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Cal Simmons

Investor

Partner 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

  1. Tiger 21Washington, DC Chaircurrent2010 โ€” presentWashington, DC
  2. The Five Star AllianceFoundercurrent2004 โ€” present
  3. Congressional BankBoard Membercurrent2003 โ€” present
  4. Five Guys EnterprisesFranchiseecurrent2009 โ€” present
  5. Industry DiveInvestorcurrent2011 โ€” present
  6. Big League AdvanceInvestorcurrent2016 โ€” present
  7. EVERFIInvestorcurrent2014 โ€” present
  8. Zachary Piper SolutionsInvestorcurrent2014 โ€” present
  9. Zignal LabsInvestorcurrent2012 โ€” present
  10. XAPPmediaInvestorcurrent2014 โ€” present
  11. RevinateInvestorcurrent2009 โ€” present
  12. ClowderยฎInvestorcurrent2013 โ€” present
  13. GoingPlaces AppFounder/Publishercurrent2016 โ€” presentAlexandria, VA
  14. Travel Red BookFounder, CEOcurrent2014 โ€” presentAlexandria, VA
  15. Blue Cotton Tech ServicesOwner and Chairmancurrent2003 โ€” present
  16. Travel OnionPublishercurrent2009 โ€” present
  17. The Dinner ClubsManagercurrent1998 โ€” present
  18. Virginia Tourism CorporationChairman2004 โ€” 2014
  19. Outtask Inc.Board Member2003 โ€” 2008
  20. Cal Simmons TravelFounder1976 โ€” 1997

Education

  1. The University of KansasBS, Journalism1968 โ€” 1972
  2. George Mason High School1964 โ€” 1968

Skills & more

Strategy95Leadership49New Business Development67Entrepreneurship80Business Development78Marketing50Online Advertising26Strategic Partnerships39Social Media Marketing24Digital Media18Start-ups31Social Media20
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