
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Colby Leachman
1. Who is Colby Leachman?
Colby Leachman is an entrepreneur and business development specialist based in Venice Beach and Santa Monica, California. He’s deeply involved in the tech startup scene, particularly in enterprise software, AI, healthcare, and the cannabis industry colbyleachman.wordpress.com
2. What is Surf’s Up Consulting?
Founded in 2025, Surf’s Up Consulting is Colby's startup consulting firm headquartered in Venice Beach, with plans for a Santa Monica expansion. It supports tech entrepreneurs from ideation through launch—and beyond—offering strategic clarity at every startup stage colbyleachman.mystrikingly.com.
3. What is the “Surf’s Up” blog or concept?
"Surf’s Up" is both a personal-brand concept and the name of Colby’s blog. It blends entrepreneurial reflections with surf culture—from local spot reviews to business musings—highlighting how surfing and startup life intersect https://colbyleachman.weebly.com/
4. Which industries does Colby focus on?
He brings expertise and interest in:
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Enterprise Software Applications
Healthcare
Cannabis Industry
5. Is he also an angel investor?
Yes—Colby invests in tech startups, especially within the healthcare and cannabis industries, using his background in software and business development to guide emerging ventures
6. What’s his surfing background?
Surfing isn’t just a hobby—it’s central to his lifestyle and brand. He surfs multiple times a week in California and has tackled waves in Alaska, Nicaragua, and New Zealand. Surfing is both a mental reset and a metaphor for startup momentum Google Sites.
7. Where can I read his writing and content?
Colby shares engaging content on:
His Surf’s Up blog, with posts like “Surfing 101: Introduction to Surf Etiquette” and features on global surf scenes https://colbyleachman.wordpress.com/.
Clippings.me, which curates his writing on surfing and entrepreneurship https://www.clippings.me/colbyleachman.
8. How can one contact him or explore his portfolio?
You can connect through his main website’s Contact page (providing name, email, and a message).