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 and 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 3 exits over the past 35 years with a specialty in strategic thinking for growth.
GENERAL PARTNER &
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
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.