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    Steve Hoffman

    Steve Hoffman

    Angel Investor, CEO & Chairman of Founders Space
    www.FoundersSpace.com and Author of Make Elephants Fly www.MakeElephantsFly.com

    Entrepreneur San Francisco University of Souther...
    MakeElephantsFly.com
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    Experience
    Augmate
    Augmate
    Advisor
    DecisionRocket
    DecisionRocket
    Advisor
    MarketBrew
    MarketBrew
    Advisor
    Join SAM
    Join SAM
    Advisor
    Excellent understanding of startups and fund raising particularly in the SF/Silicon Valley region. Fantastic energy! Ian Wilding
    Our Team
    Our Team
    Advisor
    Pocket Dove
    Pocket Dove
    Advisor
    Survios
    Survios
    Advisor
    NGCodec
    NGCodec
    Advisor
    Phomento
    Phomento
    Advisor
    Matchmaker Cafe
    Matchmaker Cafe
    Advisor
    Steve is the only person that I have ever met who matches my enthusiasm about my business! (that says a lot!) He is a strategic thinker who understands both the business side as well as the design/product... more side. A rare breed indeed. Nancy Slotnick
    Lightt
    Exit
    Lightt
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    Handmade Ventures
    Handmade Ventures
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    Audio-3D
    Audio-3D
    Advisor
    Founder
    Founders Space
    Employee
    Founders Space Syndicate
    Investor
     
    Incubator
    Medical Datasoft International
    Advisor
    Augmate, MyCosmik, Reduce my invoice, Game of Drones, Lightt, Aerial Sports League, Zoku, Survios, Handmade Ventures, SportsLab, Pantomime, Matchmaker Cafe, Valsfer, MarketBrew, Join SAM, Pocket Dove, FIVEBYFIVE, LocusPlay, NGCodec, Rootz, Cruisable, Phomento, BooqSmart.com (illuminositi, Inc.), Our Team, HearPlanet, 6 more... DecisionRocket, Audio-3D, Red Cube Production, Link-It, StepOne, Link-It
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    Founders Space Incubator + Accelerator
    Top 10 Incubator in Forbes & Inc. Magazines
    Founders Space is ranked a Top 10 Incubator in Forbes and Inc. Magazines. Become a Mentor, Advisor & Speaker Join our award-winning Startup Programs
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    Founders Edge
    Founders Edge connects startups with corporations!
    Founders Edge connects startups with corporations. Corporations invested a record $12.3 billion in startups last year, providing access to new customers,… · More distribution, logistics, marketing and manufacturing. Founders Edge uses its platform and global network to bring corporations and startups together for collaboration, joint ventures, investment and M&A.
     
    About
    What I Do

    Steve Hoffman (Captain Hoff) is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, LP in August Capital, and CEO of Founders Space (www.FoundersSpace.com). Hoffman is also the author of Make Elephants Fly: The Process of Radical Innovation (www.MakeElephantsFly.com).

    Describe what you have done, what you are doing, and the kinds of things you are interested in.
    Achievements

    Steve Hoffman, or Captain Hoff as he’s called in Silicon Valley, is the CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of Make Elephants Fly, the award-winning book on radical innovation.

    Always innovating on his life, Captain Hoff has tried more professions than cats have lives, including serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, angel investor, studio head, computer engineer, filmmaker, Hollywood TV exec, published author, coder, game designer, manga rewriter, animator and voice actor.

    Hoffman was the Founder and Chairman of the Producers Guild Silicon Valley Chapter, Board of Governors of the New Media Council, and founding member of the Academy of Television’s Interactive Media Group.

    While in Hollywood, Hoffman worked as a TV development executive at Fries Entertainment, known for producing over a hundred TV shows (acquired by MGM).

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Advisor Entrepreneurship
    What I'm Looking For

    Wearables, Robotics, Big Data, Mobile, Consumer, B2B, Commerce, Games, Media, Internet, Fitness, Health

    Describe what you're looking for in a company.
    Locations
    San Francisco
    Markets
    Consumer Internet Social Media Digital Media Mobile Entertainment Games Mobile Games Social Games E-Commerce Crowdfunding Crowdsourcing Big Data Analytics Information Technology Platforms Privacy
     
    References
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      Steve is a true asset to the startup community and provides an invaluable service with his work at Founder's Space! He also is a great matchmaker for cofounders.
       
      Stephen G. Barr
      Stephen G. Barr
      Stephen G. Barr

      Now retired ski bum living the dream on 20 acres in Carson National Forest outside of Taos, New Mexico at 9,000ft.

    • “
      Steve is the only person that I have ever met who matches my enthusiasm about my business! (that says a lot!) He is a strategic thinker who understands both the business side as well as the design/product side. A rare breed indeed.
       
      Nancy Slotnick
      Nancy Slotnick
      Nancy Slotnick · Matchmaker Cafe

      Entrepreneur Geek- Founder @Matchmaker Cafe, Founder @Cablight • Worked at @HotJobs on commission • Studied at @Harvard University

    • “
      Steve is sharp, friendly and passionate. He understands the needs of both investors and start ups.
       
      Marque Cornblatt
      Marque Cornblatt
      Marque Cornblatt · Game of Drones
      For Steve Hoffman's work with Game of Drones

      Cofounder, CEO Aerial Sports League, Cofounder Game of Drones. Telepresence inventor, viral marketing gladiator.

    • “
      Steve's guidance, enthusiasm and situational wisdom is truely priceless.
       
      Eli DElia
      Eli DElia
      Eli DElia · Game of Drones
      For Steve Hoffman's work with Game of Drones

      Founder CEO Eagle Eye Metrics, Precision Agronomy. Founder Game of Drones acquired by Aerial Sports League. UAV designer, roboticist, technologist and teacher.

    • “
      Excellent understanding of startups and fund raising particularly in the SF/Silicon Valley region. Fantastic energy!
       
      Ian Wilding
      Ian Wilding
      Ian Wilding · Join SAM
      For Steve Hoffman's work with Join SAM

      Co-founder of Join Sam - a market disruption that will bring every kid everywhere the opportunity to save money and build a sustainable life

    • “
      I chose Steve because he is a great adviser, mentor and leader of the Founders Space Accelerator program
       
      Courtland White
      Courtland White
      Courtland White · Rootz
      For Steve Hoffman's work with Rootz

      Founder of Rootz Incorporated, Inventor of 3 US Patents, a Degree in Business Entrepreneurship

    • “
      We at Medical Datasoft International (MDI) are pleased that our path crossed with Steve and his staff of mentors and instructors at Founder's Space Boot Camp. The knowledge, guidance and inspiration received sharpened our focus and fine-tuned our approach in the presentation of our proprietary product.
       
      Orville Easterly, D. Min.
      Orville Easterly, D. Min.
      Orville Easterly, D. Min.

      Founded Medical Datasoft International
      website: www.MDInterview.com.
      Founded Life Source, Inc.
      website: www.marriagecounseling.com.

    • “
      We went through the Founders Space program in Sept. I wish we had done it when we first started. Steve is such a positive inspiration. I love getting his advice and direction everyday. Its positive and teaches me something new everyday. If you are thinking about Founders Space...Just Do IT!
       
      Noman Ahmad
      Noman Ahmad
      Noman Ahmad · SportsLab
      For Steve Hoffman's work with SportsLab

      CMO of @fathhome. Grew consumer retail biz to $1B @Seagate in 2yrs...digital marketing consultant, Sr Prod Mrktg @Dolby Labs

    • “
      Great entrepreneur and mentor!
       
      Steven Echtman
      Steven Echtman
      Steven Echtman · HearPlanet
      For Steve Hoffman's work with HearPlanet

      Business Development, Fundraising & Operations. Experience growing and managing enterprise and consumer companies.

    • “
      Amazing visionary, Angel, and serial entrepreneur that has been there, done that numerous times...and mentor.
       
      Christopher Beach
      Christopher Beach
      Christopher Beach · BooqSmart.com (illuminositi, Inc.)
      For Steve Hoffman's work with BooqSmart.com (illuminositi, Inc.)

      A broad range of business experience w/ an emphasis on Start-Ups, Strategic Venture, Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Operations, & the Capital Markets.

    • “
      Great Advisor, loves to teach, many expertise.
       
      David Jesua
      David Jesua
      David Jesua · Link-It
      For Steve Hoffman's work with Link-It

      Link-It CEO.
      Logistics and International trade expert.
      Entrepreneur with 10 start-ups, fails, right and many learn.

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    Q&A
    What's your favorite non-business book?

    Make Elephants Fly

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    Studying Philosophy.

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    Don't Worry. Be Happy!

    What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

    Created 50 short films.

    Which founders or startups do you most admire?

    Elon Musk for dream big and taking huge risks.

    What's your super power?

    Making the complex simple.

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    us@foundersspace.com

    What words of wisdom do you live by?

    Try everything. Experience everything.

    What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

    Creating something new.

    What was the most impactful class you took in school?

    History of China.

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