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Steve Hoffman
Angel Investor, CEO & Chairman of Founders Space
www.FoundersSpace.com and Author of Make Elephants Fly www.MakeElephantsFly.com
Angel Investor, CEO & Chairman of Founders Space
www.FoundersSpace.com and Author of Make Elephants Fly www.MakeElephantsFly.com
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Excellent understanding of startups and fund raising particularly in the SF/Silicon Valley region. Fantastic energy!
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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.
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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).
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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).
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What I'm Looking For
Wearables, Robotics, Big Data, Mobile, Consumer, B2B, Commerce, Games, Media, Internet, Fitness, Health
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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.
Now retired ski bum living the dream on 20 acres in Carson National Forest outside of Taos, New Mexico at 9,000ft.
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“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.
Entrepreneur Geek- Founder @Matchmaker Cafe, Founder @Cablight • Worked at @HotJobs on commission • Studied at @Harvard University
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“Steve is sharp, friendly and passionate. He understands the needs of both investors and start ups.For Steve Hoffman's work with Game of Drones
Cofounder, CEO Aerial Sports League, Cofounder Game of Drones. Telepresence inventor, viral marketing gladiator.
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“Steve's guidance, enthusiasm and situational wisdom is truely priceless.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.
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“Excellent understanding of startups and fund raising particularly in the SF/Silicon Valley region. Fantastic energy!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
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“I chose Steve because he is a great adviser, mentor and leader of the Founders Space Accelerator programFor Steve Hoffman's work with Rootz
Founder of Rootz Incorporated, Inventor of 3 US Patents, a Degree in Business Entrepreneurship
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“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.
Founded Medical Datasoft International
website: www.MDInterview.com.
Founded Life Source, Inc.
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“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!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
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“Great entrepreneur and mentor!For Steve Hoffman's work with HearPlanet
Business Development, Fundraising & Operations. Experience growing and managing enterprise and consumer companies.
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“Amazing visionary, Angel, and serial entrepreneur that has been there, done that numerous times...and mentor.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.
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“Great Advisor, loves to teach, many expertise.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.
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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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