BURST is an affordable, subscription oral care company recommended to you by your most trusted dental professionals.

The Dyrdek Machine is a venture studio that builds, invests and advises an array of ventures in categories ranging from content creation, sports entertainment, consumer products, spirits and innovative technologies. The common thread between the projects is the idea of identifying companies that are disruptive—but built to last forever. The Dyrdek Machine has engineered the fundamental operational, brand, and financial system and principles we believe all profitable, sustainable, meaningful companies possess into a science. The art is finding the people, the ideas and then putting all the pieces together.

ThursdayNights was founded with a dual purpose of bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and executives to create a fabric and foster opportunities among startup, emerging growth and established companies in the Los Angeles tech community while giving back to those less fortunate from the communities where we work and live.ThursdayNights supports select local organizations that are dedicated to local, at-risk youth. We have donated nearly $500,000 to our causes, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Venice & Santa Monica, CityYear Los Angeles, FirstStar and Coachart.Today, ThursdayNights is the event that top tech and digital Decision-Makers look forward to attending, socializing with colleagues and making new connections. The attendees for each event are hand-picked by the organizers from its list of more than 1,000 registered members based on the topic and format of the event. This includes key decision-makers from more than 400 companies in the consumer internet, SaaS/enterprise software, digital media, major media, gaming, ad tech and mobile sectors, as well as the individual, venture capital and private equity investors that have backed their companies.

FinditParts is the No. 1 supplier of heavy duty truck and trailer parts online.Founded in 2010 by veteran trucking industry entrepreneur David Seewack and based in Los Angeles, California, the privately held company is leveraging its deep industry relationships and expertise to modernize the way heavy duty parts are bought and sold online.With more than 6 million parts cataloged on it’s easy-to-use website, FinditParts is the largest single-source Internet distributor of heavy duty OEM and aftermarket parts. From hard-to-find parts to everyday preventative maintenance items, FinditParts carries products from every major brand, including Meritor, Haldex, Bendix, Grote, Buyers Products, Truck-Lite, Hendrickson, SKF, Baldwin and Donaldson.With FinditParts Express shipping, over 50,000 of the best-selling parts are available with guaranteed two-day delivery from its nine regional distribution centers to most U.S. shipping zones. Orders over $100 also qualify for free UPS Ground shipping.A trusted partner to commercial fleets, auto parts stores, repair facilities and distributors across the U.S. FinditParts offers unique business solutions to improve the speed, efficiency and cost of buying heavy duty and commercial vehicle parts online. With secure competitive contract pricing, businesses can access lines of credit and manage all sourcing, ordering, tracking and payments in one easy-to-use online portal.In addition to transparent pricing and the most convenient way to purchase heavy duty truck and trailer parts online, FinditParts offers telephone support, a no-hassle return policy and the industry’s most outstanding customer service team. Whether you’re a fleet buyer, owner/operator, service facility or mechanic, shopping for heavy duty parts online has never been easier than working with FinditParts.

Growthink is a management consulting and investment banking firm headquartered in Los Angeles, CA that specializes in work with early stage and emerging companies. I began my tenure with Growthink in 2008 as a Senior Business Analyst (2008-2011) and since that time served as a Senior Consultant (2011), Director of Engagement Management (2012) and last as Chief Client Officer (2013).I have led over 250 engagements for startup to middle market companies across multiple industries including technology, ecommerce, fashion, retail and business services. Specifically these assignments were focused on growth planning, capital raising and restructuring.