Hone Ventures: About Us

Born to bridge the startup-investor divide, we fuse startups with investors, foster growth, and preempt challenges.

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OUR STORY

Navigating the Venture Capital landscape

Why should startups navigate the venture capital landscape alone? Why should they grapple with growth, investment access, culture definition, and sales optimization without a guiding hand? Hone Ventures was born out of these compelling questions. We’ve walked in the shoes of both a startup and an investor, understanding the complexities and challenges inherent in both roles.

 

Aren’t there better ways to nurture a startup? Isn’t there a method to turn challenges into success? At Hone Ventures, we’ve transformed these rhetorical questions into our mission. We’ve created a studio that addresses startups’ quintessential challenges, steering them toward unhindered growth and success.

Meet the Hone Ventures Team - seasoned experts, innovators, and pioneers driving your startup's success story.

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OUR TEAM

Wendy Best

Co-Founder, Managing Partner, "Everything Bagel"

David Garrard

Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer, "Agent Provocateur"

Kate Burda

Partner, Chief Revenue Strategist, "Ignition Switch"

Gunnar Link

CFO Advisor and Strategy Consultant, "Fiscal Navigator"