From: January 2019

Scaling a Startup

Before I get into it…yesterday I had a Sunday Brunch at a favorite spot in SOHO – 12 Chairs – an Israeli restaurant. The food is so fresh and fantastic, and the energy of the small restaurant was high. I was really surprised by the fresh cheesecake for dessert which was delicious. Onward.. Everyone wants …

Sunday in SOHO

I have been working this week in New York visiting portfolio companies and talking to investors. On Friday I was over at the Vice HQ in Brooklyn brainstorming and sharing some show ideas I have for a financial vertical shows. For Vice, it is their job. For me it was just fun to share the …

The Attention War

The attention war is in full force. Netflix reported earnings tonight and a few things stood out to me: 1. Netflix called Fortnite (Tencent) a more formidable competitor than HBO. 2. The billions in cash they are spending 3. Their ability to raise prices. Until Disney launched a real competing product, Netflix can and should …

Rally Rd

I rarely write about a company or product two posts in a row, but Rally Rd breaks the mold today. They are a special company with dynamic founders and a creative team. Yesterday morning my partner Gary and I attended the Rally Rd board meeting in SOHO, NY. The Board meeting went well and the …

Rally Rd

Today, our portfolio company Rally Rd will be offering their most unique and pricey cars – a 1980 Lamborghini Countach Turbo – $127 per share, 1-of-2 ever made, first time its ever been available to the general public. Initial Offering: 1/17, 1pm ET. 🚨 '80 Lamborghini Countach Turbo *share reservations* Now Open! 🚨$127 per share, …