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129 people in our graph share verified history with Kurt — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Todd MickelsenunlockedKurt: together at Converus (2013)
Kurt: together at Ember
×5Kurt: together at Canopy
×4Kurt: together at BYU Law School
Founder at Canopy Tax
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Canopy Tax's investors · 7
Ankona CapitalSouthern California · $5M – $15M checks · since 2024New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Menlo Park · $200K – $40M checksNewView CapitalBurlingame · since 2025Pelion Venture PartnersSalt Lake City · $1M – $20M checks · since 2024Pelion VenturesSalt Lake City · since 2024Ten Coves CapitalDarien · since 2024Tenaya CapitalPalo Alto · $5M – $10M checks · since 2024
Experience
- EmberCEO & Co-foundercurrent2021 — present
- William & Wall | Luxury Custom HomesFoundercurrent2021 — presentSt George, Utah, United States
- Canopy, Inc.Founder2014 — 2019
- Converus, Inc.CEO2013
- Rocket Relief, Inc.Founder2010 — 2013
Skills & more
SaaSStart-ups
Languages Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kurt Avarell?
- Executive Officer, Director, Promoter at Canopy Tax
- Where does Kurt Avarell work?
- Kurt Avarell is Founder of Canopy Tax.
- What companies did Kurt Avarell found?
- Kurt Avarell founded Canopy Tax, Ember.
- Where did Kurt Avarell go to school?
- Kurt Avarell studied at BYU Law School (Doctor of Law (JD), Law); Brigham Young University (Masters, Accounting).
Founder mafias
Brigham Young University mafia204
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Allan YoungPolitical Science & EconomicsFounded Pavo-IoT +1Josh JamesDropped Out--1 semester leftFounded Omniture +1Jordan MonroeBusiness ManagementFounded Owletbabycare +1Michael WaiteBachelor’s DegreeFounded Madeira Security +1Andy OlsonBSFounded Inherent Biosciences +1Andrew AllisonBachelor of Science (BS)Founded Upkid +1
BYU Law School mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Canopy mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Converus mafia2
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Same school
Also attended BYU Law School17
Erika NashInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalSean K. BrownManaging Director at Juvo VenturesStewart GollmerPartner at Tenaya CapitalJordan ClementsManaging Director at Rock Creek CapitalErin AdamsAssociate Counsel at Peterson Venture PartnersSpencer FunkOperating Partner at Wasatch Equity Partners
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Also attended Brigham Young University502
Jake StormDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesJen ArdManaging Director, Head of Investment Operations at Intel CapitalNathan MickelsenVice President of Tax at RevolutionJohn SabinChief Financial Officer; President, Revolution Places at RevolutionDiogo MyrrhaPartner at Peak VenturesSid KrommenhoekPartner at Album
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