ABOUT US
We are a team of entrepreneurs, C-Suite executives, and dear friends who are invested in the success of others.
We’ve been in your shoes, and know its not easy, so we’re passionate about being on the journey and in your venture with you⎯not telling you what to do. Because when we work on solving problems together, that’s how we all thrive in business, and in life.
Our mission at Zentāra Ventures is to build resilient, sustainable companies that scale successfully, drive the impact the world needs, and foster thriving teams that innovate and lead with purpose.
Want to know anything else? Just ask, we’d love to share.
FOUNDING TEAM
Managing Partner | CEO
With two decades as a Chief Marketing Officer, Sonia has expertise from startups to global brands such as Apple, LVMH, Sephora, TiVo, Califia Farms, Nexstar Media Group, and more. She’s been a part of 1 IPO and 4 exits, having raised $1/2BN in venture funding. A recipient of the 2015 WWW Digital Innovator of the Year award, Sonia is also a #1 Best-Selling Author, TEDx Speaker (1M+ views), and Global Wellness Speaker. She’s dedicated to helping people build foundations of well-being to thrive personally and professionally, and is deeply passionate about scaling businesses that drive societal innovation.
Managing Partner
Scott is an award-winning business and technology leader with over 20 years of success as a Chief Product & Technology Officer and consultant. He has transformed operations and digital solutions for top brands such as HBO, Best Buy, Hearst, Nexstar, 2U/edX, and the US Intelligence Community. Scott is passionate about creating businesses, products, and revenue streams that drive sustainable impact. Scott combines deep technical expertise with a visionary approach to problem-solving.
Managing Partner
David has a distinguished 30+ year career in strategy consulting, investment banking, M&A, joint ventures, and board service, having supported entrepreneurial companies from inception to post-IPO. As a professional at PwC and EY, David provided business and financial consulting services spanning M&A, capital advisory, restructuring, corporate development, and IPOs. He is passionate about working with female-led ventures and businesses that drive social and environmental impact.
WE LEAD THROUGH VALUES
IMPACT: we create ventures that deliver meaningful, lasting value. Our work ensures every effort contributes to building a better future for people and planet.
INNOVATION: we embrace bold ideas and cutting-edge technologies to drive progress. We foster creativity and curiosity that shape the future.
ADAPTABILITY: we empower teams to navigate uncertainty, pivot with purpose, and thrive amid evolving challenges by learning adaptability.
HEALTH & WELL-BEING: we prioritize holistic well-being as a foundation to venture building fostering healthy leadership and organizational success.
HOLISTIC COLLABORATION: we ensure all disciplines work together seamlessly creating cohesive strategies that drive scalable and sustainable growth.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP: we inspire change by aligning vision with values and nurture leaders who prioritize health, equity, and integrity.
SUSTAINABILITY: we champion practices that harmonize financial, technical, organizational, and environmental priorities for long-term resilience.
COURAGE: we champion bold decisions and fearless innovation, helping our client’s organizations push boundaries and challenge the status quo.
OUR DIFFERENTIATOR
Running a business today takes two sides of skills: inner skills and technical skills.
We’ve got both.
We’ve done the work to lead at the highest levels—while staying grounded in what it takes to grow with clarity, well-being, and purpose.
Our blueprint for business is one where thriving leaders build thriving ventures that shape a better future.
We’ve reimagined venture building to address systemic challenges and unlock the full potential of ventures and their teams. By grounding our venture building model in well-being, sustainability, and innovation, we stand apart as a holistic partner to our clients.
Partner with us to reimagine what’s possible. We are here for you in more ways than you can imagine, helping to realize your vision for a better tomorrow.
Zentāra Ventures 