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Join us on "Backing the Bold" as we sit down with the visionary founders and partners who are leveraging technology to solve the world's most pressing challenges. In each episode, we go beyond the pitch deck to hear the authentic stories of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are creating a better future through innovation and scalable solutions.

  1. The Secret $19M Tech Solution: Brad Scoggin on Transforming Corporate Learning | Backing the Bold

    1 day ago

    The Secret $19M Tech Solution: Brad Scoggin on Transforming Corporate Learning | Backing the Bold

    Welcome back to the Backing the Bold podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Brad Scoggin, the audacious founder of ArborXR, to explore how his company is revolutionizing the future of work and training. ArborXR is reshaping the landscape of spatial computing by providing powerful, scalable solutions for device management in virtual and augmented reality. From helping airlines train crews safely in any climate to driving massive operational efficiencies for global supply chains, their innovative platform removes tech friction so enterprises can focus on what matters most: equipping their people. This is our Direct Impact model in action, aligning profit with purpose to advance human flourishing. By enabling rapid transformation through immersive learning, ArborXR drives economic empowerment, dramatically accelerates human potential, and helps shape the frontlines of global technological innovation. Learn more about how Eagle Venture Fund is backing the bold to forge human flourishing: https://www.eagleventurefund.com #HumanFlourishing #DirectImpact #ProfitWithPurpose #Innovation #EconomicEmpowerment #ScalableSolutions #Transformation

    48 min
  2. Scott Donnell on 100x Scaling the Fight Against Human Trafficking | Backing the Bold

    11 Jun

    Scott Donnell on 100x Scaling the Fight Against Human Trafficking | Backing the Bold

    Welcome back to the Backing the Bold podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Scott Donnell, an audacious founder and serial entrepreneur who is shifting the paradigm of how we protect future generations and achieve true transformation. As a driving force behind the Clapham Accelerator, Scott is applying his massive experience working with over 10 million families to systematic, marketplace-driven initiatives that disrupt evil industries at their root. Scott details the powerful innovation behind portfolio companies like Implicit Good (IGI), which utilizes advanced data tools and artificial intelligence to streamline law enforcement investigations, delivering verified cases on a platter to take down predators. By dismantling the financial motives and secrecy that fuel a $550 billion criminal industry, these scalable solutions are shifting the balance of power toward justice and recovery. This is our Direct Impact model in action, aligning profit with purpose to advance human flourishing. At Eagle Venture Fund, we believe that real innovation happens when you combine the marketplace with policy and non-profit mobilization. Scott's visionary leadership proves that when a dense network of bold thinkers gets together, we don't just achieve incremental growth—we achieve the 100x scale necessary for total restoration and economic empowerment. Learn more about how Eagle Venture Fund is backing the bold to forge human flourishing: https://www.eagleventurefund.com #HumanFlourishing #DirectImpact #ProfitWithPurpose #ScalableSolutions #CombatingHumanTrafficking #Innovation #BackingTheBold

    44 min
  3. [Maximizing Impact]: Tommy Martin on Purposeful Investing | Backing the Bold

    4 Jun

    [Maximizing Impact]: Tommy Martin on Purposeful Investing | Backing the Bold

    Welcome back to the Backing the Bold podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Tommy Martin, the audacious founder and leader of the Tebow Group. The Innovation The Tebow Group operates at the intersection of business and extreme advocacy, serving as a powerhouse for Scalable Solutions. Through their investment platform, technology lab, and massive social reach, they are moving beyond traditional philanthropy. Their technology lab specifically focuses on Innovation, incubating tools that use artificial intelligence as a force for good to assist law enforcement in the fight for Economic Empowerment and the protection of the real MVPs—the most vulnerable people. The Eagle Connection The partnership between the Tebow Group and Eagle Venture Fund is a testament to what happens when we align shared values to drive Transformation. This is our Direct Impact model in action, aligning Profit with Purpose to advance Human Flourishing. By co-investing in technologies through the Eagle Freedom Fund and collaborating on the Clapham Accelerator, we are working together toward the Restoration of lives and Combating Human Trafficking globally. Learn more about how Eagle Venture Fund is backing the bold to forge human flourishing: https://www.eagleventurefund.com #HumanFlourishing #DirectImpact #ProfitWithPurpose #Innovation #EconomicEmpowerment #CombatingHumanTrafficking #BackingTheBold

    41 min
  4. From Oscars to Innovation: Fiona Hall on Tech for Human Flourishing | Backing the Bold

    21 May

    From Oscars to Innovation: Fiona Hall on Tech for Human Flourishing | Backing the Bold

    Welcome back to the Backing the Bold podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Fiona Hall, the audacious founder of UpFrom, a pioneering company transforming how we support at-risk populations. UpFrom delivers scalable solutions by placing healthy human relationships at the very center of technology. Designed specifically for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community teams, their innovative SaaS platform and mobile experience connect the dots through communication, coordination, and community building—ensuring vulnerable individuals, such as youth aging out of foster care, never fall through the cracks. This is our Direct Impact model in action, aligning profit with purpose to advance human flourishing. By enabling ecosystem collaboration and shifting transactional care into transformative support, UpFrom drives true economic empowerment and systemic restoration. Learn more about how Eagle Venture Fund is backing the bold to forge human flourishing: https://www.eagleventurefund.com #HumanFlourishing #DirectImpact #ProfitWithPurpose #Innovation #ScalableSolutions #Transformation #EconomicEmpowerment

    41 min
  5. The Supply Chain Architect: Tawnya on Scaling Global Transformation | Backing the Bold

    11 May

    The Supply Chain Architect: Tawnya on Scaling Global Transformation | Backing the Bold

    Welcome back to the Backing the Bold podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Tawnya, an audacious founder and operations expert with a career spanning 34 countries. As the lead of Long Square Global Cattle Solutions and a vital part of the Eagle Venture Studio team, Tawnya is bringing high-level corporate precision to the world of impactful investing. The Innovation Tawnya specializes in Transformation and Innovation within complex global supply chains. By applying "lean" principles and repeatable playbooks used in the semiconductor industry, she provides Scalable Solutions that help portfolio companies grow with alacrity. Her expertise allows businesses to identify every link in their chain—including those supported by companies like FRDM—to ensure transparency and eliminate collateral damage while maximizing efficiency. The Eagle Connection Tawnya’s transition from Fortune 100 leadership to the Venture Studio is our Direct Impact model in action, aligning Profit with Purpose to advance Human Flourishing. Her commitment to mentoring young CEOs and focusing on Economic Empowerment ensures that our investments do more than just generate returns; they foster a culture of integrity and restoration. Call to Action Learn more about how Eagle Venture Fund is backing the bold to forge human flourishing: https://www.eagleventurefund.com #HumanFlourishing #DirectImpact #ProfitWithPurpose #SupplyChainTransformation #EconomicEmpowerment #BackingTheBold #Innovation

    17 min
  6. Saving $100M Companies: Mark Crumblish on Economic Empowerment | Backing the Bold

    5 May

    Saving $100M Companies: Mark Crumblish on Economic Empowerment | Backing the Bold

    Welcome back to the Backing the Bold podcast! Today, we are joined by Mark Crumblish, an audacious founder and the CEO of Eagle Venture Studio. The Innovation Mark shares is the disciplined, data-driven approach behind Eagle Venture Studio, where innovation meets military-grade precision. By focusing on scalable solutions like Profit Inc. and Pro-forma, the studio validates business models long before significant capital is deployed. Whether it’s providing actionable insights to turn around a $100M company or democratizing capital access through virtual pitch platforms, Mark’s work is a testament to the power of high-trust, high-accountability leadership. The Eagle Connection This is our Direct Impact model in action, aligning profit with purpose to advance human flourishing. Through economic empowerment and a commitment to transformation, Eagle Venture Studio is not just building companies—it's securing the livelihoods of hundreds of employees and aiming to impact a billion lives globally. Learn more about how Eagle Venture Fund is backing the bold to forge human flourishing: https://www.eagleventurefund.com #HumanFlourishing #DirectImpact #ProfitWithPurpose #EconomicEmpowerment #Innovation #Transformation #BackingTheBold

    30 min
  7. The $100 Billion Lever: Wes Lyons on Transforming Public Markets | Backing the Bold

    30 Apr

    The $100 Billion Lever: Wes Lyons on Transforming Public Markets | Backing the Bold

    Welcome back to the Backing the Bold podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Wes Lyons, an audacious founder and leader who is bridging the gap between early-stage innovation and the massive influence of the public markets through the Eagle Freedom Alliance. The Innovation Wes discusses how the Eagle Freedom Alliance mobilizes over $100 billion in assets under management to engage some of the world’s largest publicly traded companies. By utilizing unique data from portfolio companies like Evidencity, the Alliance identifies specific points of exploitation in global supply chains—from "dirt to consumer." This allows investors to use their collective voice to champion scalable solutions, such as redemptive sourcing for tantalum and cobalt, and to encourage major corporations like Apple, UPS, and Marriott to lead the way in innovation and protection for the vulnerable. The Eagle Connection This is our Direct Impact model in action, aligning profit with purpose to advance human flourishing. At Eagle Venture Fund, we believe that economic empowerment and transformation occur when we move toward the world's darkest problems. By engaging the public markets, we are creating a race to the top where companies are recognized for combating human trafficking and mitigating existential risks through ethical leadership. Call to Action Learn more about how Eagle Venture Fund is backing the bold to forge human flourishing: https://www.eagleventurefund.com #HumanFlourishing #DirectImpact #ProfitWithPurpose #ScalableSolutions #Transformation #Innovation #EconomicEmpowerment #CombatingHumanTrafficking

    26 min
  8. Profit with Purpose: Dan White on Building Ventures with Direct Impact | Backing the Bold

    22 Apr

    Profit with Purpose: Dan White on Building Ventures with Direct Impact | Backing the Bold

    Welcome back to the Backing the Bold podcast! This week, we're joined by Dan White, an audacious founder and CEO of ARK Venture Studio. Dan shares his incredible journey from working in the global insurance sector to building a venture studio that tackles the world's most difficult and overlooked risks. Dan's innovation lies in a unique, process-driven approach to creating scalable solutions for systemic and emerging risks. He and his team at ARK leverage deep industry connections to build ventures that address societal pain points, such as a company that helps families protect their legacies after a loved one's passing. This approach to innovation goes beyond traditional insurance, focusing on prevention and creating economic value while driving human flourishing. This is our Direct Impact model in action, aligning profit with purpose to advance human flourishing. Dan's vision and ARK Venture Studio's work beautifully illustrate how a mission-driven mindset can lead to transformation on a global scale. We also discuss how this model could be applied to combat human trafficking by leveraging insurance to incentivize companies to adopt preventative measures. Learn more about how Eagle Venture Fund is backing the bold to forge human flourishing: https://www.eagleventurefund.com https://arkventure.studio #HumanFlourishing #ProfitWithPurpose #ScalableSolutions #ARKVentureStudio #EconomicEmpowerment #BackingTheBold #Innovation

    39 min
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Join us on "Backing the Bold" as we sit down with the visionary founders and partners who are leveraging technology to solve the world's most pressing challenges. In each episode, we go beyond the pitch deck to hear the authentic stories of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are creating a better future through innovation and scalable solutions.

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  • Creator
    Eagle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
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