venture capital. Note: The conversation was cut a little short by technical issues, but we'll have Jacqueline back soon!

This episode of On Point features an interview with Brad Harrison, Founder and Managing Partner of Scout Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm making the world a better, safer place by investing in frontier and dual-use technologies built by veterans, intelligence leaders, and premier research labs.Brad is an entrepreneur and seasoned business development executive with a passion for building companies that are pushing the envelope of technological innovation. He has successfully helped incubate several companies out of the Scout office and has deep experience developing concepts to include co-authoring 3 patents in search, geo-tagging, and personalization. Brad was a distinguished honor graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1994 and served as an Airborne Ranger in the United States Army for five years before retiring as a Captain. He also graduated from the MIT Sloan School of Management where he studied New Product and Venture Development.In this episode of On Point, Brad discusses his experience in the military as a leader and why he always put the lives of his soldiers first. He explains how the skills and experiences he had at West Point and in the Army helped prepare him to be an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and mentor. Brad talks about his mission of making the world a better, safer place by guiding and investing in people to help build their business dreams and gain personal successes.-------------“The advice that I give to people that come out of the academy and out of the military is you need to understand how special you are. You're different than everybody else out there. Right? If you were in combat, you had to make decisions, split-second decisions in an everly changing environment where it was life or death, right. You've got the capacity to think and process information in a way that your peers just don't have.” - Brad Harrison-------------Episode Timestamps(02:24) Segment: AAR(03:37) Brad's West Point experience(05:37) Impactful classes at West Point(07:07) How Brad spent his summers(07:52) Brad's experience in the Army(13:00) Mentorship in the Army(15:59) Segment: SitRep(30:27) Brad on founder empathy(34:33) Sports aligning with VC(36:35) Funding at Scout Ventures(43:21) Academy Investor Network and the West Point AOG Entrepreneurs Summit(45:21) Segment: SOP(48:39) Brad's daily routine(52:15) How to cultivate relationships(57:11) About the Academy Investor Network(61:14) Segment: Giving Back-------------LinksBrad Harrison's LinkedInBrad Harrison's TwitterTim Hsia's LinkedInLance Dietz's LinkedInWest Point Association of GraduatesOn Point Podcast 

On today's episode of Those Who Dare, Sherman, Mike & Emily speak with Sam Ellis, Partner at Scout Ventures. They discuss the overwhelming positivity they see in the veteran entrepreneurial space, what partners need to be looking for in startups, and the importance of mindset.Subscribe to Those Who Dare on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite listening platform, and our newsletter at the link in the show notes. I release a newsletter on the first of every month. This series is brought to you by the team at AIN Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund founded by Service Academy graduates. If you want to find out more about us, visit our website AINVentures.comLearn more about Scout Ventures: https://www.scout.vc/Connect with Scout Ventures on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scout-ventures/

In this episode you're going to hear a Funding Panel discussion that took place as part of our 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit. The panel consisted of Julia Taxin from Grotech, Sherman Williams from AIN Ventures and Scout Ventures, and Heather Buffo from Republic along with Saxon Baum from Florida Funders. We live streamed our Summit, so if you were not able to attend in-person, make sure to watch it on our Youtube channel at: soty.link/ESTYouTube We are also excited to announce that we are teaming up with the founder of TaxTaker, Ari Salafia, for a special online event where Ari will discuss how you can Unlock Free Money for Your Startup. She will uncover some often overlooked accounting tricks that will help you unlock thousands (even hundreds of thousands) for your startup. The TaxTaker team will also be giving away $1,000 to one lucky attendee. Details will be announced during the event so you don't want to miss it! Join us on April 7th at 12:00 PM CT for this exclusive Startup of the Year event. You can register today at: soty.link/Webinar Lastly, we invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at www.est.us Checkout Startup of the Year at www.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us/.

Meet Dan Brillman:Dan Brillman is the co-founder and CEO of Unite Us. He is a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a pilot, and has served since 2007. Previously, he was a Principal at Scout Ventures and an Investment Analyst at Buck Consultants. He received a degree in Political Science and Government from Yale University, and an MBA from Columbia Business School.Key Insights:When Dan Brillman returned from a deployment, veterans that he served with asked for help with their health and social service issues. He realized veterans and civilians alike needed support in accessing fragmented human services. Connecting Fragmented Systems. Dan found that the services meant to help veterans – like housing, mental health, and employment – were disjointed and complicated to navigate. He founded Unite Us, a technology platform that smooths the connection between patients and services in their community.(7:39)Redefining Care. Dan envisions a future where human services are given the same importance and funding as traditional health services; where housing is given the same attention and resources as a knee surgery. (16:15)The Highs and Lows. A low point in the entrepreneurial journey for Dan was feeling ahead of the market, having trouble securing investors and partners, which limited the number of people they could help. A high point came when Unite Us scaled to where its teams were executing independently, with expertise greater than Dan's own knowledge. (22:04)Relevant Links:Learn more about Unite UsFollow Dan on TwitterListen to “Dan Brillman and Taylor Justice, Unite Us, on bridging social and health care”

Sam Ellis understood early on that the people who lead the technology space as entrepreneurs are the ones who are obsessed with their craft. Sam Ellis is an early stage software VS who studied Research and Applied Statistics at West Point.He served as an Army intelligence officer at U.S. Cyber Command, where he was a software developer and an intelligence leader. Sam went on to be a co-founder of Dutchie, where he developed the first version of the industry-leading online cannabis marketplace software. Sam is now a partner at Scout Ventures, leading SaaS pre-seed, seed, and incubation deals.With a portfolio like that, there's no one better to learn how to lead (and invest) in technological innovation by loving the game and aiming to win big. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 08:37] Opening Segment I introduce today's guest, Sam EllisSam gives his background How Sam's strict upbringing instilled discipline Enlisting after 9/11The blessing of being pushed in self-development The benefits of fitness on your career [08:38 - 23:56] Leading in Tech Innovation by Loving the GameSam talks about why he went into entrepreneurshipAgency and expression - humans need expression Autonomy to create something beautiful Sam shares his experience in college and his next steps after graduatingEnjoying the intellectual challenge and rigor Craving for more applied practice of the educationHow coding and programming came into play Coding in his spare time instead of catching up on NetflixYou need to love the game Schooling can be great, but it's not the prizeAt some point, you learn how to learn What's missing in today's education Emotional regulation and sophistication The start of Sam's first venture, Dutchie A quick word from our sponsor[23:57 - 38:37] How to Build a Scalable BusinessThe building process of Dutchie How his partners utilized their strengths Operate at a competitive advantage Find some friction - solve the problem Dealing with the pushbacks Plan for success The mindset is we're here to winDefining your win Ex: being the biggest company in your space Focus on an abundance mindset Sam talks about his work with Scout Ventures Pivoting into investing Building up other entrepreneursLooking into the future of technology Tech begets tech More capital is going into leveraged value creation Start looking at emerging regions Look for the visionaries [38:38 - 40:05] Closing Segment Who you know or what you know? Who not how Entrepreneurs need to understand people How to connect with SamLinks below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Being an entrepreneur is all about endurance. It's all about just showing up every single day; it's showing up for every single mile, just getting it done… Even when it's a bad deal” - Sam Ellis“That's one of the ways I spot engineers who are passionate and great. It's those people who care enough to understand the leading edge of technology, care enough about their craft… they love the game.” - Sam Ellis“We're not thinking and planning for anything but success… The mindset is we're here to win!” - Sam EllisResources Mentioned: Scout Ventures Blog Want to connect with Sam? You can follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. If you are in the early stage of your business and know you have massive potential, check out https://www.scout.vc/ and see if you're a fit. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this series called Vet to Venture, Wayne Moore, Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures Basecamp Fund, talks with veterans about their unique path in the military to a career in venture and technology. In this episode, Wayne talks with Bradley Harrison, General Partner with Scout Ventures, about how veterans are well positioned to transition from the military into entrepreneurial life.

In this episode, we meet Dan Brillman, Co-founder and CEO of Unite Us. Unite Us is the leading outcome focused coordination technology company connecting healthcare, gov't, and social services together to address the social determinants of health. Together, these partners are leading the care transformation movement towards whole-person care. Unite Us recently closed a $150M Series C financing round led by ICONIQ Growth, valuing the company at over $1.6B. Investors in the round include Emerson Collective, Optum Ventures and Transformation Capital, as well as existing investors, Define Ventures, Salesforce Ventures and Town Hall Ventures, and several healthcare partners. This investment will ensure the mission-driven company is able to continue to deeply invest in community-based organizations to bring social care to the same priority level as medical care. Unite Us also recently announced the acquisition of personalized referral platform NowPow and leading analytics company Carrot Health. Unite Us and NowPow will add Carrot's data-driven solutions to their community-based technology that predicts needs, enrolls clients in services, measures impact, and pays for community-based services through its nationwide network — creating a truly holistic experience for people receiving and providing care. Dan graduated from Yale University in 2006 and worked in finance and consulting before joining the Air Force Reserves as a combat pilot, where he still serves today. After earning his MBA from Columbia Business School in 2012, Dan worked in venture capital in NYC at Scout Ventures, where he focused on investing and technological innovation. Dan co-founded Unite Us in 2013. Dan is a recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service and was included on Business Insider's “30 People Under 40 Changing Healthcare” in 2019. Most recently, Unite Us was named one of the top three companies in America on 2021 Forbes' list of Best Startup Employers. In this episode, Dan and I chat about: Dan's personal story and path — from finance/consulting to joining the Air Force as a combat pilot, venture capital and ultimately, what led him to start Unite Us How Unite Us scaled, from the early days of serving the veteran population and in one of the most complex geographies, New York City, to serving hundreds of thousands of individuals in 42 states Why social determinants of health matter and the measured impact Unite Us' platform has had on health outcomes What it means to take on something big in order to make long-term shifts in an industry and Dan's 2022 ambitions for the company

Bradley Harrison, Founder, Managing Partner at Scout Ventures, discusses how military professionals are engaging in entrepreneurship and an eco-system supporting them. Quite fascinating!

Nisa Amoils is the Managing Partner of A100x, a rolling venture fund committed to investing in companies that apply blockchain, AI and other emerging technologies to promote environmental, social and economic impact. Nisa has been in venture capital for 10 years at multiple funds (Scout Ventures and Grasshopper Capital) investing in disruptive technology. She started as a generalist technology seed investor, and gradually shifted to blockchain because it is the largest technology shift of the century and the sector from which the next generation of valuable companies will emerge. "While we have previously invested in the disruption of financial services, DEFI, and Bitcoin that mainstream media cover, there are many other use cases that escape the media hype. We are interested in the uses of these and other innovative technologies that solve important real-world problems." ————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode, including podcast transcripts and show notes, visit *salt.org/talks* ( http://salt.org/talks ) Moderated by Anthony Scaramucci.

This week our hosts talk to Wes Blackwell, Partner at Scout Ventures a seed-stage firm investing in frontier technologies and hard-to-access founders.

Marc Siden is the CEO of Cloud Water Brands. He is also a former Co-Founder and CEO of Onboard Informatics, a self-funded real estate technology company that pioneered the dissemination of online real estate data to businesses like Zillow, Trulia, and Chase Bank, among others. He was also an Advisory Board Member for NabeWise Media and Scout Ventures.  Marc Siden is a Founding Board Member of The TORCH, a nonprofit organization that works with underserved New York City high school students by exposing them to career path training via internships and mentorships while promoting diversity in the workplace. He is also a Founding Ice Hockey Coach for Ice Hockey in Harlem, a nonprofit organization based in New York City that works with inner-city kids to promote education and work ethic through hockey. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  How and why Cloud Water Brands was started and how Marc became CEO of the company What Marc learned from the tech industry, what he brought to his new food business, and the differences he found in the food industry Marc talks about the initial plans for Cloud Water Brands and how the company pivoted because of COVID-19  The growth of e-Commerce and the customer behavior expected after COVID-19 Marc Siden's thoughts on doing demos, sampling, and reviews for company products Where to find Cloud Water Brands, how the company plans have changed, and how the brand has evolved How the company decided on its distribution strategy Marc talks about the importance of branding, the high bar they set for their products, and the branding agencies the company works with Cloud Water Plus, the company's new product line How the company raised funds to grow its business and its future investment plans Marc's advice to fellow entrepreneurs on running a successful company In this episode… The current economic times are very challenging and many businesses have been forced to switch gears. Not only that, but the regulatory environment for the CBD industry lacks a lot of clarity in most states since the FDA is not very involved, although this is likely to change in the future. Because of the lack of regulation in the industry, there are many distributors and retailers who avoid CBD products even as more players join the industry. So, to stand out from the competition, brands have to do more. Cloud Water Brands chose to play bigger by working on their branding and pivoting to grow their market share.  Marc Siden, the CEO of Cloud Water Brands, joins G. Steven Cleere, host of The NexxtLevel Podcast, to talk about founding the CBD infused drink company and the importance of branding in a competitive industry. Marc explains how the company has pivoted because of COVID-19, how it has been growing its distribution and market share, and its future plans. Subscribe and Listen on: iTunes Spotify Stitcher Google Play Deezer Resources Mentioned in this episode Kitchen2Shelf Nexxt Level Marketing Cloud Water Brands Cloud Water Brands Flavors Cloud Water Brands on Facebook Cloud Water Brands on Instagram Marc Siden on LinkedIn The TORCH Ice Hockey in Harlem Big Geyser Van’s General Store Pulp and Wire Sponsor for this episode... Our podcast today is sponsored by Kitchen2Shelf, the educational arm of NexxtLevel Brands. Kitchen-2-Shelf provides online and in-person courses and workshops for CPG entrepreneurs at any stage of growth.  Whether you're an early-stage startup, a local growing business, or if you want to just expand your distribution to a national level, Kitchen-2-Shelf can help you learn what you need to know to grow. Visit their website to get access to some free tools that can help you understand where your business stands.  Contact them today to find out how they can help you grow your brand and expand your business to reach its full potential.

Marc Siden, CBD Infused Water.Tastes Great, Good for you, Low Calories, Beautiful Packaging. How Marc Siden from Cloud Water Brands Turned a Product in a Crowded Field into a Masterpiece.   BizSoup Podcast Radio Episode 028 with John DeBevoise Marc Siden is the CEO of Cloud Water Brands and the former co-founder and CEO of Onboard Information a technology company that pioneered the dissemination of online real estate data to companies like Zillow, Trulia, Chase Bank, Coldwell Banker, and Realtor.com He is an advisor to companies such as, Klout, NabeWise, and Scout Venures. Klout sold for $275 million dollars, NabeWise was sold to Airbnb and Scout Ventures is an early stage VC fund. Marc is the founding board member of TORCH-A, a nonprofit organization that worked with underserved NYC high school students by exposing them to career path training via internships by mentoring all while promoting diversity in the workplace. He also founded Ice Hockey in Harlem, a nonprofit based in New York City that works with inner city kids to promote education and work ethic through hockey. Listen to this information-packed BizSoup Podcast Radio episode with Marc Siden about Cloud Water Brands and turning a product in a crowded field into a masterpiece. ●     What CBD will and won’t do for you and why you should use it. ●     Marc Siden’s journey into the unknown and how sometimes it’s better to lucky than good. ●     Why smart packaging, a novel idea, and eclectic tastes make a product stand out. Links Mentioned Connect with Marc Website cloudwaterbrands.com  Facebook facebooklcom/cloudwatercbd Twitter @CloudWaterCBD @cloudwatermarc Instagram @cloudwatercbd LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/cloud-water-brands

About this Episode Imagine leaving your good career to jump into the entrepreneurship boat, which is filled with uncertainties without knowing where to begin. It’s not a bed of roses, but it pays off in the end. Today we are honored to host Bradley Harrison on the show. Brad tells us how he transitioned from the army to entrepreneurship. The ups and downs and when the sweat finally pays off. Key Points of Discussion Brad’s introduction Leaving the army Brad’s journey in MIT Jumping into the entrepreneurship world Tech ideas that fascinate Brad  Key Milestones of this Episode [01:07]  Brad’s stay in the army [02:41]  Transitioning out of the military [06:07]  Joining MIT [09:12]  A taste of the entrepreneurship world [16:05]  Tech ideas that fascinate Brad [22:56]  The storage units [26:41]  The big pay-outs [29:13]  How does scout ventures work? [35:26]  Words of wisdom from Brad Key Quotes by Bradley Harrison “Get out there, go to some events in your local community.” “No investor has ever got upset that the head of sales is outperformed.” “When a management team isn’t optimally functioning, they normally have a, a person in the flow that is part of the problem.” “There’s a lot of value in getting an all cash.” “There can be good ideas that are lifestyle businesses and then good ideas that are venture back-able businesses.” “If you really want to, you know, start companies, you need to understand how they operate when they’re huge.”  About Our Guest Bradley Harrison Bradley C. Harrison is an entrepreneur and seasoned business development who founded Scout Ventures to focus on making the world a better, safer place by cultivating standout frontier technologies built by hard-to-access founders. As Managing Partner of Scout Ventures, Brad has invested in over 80 startups, including Unite US, Olapic, Signpost, ID.me, RedOwl Analytics, and Bespoke Post. Connect with Brad LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradharrison/ Email: brad@scoutventures.com Blog: https://mayorbrad.com/ About Our Sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union is a member-driven credit union with over 8 million members and incredible benefits to support the financial stability of military families. Visit navyfederal.org/veteranmove for more information. To hear more about Brads’s success, download this episode now. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.   Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship.  Get updates and free gouge on the people, programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship. Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 250 episodes. Our listeners have the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane . The podcast features people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship.  As a result, Veteran On the Move has over 1,000,000 verified downloads through Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, iTunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.            

This episode we have a couple of interesting bits to talk about. Starting with a company that offers a safety net to digital nomads, the world’s largest internet restaurant company and most interesting of all, keep listening to know if SpaceX is turning into Uber for space? Stay tuned to know more. So, last week’s startup funding scene. We had a total of 283 funding rounds, $6.6 billion total funding, 175 acquisitions recorded, and a transaction of a total acquisition amount of $11.2 billion. Let’s dive right into the highlights now. SafetyWing raises $3.5M seed to offer medical insurance to ‘digital nomads’ They’ve got quite an interesting pitch. They claim to build safety nets for digital nomads. People used to be limited to working locally. Now the internet and recent technologies have made it possible to hire and work for companies globally, allowing people to live wherever in the world they choose to, free from the physical restraints of an office location. “Unfortunately, social safety nets like health insurance are national and only available in one’s home country. Millions are left to figure this out on their own with the majority going uninsured. To solve this problem, we are building the first global social safety net: a welfare state on the internet.” SafetyWing’s first product is focused on medical travel insurance, with the promise to provide medical cover for anybody who works outside their home country. The cover is flexible, too, sold as a 28-day rolling subscription that can be paused at any time. Cover starts at $37 every 4 weeks. Meanwhile, to support its mission of providing a safety net for digital nomads and to develop further products, the 2017-founded company, whose other co-founders are Sarah Sandnes (CTO) and Hans Kjellby (COO), has raised $3.5 million in seed funding. Leading the round is Nordic and Baltic-focused VC byFounders, with participation from Credit Ease Fintech Fund and DG Incubation. SafetyWing’s previous backers include YC and The Nordic Web Ventures. The ‘world’s largest internet restaurant company’ quietly raised $125 million this month Rebel Foods formerly known as Faasos, a once-small Pune, India-based company that now prepares a variety of foods in its cloud kitchens. The growth of the nine-year-old company is a bit breathtaking — and instructive. According to Bloomberg, Rebel — which this month raised $125 million in fresh capital from the Indonesian delivery service Go-Jek, Coatue Management and Goldman Sachs — now operates 235 kitchens across 20 Indian cities. And it’s processing two million orders a month. (It calls itself the “world’s largest internet restaurant company.”) While it began life as a chain of kebab restaurants, that original concept, Faasos, is now just one of eight other brands that Rebel operates, including a tea brand called Kettle & Kegs; a Chinese concept called Mandarin Oak; a pizza brand called Oven Story; and a brand called Behrouz, through which Rebel makes and sells slow-cooked biryani rice dishes. Still, it’s little wonder that Rebel is racing headlong into new markets as fast as it can. According to Bloomberg, the company is currently planning to build 100 cloud kitchens in Indonesia over the next 18 months, with Go-Jek’s help. It also expects to open 20 cloud kitchen facilities in the United Arab Emirates by December. Babylon Health confirms $550M raise at $2B+ valuation to expand its AI-based health services Babylon Health, the U.K.-based startup that has developed a number of AI-based health services, including a chatbot used by the U.K’.s National Health Service to help diagnose ailments, has confirmed a massive investment that it plans to use to expand its business to the U.S. and Asia, and expand its R&D to diagnose more serious, chronic conditions. It has closed a $550 million round of funding, valuing Babylon Health at more than $2 billion. The round brings together a number of strategic and financial investors, including PIF (Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund); a large U.S.-based health insurance company (which reports suggest to be Centene Corporation, although Babylon is not disclosing the name); Munich Re’s ERGO Fund; and returning investors Kinnevik and Vostok New Ventures. (Previous investors who do not appear to be in this round also include Demis Hassabis, the AI expert who co-founded DeepMind, which is now a part of Google.) That additionally gives Babylon (and others in digital health) a big opportunity to break down some of the more persistent problems in healthcare, such as providing services in developing economies and remote regions: one of its big efforts alongside rollouts in mature markets like the U.K. and Canada has been a service in Rwanda to bring health services to digital platforms for the first time. Trueface raises $3.7M to recognise that gun, as it’s being pulled, in real time Trueface is a U.S.-based computer vision company that turns camera data into so-called “actionable data” using machine learning and AI by employing partners who can perform facial recognition, threat detection, age and ethnicity detection, license plate recognition, emotion analysis and object detection. That means, for instance, recognising a gun, as it’s pulled in a dime store. Yes folks, welcome to your brave new world. The company has now raised $3.7 million from Lavrock Ventures, Scout Ventures and Advantage Ventures to scale the team growing partnerships and market share. Trueface claims it can identify enterprises’ employees for access to a building, detect a weapon as it’s being wielded or stop fraudulent spoofing attempts. Quite some claims. The company announced today that is has received signed agreements from D1 Capital Partners, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Light Street Capital, Sequoia Capital and Silver Lake Partners to fund a $525 million tender offer that will allow Unity’s common shareholders — the majority of which are early or current employees — to sell their shares in the company. What else caught our eyes- SpaceX is expanding its launch offerings with a new, more affordable and consistent option for small satellite operators looking to put lighter payloads into orbit. The new service offering is designed to work for customers who can take advantage of a “rideshare” launch, sharing space on a Falcon 9 with other small satellites being sent up. The rideshare option will be offered on a regular, defined schedule, and SpaceX says that it’s designed for flexibility, offering customers the ability to pre-book a spot, and ensuring that if they’re ready to launch when their rideshare comes up, the rocket will indeed go up — with or without other payloads also booked that may not be ready in time. SpaceX’s new service is designed somewhat like rideshare programs here on Earth: Passengers who are ready get to ride, and the company looks to fill seats by offering bookings both in advance (12 or more months out) and much closer to launch time (between 12 and 6 months out) with a possibility of even tighter turnaround, though SpaceX hasn’t publicly posted pricing for that option, which means it’ll probably be costly. As for those with plenty of notice, they get the biggest price break: Launches start at just $2.25 million for payloads of up to 150 kg (330 lbs), or $4.5 million for those weighing up to 300 kg (660 lbs). That sounds like a lot, but consider that the lowest cost for a current SpaceX launch is currently somewhere around $57 million.

FemCity Podcast with Violette de Ayala and Cheyenne Palma Dominguez with featured guest Nisa Amoils.    Topics covered:  How women can leverage their business for investment What investors look for in businesses Inspiration and action steps   Nisa Amoils is the Author of WTF is Happening [Women Tech Founders] Nisa was named one of Business Insider’s 30 Women in Venture Capital to Watch in 2018, and Top 100 women in Fintech in 2019 by LATTICE80. Nisa Amoils is a tech investor and has been a venture capitalist at Scout Ventures, an active Board Member and former entrepreneur. Her investment focus has largely been on frontier tech, i.e. AR/VR, robotics, drones, AI, autonomous mobility, cybersecurity, blockchain and other disruptive technologies (of which she frequently writes about for Forbes).

“I really want these women to get funding, so they can build businesses that are building the future and that we can break the cycle of what we’ve seen in technology and finance. Through these new technologies, we have that opportunity to break the cycle.” - Nisa Amoils Despite some progress being made, there’s no denying that today we do not have a level playing field in terms of access to funding and growth opportunities for female vs. male entrepreneurs. Today’s guest takes a brave stance on this problem, and discusses it openly and candidly, in no uncertain terms. She is committed to leveling the playing field, and in this episode she explores the systemic issues around why women are not receiving the funding they need, and how we can take steps to change this. Nisa Amoils was named one of Business Insider’s 30 Women in Venture Capital to Watch in 2018, and Top 100 women in Fintech in 2019 by LATTICE80. She is a tech investor and has been a venture capitalist at Scout Ventures, an active Board Member and former entrepreneur. Her investment focus has largely been on frontier tech, i.e. AR/VR, robotics, drones, AI, autonomous mobility, cybersecurity, blockchain and other disruptive technologies, topics she covers regularly for Forbes.com. Nisa reveals how female entrepreneurs and founders are not alone, regardless of where they are located, and shares how to gain powerful support as well as practical steps to follow to greatly improve their chances of receiving the funding they need. To learn more about today's guest, visit: https://nisaamoils.com/ 

Finfeed's Jon Bryden speaks with Scout Ventures founder Brad Harrison about making better investment decisions and creating better investment opportunities.

Scout Ventures is a seed stage venture capital firm in NYC that partners with experienced entrepreneurs who are building scalable technologies. They focus on core business fundamentals and help with key areas of growth. Starting with a network-driven selection process, they identify transformational technology startups and invest earlier than traditional VCs to maximize our influence. They provide hands-on guidance throughout the early stages of a companies life. They focus on companies based in: Frontier Technology (AR/VR, AI, Drones, Robotics, Autonomous Mobility, IoT) and Cybersecurity.

Part 2 with Brad Harrison of Scout Ventures Scout Ventures is a seed stage venture capital firm in NYC that partners with experienced entrepreneurs who are building scalable technologies. Scout focuses on core business fundamentals and help with key areas of growth. === www.scoutventures.com www.mayorbrad.com

This week's guest is the incomparable Brad Harrison, founder and managing partner of Scout Ventures. Scout Ventures is a seed stage venture capital firm in NYC that partners with experienced entrepreneurs who are building scalable technologies. Brad is an entrepreneur and seasoned business development executive with a passion for technology, media, entertainment and lifestyle. Brad has a great deal of experience launching new ventures. While attending MIT, he worked as a Partner in a seed stage venture fund, ITU Ventures, and helped launch a joint MIT-Harvard incubator. During this experience, Brad worked at the earliest stages with many dynamic companies including Endeca Technologies. While serving as Director of Media Strategy and Development at AOL, Brad co-authored 3 patents in search, geo-tagging, and personalization, with Edmund Fish, Senior Vice President and General Manager at AOL. Following AOL, Brad helped raise $40M in venture funding for a contextual online advertising network. Prior to launching his business career, Brad served in the United States Army for five years, earning both Airborne and Ranger qualifications and retired as Captain. He resides in Tribeca with his wife, Angie, his son, Elvis and his daughter, Scout. Remember - all of our shows are available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play on Android Devices. Make sure to subscribe on iTunes and follow us on twitter @venturestudio. === Scout Ventures: http://www.scoutventures.com/