Michael Capps Ph.D Overview
- Company
- Howso
- Primary Position
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Co-Founder & Cha...
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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2
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- Med. Valuation
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Michael Capps Ph.D General Information
Biography
Dr. Michael Capps is a Co-Founder and serves Board Member at Howso. He served as a Board Member at Capstone Event Group. He serves as a Advisory Board at Bull City Venture Partners. He serves as Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners. He is an Angel Investor. He served as Advisor at Yebo. He spent most of his career building Epic Games from 20 employees to a global gaming powerhouse, leading the creation of the Unreal Engine, the Gears of War Franchise, and Fortnite. He retired as president of Epic Games in 2012 to focus on family. In 2017, he came out of retirement to see if he could make a dent in one of the largest problems we face today the ethical problems of black box AI making decisions that affect people's lives and welfare. The founders of Howso agreed that the company's top goal was the replacement of black-box AI with transparent, ethical methods even above profits and Howso's investors share the goal of social impact alongside entrepreneurial return. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School, an MS in Computer Science, and a BS in math from the University of North Carolina.
Contact Information
Address
- 421 North Harrington Street
- Suite 320
- Raleigh, NC 27603
- United States
Michael Capps Ph.D Positions (2)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Gaming Partners | Investor | Venture Partner | Santa Monica, CA | Venture Capital | |
| Howso | Company | Co-Founder & Chairman | Raleigh, NC | Business/Productivity Software |
Michael Capps Ph.D Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Eventuall | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Privately Held (backing) | Angel-Backed | Los Angeles, CA | |
| Howso | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Raleigh, NC |
Michael Capps Ph.D Lead Partner on Deals (1)
Michael Capps Ph.D has been the lead partner on 1 deal. Their latest deal was with Redhill Games, a entertainment software company. The deal was made for on 01-Jul-2019.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| Redhill Games | 01-Jul-2019 | Early Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Entertainment Software | Helsinki, Finland |
Michael Capps Ph.D Network (20)
Board Members (16)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| Michael O'Donnell | Capstone Event Group | Self | Raleigh, NC | |
| Mark Solon | Sphero | Highway 12 Ventures | Greenville, TX | |
| Capstone Event Group | Self | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Sphero | Foundry Group | Greenville, TX | ||
| Howso | Howso | Raleigh, NC |
Portfolio Executives (4)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matias Myllyrinne | Redhill Games | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 01-Jul-2019 | Helsinki, Finland |
| Miloš Jeřábek | Redhill Games | Co-Founder & Executive Producer | 01-Jul-2019 | Helsinki, Finland |
| Redhill Games | Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | 01-Jul-2019 | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Redhill Games | Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer | 01-Jul-2019 | Helsinki, Finland |
Michael Capps Ph.D Advisory Roles (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
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| Bull City Venture Partners | Investor | Advisory Board | Durham, NC | Venture Capital |
Michael Capps Ph.D FAQs
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Who is Michael Capps Ph.D?
Dr. Michael Capps is a Co-Founder and serves Board Member at Howso.
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How much does Michael Capps Ph.D typically invest?
Michael Capps Ph.D's median deal size is .
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What is Michael Capps Ph.D’s main position?
Michael Capps Ph.D’s primary position is Co-Founder & Chairman.
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How many active board seats does Michael Capps Ph.D hold?
Michael Capps Ph.D holds 2 board seats including Eventuall and Howso.
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