Over the last 12 years, I have bootstrapped 6 different businesses, mostly in the ecommerce and direct-to-consumer spaces.
I sold 3 of those businesses, the largest of which was earning about $9 million per year in revenue.
Prior to that, I was as a PhD student at Berkeley and then an attorney for very large law firms and investment banks in LA and NYC.
I made what most people consider a lot of money -- including through investments -- and I got very good at brand messaging and conversion.
At the same time, I was also able to travel the world for more than a decade and meet some of the most interesting people in the world.
Now, as a father, my family is the most important part of my life, and my broad "focus" is building wealth, relationships, and memories that would last for generations (beyond my own life).
Oh, and I also play a lot of Padel. :)
My largest company - a D2C brand that sold millions of cookbooks and related nutritional products. Exited in 2021.
A supplement brand focused on gut health and beauty. Exited in 2021.
My first company - a whole-foods cereal and granola brand that sold both D2C and retail.
An investment holding company for active businesses, real estate, and alternative investments.
I worked as a real estate attorney at Mayer Brown in Los Angeles, Willkie Farr in NYC, and Barclays in NYC.
Finished my JD and left my PhD (Rhetoric) before taking my quals.
