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Auld Ventures

Welcome to Auld Ventures

A record of my journey as an entrepreneur

Elon Musk once likened the process of launching a company to "chewing glass and staring into the abyss," a sentiment I can certainly empathize with. Below, you'll find a list of the companies I've started, advised, or invested in.

Like any entrepreneurial endeavor, this journey has had its share of highs and lows. Throughout it all, my incredible family has stood by me, and I humbly acknowledge that none of these achievements would have been possible without their unwavering support.

Operator

Companies that I founded or co-founded and served as the CEO, President, or Managing Member.

Building Better Holdings

Founder, Managing Partner (2024-current)
Holding company of home services businesses.

4Privacy

Co-founder, CEO (2018-2023)
A privacy-focused cybersecurity platform.

Distributed Alpha

Co-founder, Managing Partner (2017-2018)
An investment firm specializing in crypto arbitrage.

Inque

Co-founder, CEO (2017-2018)
Permanent tattoo ink that disappears with one laser treatment.

Titanium Lacrosse

Founder, CEO (2008-2015)
Acquired by True Lacrosse (2015)

Bright Discounts

Founder, President (2002-2009)
Non-profit fundraising made simple and highly profitable.

Investor

Investments I’ve made in venture capital firms and private companies.

TRAC

Investor (Fund I & II)
Predictive data venture capital firm.

Rebel Fund

Investor (Fund I)
Venture capital firm solely focused on YCombinator companies

Clarus R&D

Fintech company that simplifies R&D tax credits for SMBs. Acquired by TriNet (NYSE: TNET) in 2022.

Advisor

Companies and non-profit organizations I’ve provided guidance to or am currently advising.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Ambassador Council (2018-Present)
Nationally ranked pediatric acute care hospital.

Toy Barn

Advisor (2016-2017)
High-end pre-owned vehicle dealership.

Coach

Experience as a lacrosse coach.

Dublin Scioto HS Lacrosse

Varsity Assistant Coach (2003-2005)
High school lacrosse program in central Ohio.

Dublin Jerome HS Lacrosse

Head Coach (2006-2016)
High school lacrosse program in central Ohio.

Under Armour Lacrosse

Midwest Team Head Coach (2009-2016)
National lacrosse event featuring the nation's best players.

United States U19 National Team

One of twenty coaches selected to evaluate tryouts for the USA U19 team.

About me

With over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, I have an uncanny knack for being early - identifying trends and opportunities long before they become mainstream. This foresight has driven me to found and lead six companies across diverse industries, with two successfully acquired.

In the early 2000s, my first venture, Bright Discounts, was one of only two companies in the U.S. pioneering discount cards to raise funds for nonprofits, tapping into community-driven philanthropy well before it became mainstream. Today, this model is ubiquitous as most homeowners have likely bought a discount card from a kid to support their sports team, school, or other cause.

My second company, Titanium Lacrosse, was among the first large-scale sports organizations in U.S. club lacrosse to offer a comprehensive suite of athletic development, specialized lacrosse training, and recruiting services, growing it to the 4th largest in the nation before its sale to a competitor.

Spotting the potential of cryptocurrency ahead of the curve, I formed an arbitrage trading strategy in 2017, capitalizing on market inefficiencies during the sector's nascent boom.

In 2018, my software company anticipated the critical need for quantum encryption and robust data privacy solutions as businesses shifted en masse to the public cloud, developing proprietary technology that led to its acquisition by a cybersecurity firm.

Today, my focus is on modernizing home services companies through cutting-edge technology to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences in an industry ripe for digital transformation.

This diverse experience allows me to tackle challenges with cross-pollinated ideas, consistently uncovering new opportunities.

For eleven years, I served as head boy's lacrosse coach at Dublin Jerome High School, leading multiple championship teams and guiding athletes through college recruiting.

I am a member of the Ambassador Council at Nationwide Children's Hospital, supporting research and care through innovation, funding, and collaboration.

In my personal life, I cherish time with my beautiful wife and amazing kids. We love playing craps and blackjack, decking out for Halloween and Christmas, and juggling a whirlwind of kids' activities.

My interests include golf, skiing, working out, and immersing myself in audiobooks and podcasts on cryptocurrency, psychology, business, health, nutrition, and investment strategies.

Below are a few of my favorite books