Boston Venture Studio
Boston, MA, USA
About
Funding Information
Founded in 2022. The studio has relationships with about a dozen VC firms and expects one or more of these to invest in each idea that gets launched. They recruit CEOs who become true cofounders of each idea pursued.
Description
Boston Venture Studio is a small team of entrepreneurs that launches mass-market consumer websites and apps each year. Unlike an accelerator or incubator, they work on their own startup ideas rather than helping others with theirs. Their mission emphasizes creating magical products with exceptional design that delight customers, with team development and career growth as top priorities.
Other Description
Location: 6 Liberty Square, Suite 6091, Boston, MA 02109 Plans to launch 2-3 consumer technology companies per year Key team members include Paul English (Partner and cofounder of Kayak, Lola, GetHuman) and Paul Schwenk (Partner) The studio validates ideas through product design, prototypes, TAM analysis, competitor research, and industry expert consultation Fully remote with plans for weekly team meetings Tools used include Google Docs, Figma, and Zoom Also featured team members with experience from companies like Lola, Wayfair, care.com, Purple Carrot, MIT, and various startups
Focus Areas
Industry Focus
Portfolio
1. FunContact - A networking app that replaces business cards with QR codes for sharing contact information along with notes about where you met someone and what you talked about. 2. Supercal - An AI powered assistant that schedules group meetings with ease by capturing availability from guests and automatically sending calendar invites. 3. Steppin - A digital wellness app that turns steps into screen time, allowing users to earn minutes of usage on apps like social media or streaming for every 100 steps taken.