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  • Introducing Benefunder Capital Markets
    Sep 30, 2020

    Introducing Benefunder Capital Markets

    We are proud and excited to announce the next evolution in our growth and development with the addition of Benefunder…

  • Innovation Stalling in the U.S.
    Mar 27, 2019

    Innovation Stalling in the U.S.

    What happens when China takes the lead in innovation? This isn’t so much a question of if, but when - if we stick to…

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  • Direct Investing From a DAF
    Nov 21, 2018

    Direct Investing From a DAF

    As a follow up to my last post, The Outsized Opportunity for Impact in Research, this month I’m writing about the…

  • The Outsized Opportunity for Impact in Research
    Oct 12, 2018

    The Outsized Opportunity for Impact in Research

    In philanthropy, research is often considered a category unto itself that’s well serviced by government and billionaire…

  • Community Foundations Get an Unfair Break
    Aug 24, 2018

    Community Foundations Get an Unfair Break

    Community foundations have recently been characterized by the press as schemes the wealthy use to shelter funds and…

    4 Comments
  • Syndicating Philanthropy
    Jun 1, 2017

    Syndicating Philanthropy

    ‘Syndicate’ noun - a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote some common interest. ‘Philanthropy’…

  • The Funding Environment for Academic Research
    Feb 24, 2017

    The Funding Environment for Academic Research

    It's been a rough decade for public funding for research and development. As a percentage of GDP, federal spending on…

  • What if we invested in research the same way we do in the stock market?
    Dec 20, 2016

    What if we invested in research the same way we do in the stock market?

    TEDMED Hive 2016 Christian Braemer Transcript: Americans are very generous, we gave away $358 billion in philanthropy…

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  • Why wealth management and philanthropy are a perfect marriage
    Aug 3, 2016

    Why wealth management and philanthropy are a perfect marriage

    As a former financial advisor and part time 'do-gooder' turned full-time social entrepreneur, my path wasn’t planned;…

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  • The Giving & Investing Continuum
    May 6, 2016

    The Giving & Investing Continuum

    Traditionally these two concepts have been separated by a Chinese Wall built with a combination of ethics, moral, and…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Co-Founder/Board Member

    Hunger at Home

    - 2 years

    Poverty Alleviation

    Raised funds to benefit local homeless charities in partnership with San Diego family of Hilton Hotels. Hosted two events raising over $500k for local charities.

    http://youtu.be/Fx2CjyetwR4

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    Startup Mentor

    Connect - San Diego

    - Present 13 years 5 months

    Science and Technology

    As part of the Springboard Program, I got to work with founders in early stage companies navigate business plan, team, and capital development processes.

Publications

Patents

  • System and method for advertising to a target demographic of internet users.

    US 12/000,517

    Covers the ability to target individual users across wireless networks based on a unique device identifiers.

Projects

  • Bookabl

    Booking a hotel, flight, or car is easy, but ever try to book anything else? It’s hard! (and usually means giving your payment info to a stranger over the phone) Bookabl provides an engine that allows users to easily search and book everything in one place on smartphones or online. Businesses load their services which can be booked and paid for through their own sites as well as a wide range of affiliate partners. Affiliates source and distribute inventory amongst each other, offering…

    Booking a hotel, flight, or car is easy, but ever try to book anything else? It’s hard! (and usually means giving your payment info to a stranger over the phone) Bookabl provides an engine that allows users to easily search and book everything in one place on smartphones or online. Businesses load their services which can be booked and paid for through their own sites as well as a wide range of affiliate partners. Affiliates source and distribute inventory amongst each other, offering transactional revenue and reach. Bookabl is an alternative to property management software and daily deals that addresses loyalty, sustainability, and scale.

  • IgniteSD

    The NBC7 TV/Web Segments for Startups in SD
    As a startup, drawing attention to yourself to attract customers and investors is critical, but traditional media is typically way out of reach! IgniteSD is a weekly segment that provides top quality production, prime local airtime, a dedicated page and discussion board on NBC7.com, and the ability to promote yourself via high quality video feature ‘as seen on NBC’. We’re providing prominent local sponsors the ability to recruit or promote clients,…

    The NBC7 TV/Web Segments for Startups in SD
    As a startup, drawing attention to yourself to attract customers and investors is critical, but traditional media is typically way out of reach! IgniteSD is a weekly segment that provides top quality production, prime local airtime, a dedicated page and discussion board on NBC7.com, and the ability to promote yourself via high quality video feature ‘as seen on NBC’. We’re providing prominent local sponsors the ability to recruit or promote clients, partners, and customers, while supporting innovation and job growth in the local community.

  • Project BeneFunder

    Crowdfunding for University Research
    Some of the most important research is going on at Universities who have legacy systems in place to raise large grants for select projects, but they live in closed environments where timing and politics can make or break a project. What about the great ideas that could change the world, but never get a chance because of an inefficient system? Benefactor is democratizing this process, empowering the brightest minds to take ownership of their own…

    Crowdfunding for University Research
    Some of the most important research is going on at Universities who have legacy systems in place to raise large grants for select projects, but they live in closed environments where timing and politics can make or break a project. What about the great ideas that could change the world, but never get a chance because of an inefficient system? Benefactor is democratizing this process, empowering the brightest minds to take ownership of their own fundraising efforts for important early stage research. We’re combining extensive University reach with the viral social effect, adding simple rich media, and tax deductible transactional platform.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Danish

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • Connect

    EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence)

    - Present

    Supporting founders with strategy, know how, introductions, and presentations as they tread deep waters. http://vimeo.com/57710606

  • Swedish American Chamber of Commerce SD

    President

    -

    Provided business matchmaking between local, regional, and Swedish members. Held monthly networking events, developed relationships with industry groups, and promoted business interests of members. Hosted the largest ever business networking event between Sweden & the U.S. in San Diego 2008

  • MIT Enterprise Forum

    Presenter

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