Jon Staenberg has been an active venture capitalist for over 30 years, serving as a General Partner in three Funds managing over $250 million. He is also a venture partner in three Venture Funds. As an angel investor, Jon has made over 250 investments.

Currently, Jon Staenberg is focused on building Agate Hound Fund, a fund for Search Funds. This asset class is relatively unknown but has shown exceptional performance over the past 40 years. Additionally, he spends his spare time working on his vineyard in Argentina, www.handofgodwines.com.

In these intriguing times, Jon has a captivating story to share about what lies ahead and why search funds are the new venture capital.

Joel extensive background underscores his proficiency in financial management. He has operated as the CFO of Arrived, overseeing a remarkable 300 securities offerings on a SEC qualified investment platform. Additionally, as Managing Director of LEHOKI, he adeptly handle investments spanning venture capital, startups, private credit, and private equity. Notably, his role as Principal and CFO at American Classic Homes led to exponential growth, catapulting annual sales from $10 million to well over $100 million. His visionary impact shines as the Founder of SeaLevel Properties, orchestrating the development of a $400 million portfolio comprising 1000+ units. This accomplishment was funded strategically, with over $100 million secured from family offices and high net worth individuals. With a solid academic foundation, he hold degrees in Math and Computer Science from MIT, underscoring his analytical prowess.