Palm was founded by a family office to pioneer a second-chance capital approach to startup investing.

Palm Venture Studios was established by a family investment office to pioneer a unique network of venture studios. As we expanded, we recognized a critical issue: Many promising startups were struggling. To address this, we shifted our focus toward turnaround capital for purpose-driven, stuck startups.

Our track record is grounded in patient capital. We arent guided by the same timelines or return expectations that motivate traditional VCs. We deploy capital discreetly and understand growth can take time.

Palm was founded by a family office to pioneer a second-chance capital approach to startup investing.

Palm Venture Studios was established by a family investment office to pioneer a unique network of venture studios. As we expanded, we recognized a critical issue: Many promising startups were struggling. To address this, we shifted our focus toward turnaround capital for purpose-driven, stuck startups.

Our track record is grounded in patient capital. We arent guided by the same timelines or return expectations that motivate traditional VCs. We deploy capital discreetly and understand growth can take time.

Palm was founded by a family office to pioneer a second-chance capital approach to startup investing.

Palm Venture Studios was established by a family investment office to pioneer a unique network of venture studios. As we expanded, we recognized a critical issue: Many promising startups were struggling. To address this, we shifted our focus toward turnaround capital for purpose-driven, stuck startups.

Our track record is grounded in patient capital. We arent guided by the same timelines or return expectations that motivate traditional VCs. We deploy capital discreetly and understand growth can take time.

Leadership Team

Brad Palmer

Executive Chairman & Founder

Brad Palmer

Executive Chairman & Founder

Brad Palmer

Executive Chairman & Founder

Brad Palmer

Executive Chairman & Founder

Daniela Plattner

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Daniela Plattner

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Daniela Plattner

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Daniela Plattner

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Andy Ambrose

Partner

Andy Ambrose

Partner

Andy Ambrose

Partner

Andy Ambrose

Partner

John Fitch

Partner

John Fitch

Partner

John Fitch

Partner

John Fitch

Partner

Richard Ling

Partner

Richard Ling

Partner

Richard Ling

Partner

Richard Ling

Partner

Stefan Pryor

Partner

Stefan Pryor

Partner

Stefan Pryor

Partner

Stefan Pryor

Partner

Richard Lee

Partner

Richard Lee

Partner

Richard Lee

Partner

Richard Lee

Partner

Jeff Blickman

Director

Jeff Blickman

Director

Jeff Blickman

Director

Jeff Blickman

Director

Peter Sloterdyk

Chief Marketing Officer

Peter Sloterdyk

Chief Marketing Officer

Peter Sloterdyk

Chief Marketing Officer

Peter Sloterdyk

Chief Marketing Officer

Rob Pflieger

Chief Investment Officer

Rob Pflieger

Chief Investment Officer

Rob Pflieger

Chief Investment Officer

Rob Pflieger

Chief Investment Officer

Jason Woody

Senior Managing Director

Jason Woody

Senior Managing Director

Jason Woody

Senior Managing Director

Jason Woody

Senior Managing Director

Josh Frumberg

Chief Financial Officer

Josh Frumberg

Chief Financial Officer

Josh Frumberg

Chief Financial Officer

Josh Frumberg

Chief Financial Officer

Houston Clarke

Chief of Staff

Houston Clarke

Chief of Staff

Houston Clarke

Chief of Staff

Houston Clarke

Chief of Staff

Barbara Tucker

Controller

Barbara Tucker

Controller

Barbara Tucker

Controller

Barbara Tucker

Controller

Luis Berdecia

Accountant

Luis Berdecia

Accountant

Luis Berdecia

Accountant

Luis Berdecia

Accountant

Alex Ainsberg

Investment Associate

Alex Ainsberg

Investment Associate

Alex Ainsberg

Investment Associate

Alex Ainsberg

Investment Associate

Sean O'Brien

Senior Associate

Sean O'Brien

Senior Associate

Sean O'Brien

Senior Associate

Sean O'Brien

Senior Associate

Matt Phillips

Senior Associate

Matt Phillips

Senior Associate

Matt Phillips

Senior Associate

Matt Phillips

Senior Associate

Peter Espersen

Strategic Advisor

Peter Espersen

Strategic Advisor

Peter Espersen

Strategic Advisor

Peter Espersen

Strategic Advisor

Howard Kaplan

Strategic Advisor

Howard Kaplan

Strategic Advisor

Howard Kaplan

Strategic Advisor

Howard Kaplan

Strategic Advisor

Michael Appler

Brand & Communications

Michael Appler

Brand & Communications

Michael Appler

Brand & Communications

Michael Appler

Brand & Communications

What We Provide

Our venture studios offer strategic and operational support to help startups succeed.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions

Studio Space

Studio Space

Coaching & Community

Coaching & Community

Go-To-Market

Go-To-Market

Finance & Accounting

Finance & Accounting

Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships

Talent & HR

Talent & HR

Legal

Legal

Acquisitions

Go-To-Market

Strategic Partnerships

Studio Space

Finance & Accounting

Talent & HR

Coaching & Community

Legal

We’re a nationwide venture studio.

Working together matters. With a network of studios across the US, we provide resources and co-working spaces to grow businesses where they are. 



We host networking events, workshops, and peer learning sessions that foster a collaborative environment that is supportive for growth.

Active Studios

Austin

TX

Columbus

OH

Boise

ID

Oakland

CA

Boston

MA

Salt Lake City

UT

Stamford

CT

Palo Alto

CA