Cal Simmons
InvestorPartner at Early Light Ventures
Alexandria, Virginia
Writes $100K โ $1M checks ยท typically $400K
About
An active angel investor and serial entrepreneur with multiple exits in travel and tourism, chair of Tiger 21 in DC, founder of angel groups including the DC 'Dinner Clubs,' and co-author of 'Every Business Needs an Angel.'
Experience
- Tiger 21Washington, DC Chaircurrent2010 โ presentWashington, DC
- The Five Star AllianceFoundercurrent2004 โ present
- Congressional BankBoard Membercurrent2003 โ present
- Five Guys EnterprisesFranchiseecurrent2009 โ present
- Industry DiveInvestorcurrent2011 โ present
- Big League AdvanceInvestorcurrent2016 โ present
- EVERFIInvestorcurrent2014 โ present
- Zachary Piper SolutionsInvestorcurrent2014 โ present
- Zignal LabsInvestorcurrent2012 โ present
- XAPPmediaInvestorcurrent2014 โ present
- RevinateInvestorcurrent2009 โ present
- ClowderยฎInvestorcurrent2013 โ present
- GoingPlaces AppFounder/Publishercurrent2016 โ presentAlexandria, VA
- Travel Red BookFounder, CEOcurrent2014 โ presentAlexandria, VA
- Blue Cotton Tech ServicesOwner and Chairmancurrent2003 โ present
- Travel OnionPublishercurrent2009 โ present
- The Dinner ClubsManagercurrent1998 โ present
- Virginia Tourism CorporationChairman2004 โ 2014
- Outtask Inc.Board Member2003 โ 2008
- Cal Simmons TravelFounder1976 โ 1997
Education
- The University of KansasBS, Journalism1968 โ 1972
- George Mason High School1964 โ 1968
Skills & more
Strategy95Leadership49New Business Development67Entrepreneurship80Business Development78Marketing50Online Advertising26Strategic Partnerships39Social Media Marketing24Digital Media18Start-ups31Social Media20
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Mergers & AcquisitionsMarketing StrategyBloggingSEOOnline MarketingDigital StrategyLead GenerationDigital MarketingVenture CapitalSmall BusinessE-commerceSEMFrom Cal's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended The University of Kansas48
Michelle DuncanDirector, Events at Ibex InvestorsMichelle GarlandPartner & CEO at Soul Search at AlleyCorpSam SilversheinVice President at Alpha PartnersHarry LuoSenior Associate at Reach CapitalJeff StowellManaging Partner at Royal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcScott WilliamsonPortfolio Partner: Product at OSS Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tiger 2114
Alicia BassukSenior Advisor at Core Venture CapitalDylan TaylorSSV II Investment Committee at Seraphim SpaceHoward MorganCo-Founder, Chair and General Partner at B4 CapitalAngela JacksonManaging Director at Portland Seed FundRyan KatzFounding Partner at Route 66 VenturesLorine PendletonFounder & Managing Partner at 125 Ventures
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Also worked at Industry Dive2
Also worked at Big League Advance1
Also worked at EVERFI6
Michael WaldenInvestment Committee Member at Rethink EducationJeff WeinerFounding Partner at Next Play VenturesJenny AbramsonManaging Partner at Rethink Capital PartnersTodd MillerPartner at W Capital PartnersConstance MontgomeryPrincipal at W Capital PartnersTom DavidsonCEO, EVERFI at Lumos Capital Group
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