Invests in
Sectors:
Locations:
Min Investment:
$100,000.00Max Investment:
$5,000,000.00Target Investment:
$1,500,000.00
Skills
Education
- TW
Lists including Ken
Investments
Afterparty
Total Funding: $12M
Collectibles.com
Total Funding: $5.5M
Odsy Network
Total Funding: $8M
NATIX Network
Total Funding: $4.1M
Dentity
Total Funding:
Mawari
Total Funding: $7M
Obligate
Total Funding: $9M
webAI
Total Funding: $17M
t3rn
Total Funding: $7M
NEAR
Total Funding: $1.1B
Work Experience
2017
Managing Partner
2017
A venture capital firm investing exclusively in early stage blockchain companies, protocols and applications that are trying to make a dent in the universe.
2013
Managing Partner
2013
A venture capital firm focusing on early stage companies that are (a) selling software that powers retail, or are (b) primarily engaged in eCommerce or powering eCommerce companies.
2014
Member of the Board of Directors
2014
2013
Member of the Board of Directors
2013
CEO
2008
Investment Bank for Entrepreneurs which advises on acquisitions, strategy and tactical consulting for clients including Brooks Brothers, Amazon, Lacoste and The Teaching Company. Investor in Simply Gum (the first all natural premium chewing gum), Uncommongoods (unique and uncommon gifts) and Kule (the preppy luxe designer collection for women).
2000 - 2022
Member of the Board of Directors
2000 - 2022
2011 - 2013
EVP, Direct and Omni-Channel
2011 - 2013
I led a team of 150 with full P&L accountability for a 9-figure omni-channel business comprising Internet, customer service and direct mail divisions. I was recruited to accelerate sales growth and quickly devised a new business strategy, secured significant funding, established performance metrics, upgraded talent, and instilled financial accountability. Results Overview: Transformed team into an inspired, passionate, talented and highly respected team; delivered high double-digit growth in revenues and profits in just 2 years.
2009 - 2011
Co-Founder
2009 - 2011
I co-founded this innovative, market-disrupting start-up that forged a highly differentiated path within the commoditized, over-crowded category of office supplies. I created the concept, developed the strategy, led operations and ultimately recruited the former President of OfficeDepot.com as COO. Results Overview: Built business that Fortune magazine praised as “Apple meets Office Depot;” Defined unique product strategy; generated industry leading product margins of 75%, and attracted high profile launch clients including Google, Pandora, Theory and Tory Burch.
2004 - 2009
Co-Founder & CEO
2004 - 2009
Glowcast Ventures incubated new companies and provided business and marketing consulting to major corporations and brands. Selected engagements: Consulted on launch two divisions of Amazon.com; co-founded pioneering social network that exceeded advertising goals by 10x; conceived/negotiated creative marketing and promotional tour for American Idol.
2002 - 2004
Board Member
2002 - 2004