Courtney Reum
Founder of M13
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder
2016 - Current
M13 is a venture firm accelerating businesses at the nexus of consumer products, technology, and media. Some of our investments include: Lyft, Ring, Pinterest and Rothys. See our website to learn more: https://m13.co/
M13 provides strategic counsel and operational expertise to help founders grow their companies.
Raised $5,512,500.00 from Manhattan West.
National Best-selling Author
2018
#1 Best-Seller on Amazon for New Business Enterprises National Best-Seller List From the Reum brothers—former Goldman Sachs investment bankers, successful operators, and investors—comes Shortcut Your Startup, a practical playbook for both aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs, filled with unconventional yet accessible advice for maximizing your business venture. Published by Simon & Schuster and Jeter Publishing.
Executive In Residence
2017
Working in conjunction with Mayor Garcetti on the City's branding initiatives and partner engagements with the aim of merging the arts and entertainment industries with traditional consumer product industries.
DCR is responsible for administering the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Council for licensed commercial cannabis businesses.
YPO Bel Air Chapter - Chapter President & Executive Committee
2009
More than 300 chapters form the foundation of YPO, providing members with instant access to their local business peers. The chapter experience takes on an added dimension when members connect regionally and internationally through online discussions, Global Conference Calls, Networks, Groups, industry roundtables, presidents’ seminars, leadership summits and much more. Whether a young leader heads an entrepreneurial startup, a family-owned business or a multinational company, the YPO network provides the advantage of a powerful connection to 17,000 peers. *Bel Air Chapter - Chapter Chair, Education Chair, Executive Comittee *Regional Chairs Council (RCC) - nominated and selected to serve as 1 of 3 worldwide leaders under 35 chosen from the global YPO community to serve on the International Board *Beer, Wine & Spirits Network - Executive Committee member *YPO contributor to CNBC partnership
Founding Board Member
2021
Led by a top-tier founding team as well as M13, Tony Robbins & Peter Diamandis, Lifeforce is a functional healthcare company focused on optimizing performance in mid-life. We combine convenient diagnostics, science-backed pharmaceuticals, and practical lifestyle support to help adults live at their best for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Lifeforce operates as a clinically intergrated health optimization platform.
Raised $12,000,000.00 from Seaside Ventures, Tony Robbins, Serena Williams, Peterson Ventures, M13, Rosecliff Ventures, Ridgeline Ventures, Peter Diamandis and Scottie Upshall.
Board Member (Observer)
2019
Thrive Global provides behavior change technology and media to support individuals struggling with stress and burnout. It was founded by Arianna Huffington in August 2016. The company is headquartered in New York City and has offices in San Francisco, Athens, Mumbai and Melbourne. In 2018, Thrive Global was named to LinkedIn's list of "The 50 most sought-after startups in the US.
Thrive Global develops technology that help individuals and companies improve their well-being and performance.
Raised $145,930,000.00 from Owl Ventures, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Jazz Venture Partners.
Angel Investor
2008
250+ Angel investments across consumer technology
Inc Magazine - Contributing Writer & Columnist
2015
Regular contributor to Inc magazine: http://www.inc.com/author/carter-and-courtney-reum
Board Member
2014
Appointed to one of five at large board seats by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve on the Los Angeles Convention Center & Tourism Authority
Board of Directors
2015
Youngest board member of the LA Opera, which is led by the world-renowned Placido Domingo
LA Opera provides performing arts services.