The People Behind the Studio

Jason Engelhardt

Chief Investment Officer

Jason Engelhardt is a founder and operating leader with experience spanning financial services, technology, and entrepreneurship. Jason currently leads Silicon-Beach.ai, organizing events and pitch sessions that connect innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors. Across roles, Jason has focused on building teams, improving operational clarity, and helping organizations execute against growth goals.

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Michael Freed

Chief Operations Officer

Michael Freed is a co-founder at Tanager Holdings and an operator across a set of ventures focused on bringing under-commercialized ideas to market. Michael's background includes years of legal practice and senior people and operations leadership, which informs practical, execution-oriented support for building products and teams.

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Jon Shoemaker

Chief Revenue Officer

Jon Shoemaker is a revenue leader and business development executive who focuses on helping teams sharpen strategy and execute against growth goals. As CRO, Jon's work centers on building and scaling commercial motion through clear positioning, structured pipeline development, and disciplined go-forward planning.

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Don Smith

Chief Technology Officer

A bit like Farmer's Insurance: I know a thing or two, because I've seen a thing or two. I've worked across seven industries, from law to software to healthcare and beyond. Along the way I earned a law degree, held licenses as an attorney, stock broker, insurance agent, and mortgage banker, and ultimately found the work I enjoy most: building companies and helping great ideas become real businesses.

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