People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2020–2025 · Edtech, Other Technology
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis Learning Technology, Inc. | — | Edtech | Seed | $1.3M | $3.7M | 2025 |
| Lead Belay, Inc. | — | Other Technology | Pre-Seed | $235K | $8.3M | 2020 |
Michael Kester at the center, the companies they're named on, and every other operator named alongside them — an interlock map of shared founding teams, boards and funds. Name-matched, so treat as a research lead.
People named alongside Michael Kester on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Mendicino | 1 | 5 |
| Michael Vaughan | 1 | 2 |
| Eric Dingler | 1 | 1 |
| Thomas Dungan | 1 | 1 |
| Ryan Gilmer | 1 | 1 |
| Kevin Himmel | 1 | 1 |
| Joel Janov | 1 | 1 |
People are matched by normalized name across records; a common name may merge distinct individuals. Treat as a research lead, the same way modeled valuations are directional, not quoted.