First Down Ventures (www.firstdown.ventures) was founded through the collaborative efforts of professional athletes, entrepreneurs and business professionals. We invest, advise and partner with game-changing entrepreneurs building game-changing companies. We are getting ready to launch and are looking for great people to join the team. Feel free to reach out if you are interested!

Tackling the Odds (TTO) is a non-profit organization committed to enriching the lives of disadvantaged youth. We believe that children are our future and that it is up to us to help educate, support and motivate these young minds to reach their potential.

Ignite Farm, an early stage venture capital firm investing in high potential consumer packaged goods and digital media & services ventures. We look for innovators with the power to lead, disrupt and change.We are a team. We are industry veterans with a track record of top tier performance. We bring successful startup, brand and product development expertise to each and every opportunity we fund. We have industry-leading strategy, technology, design, financial and legal resources that provide early stage entrepreneurs and companies an infusion of know-how and sweat equity designed to ignite and fuel growth.

eTeamSponsor allows schools, teams, foundations, non-profits, and charities to raise more money quickly and efficiently than they ever have before. Our automated email & social media campaigns have replaced the inefficiencies and financial risk of fundraising for good. Our platform’s execution is proven to raises thousands quickly & efficiently with no out-of-pocket costs or monthly fees, while allowing their supporters a full tax deductible benefit.

QuickClass.com is unrivaled in the e-learning industry with its instructional capabilities for students, using a unique approach to soft skills development – working knowledge e-Learning. QuickClass.com is a web-based company committed to preparing students for success in life. The QuickClass learning paradigm assists students not just in the classroom, but in athletics and with life skills that will support an individual throughout their life. By accessing the QuickClass.com courses, a student will receive valuable instruction in a variety of academic, athletic subjects and life skills.

The image that comes to mind when thinking about the life of a former NFL player can be one of strength, power, and aggression. Often, however, the reality is that behind the mask and under the shoulder pads lives a caring heart that hopes for the same thing as everyone else: to make a difference and leave a lasting legacy. Sam Williams, former linebacker and special teams player for the Oakland Raiders, is the perfect example of such a person. He has long been aware of the value of lending a helping hand and forging a path that is all his own.

Working in partnership with Nottingham Spirk and Renaissance Partners, creating game changing sports technology.

The Summit Bank Foundation was created in 1998 by dedicated Bay Area business professionals under the direction of Summit Bank. The bank started the foundation as a lightening rod of support for the East Bay and to rally community-minded business people to the call. Since its founding in 1998, Summit Bank Foundation has been dedicated to promoting volunteerism and corporate support for non-profits in the Bay Area area.

Motivating students across the Bay Area push for excellence in academics, athletics and their personal lives.