Tag: Lifeboat

 Lifeboat Ventures is pleased to announce that two Founder Institute alumni have been selected to lead the recently launched startup, ADU Works, under the Lifeboat Ventures studio. ADU Works, a startup focused on bridging the housing gap through Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)s, is now led by former Containerworks founder Conrad Kimball as Chief Executive Officer. In addition to bringing a wealth of knowledge on ADU policies through his work with the City of Fresno, he is also responsible for building Fresno County’s first factory built HCD approved accessory dwelling unit. “The Founder Institute program was a great learning experience with ... Read more

 Half Moon Bay, California – Lifeboat Ventures, a venture fund and studio for disaster impact mitigation software startups, announced first closing for its LV Disaster Impact Fund I LLC. Lifeboat Ventures was part of the first cohort of venture funds launched as part of VC lab program at Founder Institute, world’s largest accelerator. FI VC Lab saw a need for early-stage venture funds for startups that can impact the world beneficially. Multiple cohorts of VC funds have been completed so far. In the last 20 years, the planet has had three global emergencies – the 9/11 terrorism, the 2008 financial ... Read more