Chasing impact over comfort: The founding story of Space Tree Ventures

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Space Tree Ventures, founded in 2019, is a venture studio and private investment firm committed to driving disruptive innovation by merging bold ideas with dynamic communities. They believe impactful businesses are built, not outsourced — and their team works hands-on to create community-focused startups that drive real change. By addressing global needs with cutting-edge technology, design, and business models, Space Tree aims to deliver sustainable solutions that empower people and leave a lasting impact.

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If we meet your business as a person on the street, how would it introduce itself to us?

Hi I’m your go-to startup buddy. Got a brilliant idea but don’t know how to launch? I’ll help you turn that dream into reality—validate your product, find investors, and get things rolling. In return, I just ask for a tiny piece of the future empire you’re about to build!

For the startups in our portfolio, we don’t just shake hands and disappear—we stay in the trenches with you. From tech development and strategy to funding and scaling, we’re here to make sure your venture finds its perfect market fit and thrives.

We want to build global companies that spark real change and help people unlock their full potential. Let’s make something amazing together!

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Tell us about a moment when you had to close one door to open another. What made you take that step?

Walking away from my comfy executive role after selling my first company, Motion Software, was not easy. But deep down, I knew my true passion wasn’t just running a business—it was helping startups launch and grow. So, I took a deep breath, stepped away, and founded Space Tree. Best decision ever! Now, I get to work with awesome founders, build game-changing companies, and do what I love every day.

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Tell us about a moment when someone gave you a helping hand without expecting anything in return, and it changed something significant for you. What was it, and why do you remember it?

My friend Alex once introduced me to his university buddy. Sounds casual, right? Well, that intro turned into one of Motion Software’s biggest clients—who played a key role in our acquisition! It was a game-changing connection, and all it took was a simple introduction. But here’s the thing—I don’t believe in truly 'giving without return.' The universe has a way of balancing things out. In this case, we both gained a lifelong friendship, and that’s priceless.

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Tell us about a moment when you stopped, looked around, and said to yourself: ‘Yes, this is exactly why I started!’ When was it, and what did you feel?

After stepping down as CEO of Motion Software, I had a wave of former employees reaching out to say how much they loved working there and how it was the most supportive, growth-driven company they’d ever been a part of. It was one of those moments that made all the hard work truly worth it. It was a powerful reminder that beyond business success, real impact comes from building something that changes lives—for employees, customers, our world and surrounding envrionemеnt.

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If someone were to create a comedy series about your business one day, which scene must absolutely be in the first episode?

When I first started hiring, I was working remotely from the Canary Islands—learning to kitesurf by day, running a business by night. One of my first employees was super nervous about getting his salary, and I had to approve his payment while literally floating in a lagoon, soaked and exhausted from a kitesurfing fail. Talk about work-life balance!

Another great one? When my company got acquired, the private equity firm flew me out to their ultra-luxury, 100-story New York office and treated me like I was the smartest person on the planet. Little did they know, I had taken a budget flight and crashed on my friend’s couch the night before