IRL Ventures

Taryn Jones Laeben is the President of IRL Ventures, a bespoke early-stage advisory and investment firm building operational excellence into early stage businesses.

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She has a track record of driving hyper-growth and empowering mission-driven companies, with prior roles as COO of SoulCycle and CCO at Casper. Taryn's expertise also includes leading multi-channel growth in the fashion and retail sector, making key contributions to industry-leading brands like Kate Spade New York and more.

Neil Parikh is the former co-founder of Casper, a company with a mission to improve global sleep quality.

With a diverse background encompassing synthetic biology, medicine, digital health, robotics, space technology, and consumer brands, Neil is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator. He's also an active angel investor, supporting over 100 disruptive companies including Affirm, Archer, Graza, Reddit, Ro, Relativity, Tia, and Tomorrow Health.​

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Puneet Agrawal founded Hammock, a tech-enabled finance firm specializing in optimally running the finance operations of small and mid-sized companies.

With a history of managing and advising both startups and distressed companies to drive growth and stability, Puneet has served as the CEO/CFO of Folica, CFO of Chameleon Collective, and strategic advisor to dozens of growing companies. His experience spans working with companies in a range of sectors as well as at various points in their lifecycle.