Gravity

Wanted to test whether this profile change would trigger our own tech….

It did.

Chief Executive Officer

“More than 75% of venture capital and early-stage investment decisions will be driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics by 2025” - Gartner

We start today by helping early-stage investors and innovators identify opportunities before they are known to the world.

Founder

Rocket Signals

Rocket Signals is now Gravity. 

We offer a fleet of tech enabled audience monitoring solutions that allows companies to track buying intent signals like fundraising status, job changes, new hires, technology changes, and various other real time data points. Our team has helped sales teams at well-known startups like Sendoso on their path toward $100M+ valuations.

Through education, community, and content, we also are passionate about developing and training the future of tech and B2B sales on the effectiveness of using sales signals to smash sales quotas and fuel gravity defying growth.

Co-Founder

SupportWichita.com & SuppotLocalDallas.com

Built two web-based mobile apps aimed at connecting consumers with local restaurants and small businesses during the shelter-in-place order caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Executed a hyper local launch strategy that grew the user base to over 50,000 in Dallas and Wichita.

Raised money for local charitable organizations and initiatives that aligned with the brand to support service workers during these trying times.

Translation: I hacked together an app powered by thousands of rows of data using no code tools in my parent’s basement. It went viral.

From that point forward, I was addicted to the game.

Deloitte

Played with data for 80-100 hours a week in a cubicle.

Senior Data Modeling Consultant

Data Modeling Consultant

Maize South High School

Turned a bunch of Kansas farm boys into some dawgs. 

Woulda won state if I didn’t have to start my real job at Deloitte.

Varsity Wide Receivers Coach 

Pasadera Capital

Financial Analyst

I'm Drake, the CEO of Gravity. Over 4 years ago we built a platform where 5,000 investors, sales professionals, and founders are using our data insights to gain a competitive advantage.

Gravity is a highly targeted and curated source for new founders and recently funded companies, as well as, founders you need to know! We monitor billions of datapoints on startups, founders, and key talent so you can be the first to discover opportunities before anyone else.

Unlike other data providers, we illuminate key insights around the founders of these companies in a easy-to-use dashboard that helps you uncover their FounderDNA™.

FounderDNA™ helps you answer questions like:

Which founders have had a prior exit?

Who just left a prominent role at a key industry player?

Which founders domain expertise align to what they just launched?

Can gender, age, or geographical location help me identify underrepresented founders who may not be in my network?

And much more!

I talk about data, startups, venture, and early stage investing. Feel free to connect so we can join the journey together on here! 

Drake Dukes

Render Capital

Principal

Render Capital invests in early-stage, high-growth companies beyond the traditional venture hubs of New York, San Francisco, and Boston, focusing on transformative ventures in industries that are critical drivers of the U.S. GDP, many of which are rooted in America’s heartland. Investments include: Xena Intelligence, Spontivly, SupportPay, Genetica, Brond, Shappi, Fair Warranty, Dappier, and Pluto Pets.

Want to chat? Shoot me an email to triet@render.capital

Senior Associate

Genetica

Genetica offers sophisticated data analytics software designed to enhance retailers' operational systems. Genetica’s solution provides valuable insights into customer purchasing patterns, best performing product ingredients, enabling clients to make informed decisions that enhance retail operations at a granular level.

Board Member

VC University

A joint initiative of Venture Forward, the National Venture Capital Association, and Berkeley Law Executive Education.

Mentor

Partner Track

An Exclusive Community for VC Associates, Principals, and Emerging Managers to Collaborate, Share Deals, and Co-Invest.

Learn more: https://www.partnertrackvc.com/

Founding Member

- Winc(IPO’d)
- TruBrain
- Sweater Cashmere Fund 
- Diall (Acq.)
- Zette
- Tattd
- Wove
- Gemist

Angel Investor

Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator

An all-encompassing resource for Fort Worth entrepreneurs building a bright future for physical health leaders.

MicroVentures

MicroVentures connects angel investors with startups. It is the first online, equity based crowdfunding platform to enable venture capital financing. MicroVentures provides founders access to early stage capital, and accredited investors opportunities to invest in private equity. It is also the first broker/dealer in the U.S. to help startups raise capital in exchange for equity.

Venture Associate

Capital Factory

Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers, and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes, and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, we meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active investor in Texas since 2010.

Senior Venture Programs Coordinator

Venture Programs Coordinator

Event Coordinator

The Dallas Entrepreneur Center

The DEC Network is a 501c3 non-profit organization driving innovation and economic impact by helping entrepreneurs start, build and grow their businesses. With a number of innovation hubs across DFW, we provide expert education, access to knowledgeable mentors, and a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs. We accelerate founder success through connections and collaboration from our work with investors, corporations, and public institutions. Since 2013, we have attracted more than 125,000 visitors, hosted over 1,000 educational events, and worked with over 100 partner organizations.

Interim Director of Events and Programs

Events & Programs Intern

Triet Nguyen is a Principal at Render Capital, where he backs high-agency founders building strange but essential infrastructure in overlooked markets, particularly across Middle America. Triet brings a mix of curiosity, conviction, and eccentric thinking to early-stage investing. He gravitates toward builders who punch above their weight, challenge legacy systems, and bring fresh eyes to industries others ignore. 

Want to connect? Email me at triet@render.capital

Currently, fundraising? 
Check out this fundraising goodie bag for resources and investor databases:
https://startwithrender.notion.site/Render-Capital-s-Founder-Toolkit-3e05a03a5d9a46cc8c2598cc308491f3

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