Seth Beal is a seasoned investor and startup advisor with more than 20 years of experience. He is currently a Principal at Beam Equity where he utilizes a fundamentals-based approach to identify and work with visionary entrepreneurs and companies. He has a strong track record of working with companies of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 1, specializing in ecommerce, consumer products, big data applications, and consumer businesses being transformed by technology. Seth's previous experience includes being the Senior Vice President of Incubation and Strategic Partnerships at Walmart, President at Thrift Books LLC, and Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He studied Doctor of Law (J.D.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government at Brigham Young University. Seth's expertise lies in angel investment, startup advisory, business models, consumer trends, and operational excellence.