For-Profit, Before-Profit, and Not-for-Profit Portfolio - H1 2011

 

Education & Technology Startups

 

 

 

 

Education & Early Learning
Non-Profits and Institutions

 

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Revolutionizing Computing through Virtualization

 

 

 

 

 

Discovering the fundamental principles of human learning that will enable all children to achieve their full potential

 

Desktop virtualization company.  In revenue, profitable.  2.5 million seats installed, 20+ M users, 75% in education, Top-3 WW.

 

 

 

 

World-renowned research institution of University of Washington.

Role:               Co-Chairman, Investor

2011 Focus:   Strategic planning, global business development.

 

 

 

 

Role:              Advisory board member

2011 Focus:  Marketing, fundraising

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changing the Way India Learns

 

 

 

 

Positively impact the local community by leveraging the collective power of our Partners and Investees

 

Educational software platform startup.  In revenue.  Secured three of top 10 Indian educational services companies for 2011 launch.

 

 

 

 

NFP with network of engaged philanthropists, engaged locally in early learning, education and the environment.

Role:              Co-Chairman, Co-lead Investor

2011 Focus:  Team coaching, financing, business development

 

 

 

 

Role:               Partner

2011 Focus:  “Fast Pitch” social entrepreneurship, Social media strategy

 

         

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Revitalizing Entertainment Retailing in a
Digital Age

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creating peace one story at a time

 

Digital media, retail startup.  In revenue.  Deployed in 30 airports, strategic partner of NCR and Meridan.

 

 

 

NFP focused on education and social justice.  Substantial curriculum developed with deep web engagement of over 30,000 users monthly.

Role:               Board member, Investor

2011 Focus:   Financing, Governance, Team development  

 

 

 

 

Role:              Board member

2011 Focus:  Sustainable business model development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobilize your anything

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improving access to healthcare for remote, underserved communities around the world

 

Mobile application platform.  In revenue, profitable.   #1 in US libraries.  Deployed across iPhone, Android, Blackberry,  Symbian, etc.

 

 

 

 

NFP engaged in systems to improve global health. Successful programs in Mozambique, Malawi.  Ranked #1 by GiveWell 2010/11 for transparency and results.

 

Role:               Advisory board member

2011 Focus:   Focus: Corporate development, strategic planning  

 

 

 

 

Role:              Board member

2011 Focus:  Governance, IT strategy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete protection for mobile electronics

 

 

 

 

 

Catalyst for strengthening the global development sector and its member organizations, and advocating for education, global engagement and foreign policy

 

Mobile electronics accessories startup.  In revenue.  Top-rated environmentally sealed case for Kindle.

 

 

 

NFP membership organization strengthening global development organizations in the Pacific Northwest.

Role:               Investor

2011 Focus:   Line expansion, Strategic partnering

 

 

 

Role:              Board member

2011 Focus:  Education strategy, Board development