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EPISODE 4: HOW PROSENTRY IS CHANGING THE FUTURE OF BUILDING PROTECTION
When a flood damaged his home, John Rusk knew there had to be a better way to protect property. That experience led him to create ProSentry, a wireless early warning system for water leaks. Since launching in 2024, ProSentry has detected more than 6,000 leak events—preventing every single one from becoming an insurance claim. Now operating in six states, the company is expanding quickly and reshaping how buildings safeguard against water damage.
When Tom Hirschfeld first discovered ProSentry, the company was just getting ready to raise capital. He saw more than just another alarm system—he saw a business that could prevent costly damage before it even happened. As co-lead of the New York Angels investment and now a board member, Tom has helped guide ProSentry’s growth and position it as a trusted partner in protecting buildings from water damage.
After more than two decades at AllianceBernstein, Seth Masters saw firsthand how startups were beginning to disrupt traditional finance. That sparked a new passion—investing in early-stage companies. Today, as Vice Chair of New York Angels, Seth has backed more than 40 startups, bringing his perspective as a seasoned investor to founders building the next wave of innovation.
Learn more about New York Angels here. Learn more about ProSentry's building monitoring platform. Contact The Angel Nest at david@theangelnest.com.
EPISODE 3: HOW NEW YORK ANGELS BET ON IC360 AND WON
In this special New York Angels episode of The Angel Nest podcast, we talk with IC360 (Integrity Compliance 360), which provides integrity monitoring and regulatory compliance for sports betting and has grown to more than $10MM in annual revenue. IC360 clients include top brands like the NFL, MLB, and the PGA Tour.
Hear IC360 Co-CEO Scott Sadin and NYA lead investor Jeff Seltzer talk about how IC 360 has built the business with seed round funding from New York Angels Members.
NYA member Doug Pearson also joins us to talk about Plug and Play Preview Days, which connects founders with multiple angel groups for the opportunity for larger checks and network access across the angel ecosystem. Also, Bruce Kaminstein tells us how tariffs are hurting startups.
Learn more about New York Angels here. Learn more about IC360's sports integrity monitoring and ProhiBet at ic360.io.
Contact The Angel Nest at david@theangelnest.com.
EPISODE 2: How New York Angels Helped Magellan.ai Scale its Podcast Advertising Business
This edition of The Angel Nest and New York Angels Podcast Partnership features Cameron Hendrix, co-founder of Magellan AI, the company revolutionizing podcast ad measurement and attribution. Since receiving seed funding from New York Angels Members, Magellan has grown revenue 8-10x and now helps advertisers understand exactly where their podcast dollars are going.
Also featured: NYA investor Michael Costa shares why Magellan stood out and discusses the group’s 2024 sidecar fund. Bob Peck, a new member and former Wells Fargo investment banking leader, talks about transitioning from big tech to early-stage investing. A must-listen for anyone interested in startups, media, or angel funding.
Learn more about The New York Angels here. And, see the amazing podcast ad tech at Magellan AI.
EPISODE 1: How New York Angels Investment Helped FIXE Streamline Bookkeeping for Restaurants
In this special New York Angels edition of The Angel Nest Podcast, we talk to CEO and Co-Founder of FIXE, Ryan Handel. With over 20 years of restaurant experience, Ryan and his partner Scott built an automated streamlined bookkeeping service for the restaurant industry.
We'll hear how his chance meeting led to New York Angels leading his seed investment round. Guests include: FIXE's Ryan Handel and NYA Member Simon Hopkins, who co-led the investment in FIXE and has served on their board ever since.
In this episode, Cindy Cook, New York Angels Board Chair, discusses the current state of startup investing in New York and around the country, and how she went from corporate marketing to angel investing. Learn more about New York Angels at newyorkangels.com and subscribe to the New York Angels Newsletter to hear about our next feature in The Angel Nest Podcast.
