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• Ryan Johnson
  Independent
  Active
  Connecting with Individuals with Donor Advised Funds
  Introductions to individuals with Donor Advised Funds who are interested in investing charitable dollars in mission-led companies. Bugle is a marketplace for volunteering and direct giving that makes finding opportunities to serve community as simple as scheduling an Airbnb. Bugle is on a mission to double volunteering worldwide by 2036, which will generate an additional $1.2T in social services annually.
  Aug 14

• Ghazala Miftah
  Independent
  Active
  Decision Makers at AEC Firms for TNZE Framework Adoption
  Please connect us with decision makers at major AEC firms in Orange County who can commit to joining the TNZE Alliance. We want to schedule Education Sessions to fully explain the framework, facilitate Alliance membership, and promote adoption of the TNZE Compliance Check consulting and certification services. The goal is immediate engagement and integration of these services for true net-zero building projects.
  Aug 14

• Lisa Kelly
  Independent
  Active
  Marketing and Communications Leaders — Networking and Career Opportunities
  Search your network for marketing leaders, recruiters, business owners, or organizations who would be valuable connections for a seasoned marketing strategist; provide warm introductions.
  Aug 14

• Adam Shatzkamer
  AstraMedia/Astra Intelligence Labs
  Active
  Customers — AI-Driven Public Relations for Solopreneurs and Founders
  We need introductions or referrals to founders, solopreneurs, heads of marketing, and publicists who may benefit from affordable AI-driven public relations services. Please search your networks to identify anyone who fits these roles and could be interested in trying or adopting these services.
  Aug 13

• Will Hickl
  Independent
  Active
  Investors — Pre-Seed for Fio
  We're raising a $300K pre-seed SAFE at a $3M cap with a 25% discount; $100K is already committed. Please search your network for angels or funds who'd be a fit — especially anyone whose thesis touches consumer subscription, media/content platforms, or faith-based products.
  Aug 11

• Diana Muturia
  Gildre
  Active
  Customers — Hospitality and Cleaning Operations SaaS
  Please search your network for contacts or potential customers in the hospitality and cleaning sectors who could benefit from a QA AI solution to improve cleaning inspection and quality before guest arrival. Introductions to property managers, hotel operators, Airbnb owners, or janitorial company leaders are especially valuable.
  Aug 11

• Quincy Faison
  Independent
  Active
  Founding Investment Opportunity Building the Next Generation of Athlete-Owned Businesses
  Building Businesses With Athletes — Not Just Around Them Post Peak Partners was founded around a simple belief: Athletes should have the opportunity to become owners, not simply endorsers. For decades, the traditional relationship between businesses and athletes has been transactional. Companies pay athletes to wear a logo, make an appearance, create a social media post or promote a product. When the campaign ends, the relationship — and often the athlete's economic participation — ends with.
  Aug 11

• Olanike A. Mensah
  Independent
  Active
  Customers interested in licensing a proven Workplace Culture System (Framework + Assessment)
  Please search your network for professionals who hold these roles within nonprofits or mission-driven organizations and would benefit from or be interested in our Mosaic Culture Clarity™ System and related services. Warm introductions to individuals who influence culture and leadership strategy in these organizations would be highly valuable.
  Aug 10

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