#27 Consumer Tech Private Equity Investment: Sound Curves
NASA Apollo leader Jim Skaggs shares leadership lessons and unveils Sound Curves, a U.S.-made high fidelity earbud venture seeking $3M Series B for growth and mid stage investor returns. Learn more about this exciting consumer tech private equity investment opportunity.
Consumer Tech Private Equity Investment in Sound Curves with Jim Skaggs
In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, NASA Apollo program leader and turnaround expert Jim Skaggs reveals how decisive leadership, market positioning, and American manufacturing can create high‑ROI private equity investment opportunities. From billion‑dollar exits to his latest venture, Sound Curves, Jim shares actionable lessons for growth‑minded investors seeking to confidently allocate capital into proven, mid‑stage ventures.
Key Takeaways for Mid‑Stage Investors
- Nothing is impossible — decisive action drives turnaround success.
- Mid‑market positioning can capture underserved, high‑margin customers.
- Made in America manufacturing is a competitive and political advantage.
- Mentorship and listening are critical leadership assets for scaling.
- Series B raise: $3M for marketing and production expansion.
- Proven product, proven tech — reduced risk vs. concept‑stage startups.
- Strong leadership track record — from NASA to billion‑dollar exits.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Leadership and Entrepreneurship
05:07 – Lessons from NASA’s Apollo Space Program
09:45 – The Importance of Decision‑Making in Leadership
15:01 – Turning Around Companies: A Case Study
19:53 – Introducing Sound Curves: A New Venture
25:05 – Investment Opportunities and Future Plans
29:56 – Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Credits
Sponsored by Real Advisers Capital, Austin, Texas
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Disclaimers
“This production is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment or legal advice.”
“The hosts of this podcast practice law with the law firm, Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC; however, the views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and their guests, and not those of Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC.”
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Jim Skaggs
Chairman and CEO
With over a decade of experience, my tenure as a Member of the Management Board has been marked by a steadfast commitment to leadership excellence, developed in several prior Company's Chairman and CEO roles. As a champion for CEO strategies and succession planning, I've honed a skill set that's both strategic and adaptable. My mission aligns with our company's values, focusing on nurturing top-tier management and ensuring smooth transitions in leadership. The expertise I bring is rooted in a thorough understanding of chief executive operations which has been instrumental in driving our organization forward and in the extraordinary success several prior Companies Achieved, rising from long failing periods.
