Surrounding ourselves with those who challenge us is core to SoundBoard's philosophy and success.
We've assembled a team of entre- and intra-preneurs to support us as we build our vision
We have set up a system to engage all investors throughout the process -- from initial screening through growing the company post-investment. Upon investment, and in collaboration with the entrepreneur, we select a company liaison, advisor, or board member from the group so we can be a valuable asset to the company.
Leadership & Operations
FOUNDING INVESTOR &
GENERAL PARTNER
Richard Magid
Leadership expert, author, 38 years as serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Soundboard Angel Fund.
MANAGING PARTNER
Jonathan Hakakian
Kauffman Fellow, NJ 40 under 40, trained in Essential Facilitation, Co-founded SoundBoard Angel Fund.
OPERATIONS & ANALYSIS
Veronica Fey
Former plaintiff's paralegal, former assistant branch manager in mortgage banking, Capella University Information Technology
General Partners & Investment Committee
GENERAL PARTNER
Steven Levy
20 years as a top-ranked Wall Street Equity Research Analyst, took 33 technology companies public. Current Chairman of a publicly traded company while serving on 2 other boards.
GENERAL PARTNER &
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
Scott Darling
27+ years as a serial entrepreneur in contracting/outsourcing, manufacturing, engineering services, management consulting and software & analytic tool development. Currently a senior executive at a global real estate services firm.
GENERAL PARTNER &
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
Phil Samuels
35+ years as an Insurance professional with in-depth experience in M&A. Sold his business to USI a Goldman Sachs company. Currently president of USI Insurance, Long Island division.
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
Olu
Fajemirokun-Beck
25+ years experience in Consumer Packaged Goods with significant P&L and Cash responsibility across multiple consumer categories & in multiple markets/countries. Serial Entrepreneur, Board Member and Industry Speaker; voted Top 25 Most Influential Women CEOs of the Mid-Market in 2017 and 2018.
GENERAL PARTNER & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
Jon Brandt
Built 7 companies with 4 exits over the past 35 years with a specialty in strategic thinking for growth. In 1994, Jon founded the National Health Career Association, grew it to be the largest allied healthcare certification organization in the country, and sold it in 2009.
GENERAL PARTNER & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
Michael Hepp
35+ years experience in IT specializing in wide area network architecture. Built and sold a successful business servicing public sector. Engineer, entrepreneur, investor, Chairman for Sussex County Chapter of the Red Cross, and active member of the Sussex County Medical Reserve Corp.
PARTNER EMERITIUS
Clark DeHaven
35+ years of experience in advanced communication technology ranging from new business development to significant P&L business responsibility to strategic planning for both defense and private sectors.