David Segura

Glassbox Media is a premium podcast network. We aim to support our programming partners and delight our audience. We focus on unique host-read advertisements that are executed in both audio and video settings as appropriate. By catering to premium advertisers, we intend to grow the industry and leverage the most exciting assets at a podcast's disposal - namely the hosts and narrators. From the same team that launched and exited Giant Media, we are excited to contribute to the continued growth of the podcast industry. Get in touch should you have any questions!

Dog Whisperer Productions is the Creator and Producer of the three-time Emmy Nominated TV series, The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan and Dog Whisperer® Brands. I help the Showrunner and Partners license the library to a variety of channels including global streaming services and related partners. We also partner with a number of world class retail and consumer product companies including, but not limited to TJX and more. Bought into the Partnership in 2022 and was elevated to Managing Partner in September 2024!

(P)rind is an innovative consumer goods startup that repurposes parmesan rinds into artisanal, convenient, nutrient-rich, and authentically Italian Snacks.

German Accelerator supports high-potential German startups and emerging companies to successfully enter the U.S. and South East Asian markets and scale their business globally. We provide access to outstanding mentors, office space, valuable connections and the knowledge and expertise required to scale quickly. I'm a Member of German Accelerator Steering Committee responsible for startup selection and program curriculum.

Equator Therapeutics is developing drugs that target mitochondria – the powerhouse of the cell – to generate heat. This approach has been proven to fully reverse obesity and type 2 diabetes in animals. However, therapeutic application for humans was impossible, because mitochondrial heat production could only be induced by highly artificial methods with side effects. This changed after Equator's recent breakthrough discovery of the protein that mitochondria naturally use to generate heat. The company has developed a unique high-throughput drug discovery platform to identify compounds that selectively activate this target protein, without side effects. For decades people have wanted a drug that burns calories like exercise does. Equator Therapeutics will realize that dream. I led a pre Y Combinator Demo Day syndicate for Equator in March that provided the company with strategic capital and a host of new relationships from investors and family offices interested in the long-term future of the company and their work.

Usage AI helps companies reduce their AWS bills by uncovering inefficiencies that cannot be detected manually. This AI solution has the potential to help enterprise companies capture large-scale cost savings.

Hawthorne is creating the first personalized brand for all men’s bathroom needs, starting with tailored cologne. Hawthorne makes it easy for men to be the best version of themselves by using customer body chemistry and lifestyle to deliver tailored personal care products that are right for you. Featured in GQ, Vanity Fair, Businessweek, Vogue, Complex, and Esquire. @hawthorne

VideoPeel is the premier automated video testimonial platform for remotely capturing and publishing customer videos. The company helps businesses 10X their amount of user generated video content, so they can drive 20%+ conversions, retention, and consumer insights. We’re leading a new evolution in online marketing and communications. VideoPeel is a TechStar's company and just announced a $1.5m seed round of funding. If you are curious to learn more about the product or company, feel free to reach out!

Everipedia is an online encyclopedia for the modern age. The company is working to decentralize knowledge and displace an out of touch legacy technology in Wikipedia. By leveraging the power of the blockchain and building a token economy around content contribution on Block.One's EOS platform - Everipedia is truly revolutionizing content creation and distribution.

The future of eating: combining the most talented human Chefs with tech-guided production & delivery to create the most affordable and convenient food delivery service. Y Combinator batch S17