Investments
Alliance Advisors
Alliance is a full service proxy solicitation and corporate advisory firm. We provide our clients with year-round guidance to maximize their ability to have successful shareholder meetings and cultivate the strongest possible relationships with their investors. Investor, board member. Learn More →
Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask, saving the world from lukewarm, is the leading manufacturer of vacuum insulated water bottles. Investor, board member. Acquired by Helen of Troy, 2016. (NASDAQ: HELE) Learn More →
Participate Learning
Founded by Warms, Participate Learning provides educators with discovery and curation of educational resources, including apps, videos, and websites, along with a collaboration platform for real-time and asynchronous use. CEO, investor, board member. Acquired by VIF International (now Participate), 2016 Learn More →
BuzzTracker
Founded by Warms, BuzzTracker.com algorithmically generated topic pages of top news stories based on blog discussion frequency (pre-Twitter/FB). CEO, investor, board member. Acquired by Yahoo!, 2007, where Warms subsequently ran Yahoo! News, Tech, and Education.(NASDAQ: YHOO)
RealClearPolitics
RealClearPolitics is the trusted, non-partisan convener in a content-rich media environment, thoughtfully curating the best coverage from every angle of the day's most critical issues. As a destination for elected officials, opinion leaders, and engaged citizens, RealClearPolitics provides a platform to elevate the best-of-the-best in journalism. Investor, board member, brought in team to serve as Publisher (business and tech). Exited investment, 2007.
Participate Systems
Founded by Warms, Participate Systems was the premier provider of online community software and services to the Global 2000 market. CEO, investor, board member. Acquired by Outstart in 2004, now part of IBM with Kenexa acquisition.