Edison rafa
founder ↠ investor
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Based In United States
Introductions
{ Founder Story }
It started in 2010 with $12,000, a shared desk, and a stubborn belief that the industries most resistant to change were the ones most worth attacking.
My first company failed in 18 months. The second one was acquired. The third became a platform. Each time I was building toward the same thing: systems that create compounding value long after I've moved on.
Today I run a portfolio of 12 companies, back founders through my angel fund, and lead a global community of 12,000+ operators who believe business is the highest form of creative work.
Great Sand Dunes National Park — 37.7658° N, 105.6236° W
One Vision.
Multiple Ventures.
{ I've Built }
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Industries I Invest
{ Industry Reach }
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AI & Technology
It started in 2010 with $12,000, a shared desk, and a stubborn belief that the industries most resistant to change were the ones most worth attacking.
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Saas
It started in 2010 with $12,000, a shared desk, and a stubborn belief that the industries most resistant to change were the ones most worth attacking.
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Saas
It started in 2010 with $12,000, a shared desk, and a stubborn belief that the industries most resistant to change were the ones most worth attacking.
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Saas
It started in 2010 with $12,000, a shared desk, and a stubborn belief that the industries most resistant to change were the ones most worth attacking.
The Journey
{ Milestones & Achievements }
2010
Founded first Company out of a shared co-working space with $12K in savings
2014
Launched Meridian Media grew to 28M readers and excited to a global Publishing group
2017
Expanded into technology; invested in the first 3 startups through the emerging network
2019
Co-founded clearLedger. Raised $14M Series A within 11 months of launch.
2021
Portfolio reached 8 active companies across 6 industries. Named to Forbes 40 under 40.
2023
ShelfScale acquisition closed at $240M. Launched Groundwork carbon marketplace.
2026
Building the next chapter -12+ ventures, $180M+ raised, and stils day one.
Building Community
{ Community }
12K+
Members
Operators ,investors and founders worldwide
40+
COUNTRIES
A truly global operator network
120+
Events
Online and in person every year
94%
Retention
Members who renew year over year
Featured Insights
{ Blog }
InvestingWhat I Look for Before Investing in Startups
Learn more →The key signals I consider before backing an ambitious founding team.
EntrepreneurshipBuilding Companies That Last Through Vision
Learn more →Exploring how AI is reshaping the way modern companies are built.
TechnologyHow AI Is Changing How Founders Build
Learn more →The mental frameworks I use to context- switch between ventures.
InvestingWhat I Look for Before Investing in Startups
Learn more →The key signals I consider before backing an ambitious founding team.
EntrepreneurshipBuilding Companies That Last Through Vision
Learn more →Exploring how AI is reshaping the way modern companies are built.
