Meet the Founders and Partners of Impact Growth Fund, Trident Homes and Ownify

Discover great Partners like Samuel Sells, Jon Weiskopf, Frank Rohde, Ben Herold, and Christopher Stemler

Feb 28, 2025

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Welcome to this week's Founder Friday, where we introduce trailblazing entrepreneurs turning capital into impact. Because, as they say,

"Money can't buy happiness, but it can fund a startup that's making a difference." 💼🚀

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Impact Growth Fund: Building Communities, Changing Lives

Meet Samuel Sells, CEO
With a rich background in institutional-grade investing, design, construction, military service, and humanitarian work, Samuel Sells leads Impact Growth Fund with a unique blend of expertise. His hands-on experience with residents and deep understanding of community needs position him to execute impactful investment strategies that truly resonate.
Connect with Samuel: Book a meeting

Meet Jon Weiskopf, Managing Partner
Jon Weiskopf brings extensive experience in institutional-grade investing, design, and construction to Impact Growth Fund. His diverse background complements the team's mission to create significant, positive change through strategic investments.
Connect with Jon: Book a meeting

Company Overview
Impact Growth Fund is dedicated to unlocking "Impact Alpha" by addressing market inefficiencies in impact-focused private investments. Their platform is strategically positioned to generate compelling risk-adjusted returns while solving real problems for real people.

Ownify: Homeownership Reimagined

Meet Ben Herold, Co-Founder & COO
Ben Herold is the Co-Founder and COO of Ownify, a company dedicated to reimagining homeownership through fractional homebuying. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to making homeownership more accessible, Ben leads the operational strategies that drive Ownify's mission forward.
Connect with Ben: Book a meeting

Meet Frank Rohde, Co-Founder & CEO
Frank Rohde is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ownify, bringing a wealth of experience in leadership and a vision to transform the real estate market. His strategic insights and dedication to customer-centric solutions are key to Ownify's growth and success.
Connect with Frank: Book a meeting

Company Overview
Ownify is revolutionizing the path to homeownership by offering a fractional homebuying model. This innovative approach allows individuals to invest in real estate incrementally, making the dream of owning a home more attainable than ever before.

Trident Homes: A New Era of Home Building

Meet Christopher Stemler, Owner
Christopher Stemler is the Owner of Trident Homes, a pioneer in 3D-printed home construction. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Christopher leads the company in creating economically, environmentally, and efficiency-conscious homes.
Connect with Christopher: Book a meeting

Company Overview
Trident Homes is transforming the construction industry by offering 3D-printed homes that are affordable, sustainable, and customizable. Starting at $165,000 (lot included), their homes are designed to meet the needs of a diverse clientele, from first-time buyers to those looking to downsize.

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Wrapping Up

From impact investing to reimagined homeownership and groundbreaking construction methods, these founders are redefining industries. Ready to turn your capital into change? Let's make it happen.

Until next time,

The Startup Deal Desk Team

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