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David Straus

Investor

Partner at 2.12 Angels

Los Angeles, California

Writes $100K checks · typically $100K

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Craig RosenbergunlockedDavid: together at UCLA (1992–1994)
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About

David Straus is Chief Executive Officer at ReasonV Inc and co-founder of Critical Mass Studios, Inc., a film and television rights and asset-management company established in 2013 with long-term partners. Previously, he spent over three years leading the LA division of IMDb following the 2008 sale of his company to Amazon. Straus provides business coaching to C-suite executives and startup founders, and invests in social entrepreneurs through Reason Ventures LLC.

Experience

  1. ReasonV IncChief Executive Officercurrent2011 — presentLos Angeles, San Fransisco, New York
  2. Reason Ventures LLCFounding Membercurrent2012 — presentLos Angeles CA
  3. Jewish World WatchBoard Membercurrent2008 — present
  4. Zimmer Children's MuseumBoard Membercurrent2008 — present
  5. RightsLine, Inc.President Rightsline division of Critical Mass Studios Inc2013 — 2017Los Angeles
  6. Critical Mass Studios IncCo-Founder, CEO and Board Chair.2012 — 2016Greater Los Angeles Area
  7. IMDb.comHead of Industry2008 — 2011
  8. Amazon.comCEO, Withoutabox a Division of IMDb2008 — 2011
  9. Without A Box, IncCo-Founder and CEO2000 — 2011
  10. Film and TV Commercial ProductionDirector and Producer1992 — 1999
  11. Clinton For President '92National Advance Team1992

Skills & more

Leadership47Strategy17Conflict Resolution3Public Speaking6Personal Development2Entrepreneurship63Team Building53Social Entrepreneurship36Business Development39Fundraising31Film32Film Festivals18
+12 moreCoachingNew Business DevelopmentIntegrated MarketingStart-upsMarketingLicensingOrganizational LeadershipExecutive CoachingSocial NetworkingStrategic PartnershipsMergers & AcquisitionsFilm Distribution

From David's professional profile.

Colleagues at 2.12 Angels

Anne Foreman
Culture & Values (At Your Core) at 2.12 Angels
Ben Orthlieb
General Partner at 2.12 Angels
Dave Yarnold
Mentor at 2.12 Angels
Hilmon Sorey
Partner at 2.12 Angels
Steph Mann
Culture & Values (At Your Core) at 2.12 Angels

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Straus?
David Straus is Chief Executive Officer at ReasonV Inc and co-founder of Critical Mass Studios, Inc., a film and television rights and asset-management company established in 2013 with long-term partners. Previously, he spent over three years leading the LA division of IMDb following the 2008 sale of his company to Amazon. Straus provides business coaching to C-suite executives and startup founders, and invests in social entrepreneurs through Reason Ventures LLC.
Where does David Straus work?
David Straus is Partner at 2.12 Angels.
What check size does David Straus write?
David Straus typically writes checks of $100K.
Where did David Straus go to school?
David Straus studied at UCLA (MFA, Film Directing); Fulbright Scholar (Research, Political Changes in Hungary); Pitzer College/ Claremont Colleges (BA, Political Psychology).

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