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SEATTLE, WA – In this interview, Maureen Gilbert shares how she transitioned from building and selling businesses to mentoring women-led startups as a Venture Partner at MastersFund. With a career spanning over two decades, Maureen Gilbert is a seasoned expert in SME M&A, turnaround strategy, and risk management. As a Venture Partner at MastersFund, she draws from her diverse background – including roles in international banking, manufacturing systems consulting, and corporate strategy – to support and mentor women-led startups. Her experience includes consulting for Marcam Inc. and Price Waterhouse in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and Chicago, as well as managing risk at ABN AMRO Bank in the Netherlands. Holding an MBA from INSEAD and a BA in Developmental Economics and Asian Studies from Georgetown University, Maureen brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

SEATTLE, WA – With a passion for turning innovative ideas into impactful realities, Walt Greenberg spent his career at the intersection of marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship. From pioneering early financial technologies to advising and investing in startups, Walt brings decades of experience and a keen eye for recognizing potential to his role as Venture Partner at Mastersfund. In this interview, Walt shares his journey from the corporate world to venture capital, the qualities he looks for in founders, and what excites him most about being part of the Mastersfund team.

CHICAGO (December 1st, 2023) — heywell announced a series of milestones today as the brand further
accelerated their growth and momentum in 2023.

Garnering retailer attention, heywell launched two highly successful innovations this year, expanding
their line-up to 6 skus. Energy + lift orange mango launched in March – which quickly became their
second best selling sku, and the brand also launched a custom collaboration with leading convenience
brand, Foxtrot Market over the key summer selling season. Their energy + lift cherry limeade drove
124% growth in the account for the brand vs. same period last year and was one of Foxtrot’s most
successful collaborations to-date.

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Tribute, a leading provider of innovative career development solutions, is thrilled to announce its integration with Degreed’s Learning Experience Platform (LXP). 

Seattle, WA – Tribute, a leading provider of innovative career development solutions, is thrilled to announce its integration with Degreed’s Learning Experience Platform (LXP). This partnership aims to revolutionize professional development by empowering employees to enhance their skills and knowledge in real time, ensuring continuous growth and career advancement through mentorship. 

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East and West Coast Venture Capital Funds Invest in Certified Women-Owned Business

MastersfundTM announced today that the Fund has made a third investment in heywell®, the Chicago-based, fast growing sparkling adaptogenic water brand. Mastersfund’s investment is part of heywell’s Seed Round currently underway, allowing the women-founded brand to further solidify its position as the one to watch in functional beverage. Daintree Capital, a WA DC based Growth Capital Fund, joins the raise as well, as both a venture-debt capital and equity partner.
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