Ekkobar

What an unforgettable night at our Demo Day! We had an incredible turnout and are deeply appreciative of everyone who joined us to make it a success. The event gave us the chance to showcase our six incredible startups: INGENIUS, Need2Say, MedSetGo, RxPost, Swif, and Ekkobar. Be sure to check them out! Over the past three months, we've worked closely with these companies, helping them refine their business models, sharpen their product-market fit, boost their sales strategies, and much more. We're truly proud of the progress they've made and the momentum they're building. The panel discussions were just as inspiring, showcasing various perspectives on venture capital. Panelists shared valuable insights on the latest trends and provided practical advice. A special thanks to our moderators, Leonard Lanzi and Griffin Hermes, who skillfully steered the conversations, and to our esteemed panelists — Petra Griffith, Andrew Darcovich, Brandon Maier, Marshall Smith, Maurice Maschmeyer, and Blake Caldwell — for their thoughtful contributions. We're grateful to everyone who helped make this night such a success! We also want to recognize our fantastic sponsors and partners: Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP, Altoros, Power PEO Consulting, Mercury, Backyard Bookkeeper, Paylocity, HelloAdvisr, SHOPLINE, Los Angeles Venture Partners, MEDA Angels, Pasadena Angels, TCA Venture Group. And a big shoutout to our CPG sponsors for the amazing products in our gift bags — they were a hit! Locals Only Vodka, Neuro, belliwelli, hiyo, ChìMolly, Leisure Hydration, All Phenoms, Waka Coffee and Tea, Oceano Wines, Sunnie, Flerish Hydration, Prima Pavé, The Free Spirits Company We are just getting started. We are excited for what's to come! #demoday #founder #startup #vc

???? ?????????? ???????????? ?? We're sharing this post again to highlight recent updates we've made to the panel. Pegasus Angel Accelerator's Summer '24 Demo Day is around the corner! We are proud to announce that Griffin Hermes will be leading a panel discussion with Brandon Maier of LvlUp Ventures, Marshall Smith of Steamwork Ventures, Maurice Maschmeyer of BAM Ventures, and Blake Caldwell of FoundersBoost. Leonard Lanzi will moderate the other panel, which will include Andrew Kahn of Crush Ventures, Brett Brewer of Crosscut Ventures, Petra Griffith of Wedbush Ventures, and Andrew Darcovich of Alpha Edison. ?? Date:?Wednesday, October 9, 2024 ? Time:?5 pm - 8 pm ?? Location:?Investors, please message us for details (Santa Monica) ??? Virtual sign-up: https://lu.ma/0mt6f5ed We will also be presenting our six portfolio companies. Over the past three months, these founders have refined their business models, built upon their traction, and now are ready to scale. This is your chance to see them first, with no filters, no fluff, just results. Who's pitching: INGENIUS Need2Say MedSetGo RxPost Swif Ekkobar Special thanks to our sponsors and partners: Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, LLP Altoros Power PEO Consulting Mercury Backyard Bookkeeper Paylocity HelloAdvisr SHOPLINE Los Angeles Venture Partners MEDA Angels Pasadena Angels TCA Venture Group #demoday #startups #vc #founder #angelinvestor

I’m excited to announce I have accepted my first strategic advisory role of my career. I will be supporting Ekkobar within the sports market using my vast knowledge of the industry and especially within the #SMSports segment. Ekkobar is a first-of-its-kind decision intelligence platform designed specifically for entertainment and sports. It’s proprietary AI goes deep into the conversation to surface the “who, what, and why” of social conversations. Unlike legacy analytics, Ekkobar focuses on providing actionable insights to understand what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve. Their solutions work across the business, including talent vetting, marketing, public relations, sponsorship, product placement, merchandising, and more. Ekkobar’s goal is to help you make the best possible decisions and avoid the worst possible mistakes. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver a solution not yet seen in the sports market. Can't wait to grow with Rhys Ryan, Amber Dodson, Robert Mayer and the rest of the #Ekkobar team!

Rhys Ryan, CEO and co-founder of Ekkobar shares his journey from a traditional computer science and mathematics background to founding multiple successful startups, culminating in his latest venture, Ekkobar. Rhys is part of our Summer 2024 cohort and is doing great work! Ekkobar’s AI platform deciphers social media conversations, offering critical insights for the entertainment and sports industries. #Startup #AI #Founder

Today concludes my summer internship at Ekkobar. I would like to give a huge thank you to Rhys Ryan and Stephen Sonkin for giving me this incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Sports Sales & Strategy business. This experience equipped me with valuable skills that I will apply throughout my professional career. I worked with the Sports Sales & Strategy team to conduct research regarding sales and product fit, as well as reviewing and expanding existing marketing materials and providing additional support as needed. It has been a privilege to work alongside such a talented and insightful staff. I'm eager to see what the future brings. Thank you once again to Rhys Ryan, Stephen Sonkin, and everyone at Ekkobar for this incredible opportunity.

Meet Rhys Ryan, CEO and Co-Founder of Ekkobar from our Summer 2024 cohort. Discover how their groundbreaking AI platform is revolutionizing the entertainment and sports industries by decoding social media conversations Rhys discusses a case study with Fox Television’s "The Cleaning Lady," where Ekkobar identified key insights from social media data to enhance PR strategies. Ekkobar is helping companies protect and boost their bottom line with invaluable qualitative insights. #Startup #AI #SocialMediaInsights

Yesterday, my Canadian pride was bubbling! I attended the South California-Canada Queer Tech Express Pitch Day hosted by the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles and watched three dynamic, thoughtful and inventive LBGT+ startup, seed-stage entrepreneurs and fund managers pitch to local funders. The event was followed by a celebratory reception with inclusive and progressive remarks by Zaib Shaikh, Consul General Please check them out and support as appropriate: Rhys Ryan of Ekkobar Sophia Contreras Stone of Indie Tech Dany Papineau of WeChalet Special thanks to Maddie Morris Jér?me Pischella Michael Willmott for organizing as well as supporting and including me! ?? ??

?????? ?????????????? ???????????? '???? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? ?? ??????????! Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting an event where our community got to meet our Summer 2024 Cohort! It was fantastic to introduce LaTecia Johnson of Ingenius Studio OS, Rhys Ryan of Ekkobar, Angelo Huang of Swif, Shrey Kapoor of MedSetGo, Oscar R. García of Need2Say, and Amantha Bagdon of RxPost to everyone! Stay tuned for more events ?? #startupfounders