About
I love to build things. And that spirit has infused my professional career for over 25 years. During that time, I have been creating, investing-in and growing businesses in the Blockchain and Internet industries. In 2017, I launched Blockchange Ventures, a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early stage blockchain technology companies and protocols. Our mandate is to find and invest in the companies and protocols that define this new technology and capture the most value. We aim to create hyper-value for our portfolio companies not only by investing capital but also by introducing talent, engaging in business development and sharing our knowledge to help refine strategic focus. In fact, we believe that our principal mission is to accelerate the success of our portfolio companies. Prior to this, I co-founded Beanstalk Ventures with Novel TMT, the technology investment vehicle of Silas Chou and his family, where we sought to invest in early stage retail technology companies…
Experience
Managing Partner
Blockchange Ventures · Miami, Florida, United States
Present
A venture capital firm investing exclusively in early stage blockchain companies, protocols and applications that are trying to make a dent in the universe.
Managing Partner
Beanstalk Ventures · Miami, Florida, United States
Present
Managing a 2015 vintage venture capital fund with a single remaining investment.
Ceo
Seiff & Company LLC · Miami, Florida, United States
Present
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).
Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors
Kule LLC · Greater New York City Area
Evp, Direct and Omni-Channel
Brooks Brothers · Greater New York City Area
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.
Co-Founder
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.
Co-Founder & Ceo
Glowcast Ventures, LLC
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.
Board Member
Shop.org and NRF
Education
The Wharton School
BS Economics, Entrepreneurial Management
Phillips Andover Academy
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