About
We are a sage crew of seasoned founders. We sail against the winds of convention. In a world of uncertainty, we see the patterns in the chaos and find opportunities where others see only risk. We partner with daring entrepreneurs to build legendary companies that harness AI to create massive value for humanity. We are Dread Pirate Group. For rebels, by rebels.
Portfolio
Everscore
Wellness commerce revolution — leveraging AI to create personalized, high-converting customer experiences for health-forward products.
Spark Studio
AI-powered creator content platform — digital twins, shoppable video, and agentic content generation to scale creator businesses.
Prodigy Labs
Human–AI collaboration tools — building interfaces and experiences that amplify human creativity and decision making.
Founder's Letter
From the desk of the founder:
In an age of constant change and disruption, humanity faces unprecedented complexity. While rapid technological evolution creates fear and uncertainty for many, a unique few see hope. For these rebels, Dread Pirate Group was formed.
We are a crew of successful entrepreneurs, bound by friendship, exploring the uncharted waters of AI. Since the turn of the century, we've consistently led technological breakthroughs.
We embrace hard challenges because the world needs that audacious spirit. AI offers an unparalleled opportunity to reimagine industries and revolutionize paradigms.
We believe AI will unlock transformative value for all humanity. If you, too, find hope in chaos, defy conventional thinking, and push creative limits, Dread Pirate Group might be your crew.
— Jeff Sampson, Founding Partner and Captain
Contact
Have a treasure map (idea) you want us to see? Send it our way.