StrATEGIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE THINKING
STRATEGIC & OPERATIONAL ADVISORY SERVICE FIRM
Dedicated to partnering with visionary entrepreneurs, growth-stage ventures, and high-profile individuals. With over 40 years of expertise, our firm drives value creation across multiple high-impact sectors including retail, consumer products, sports & entertainment, media, and technology. From inception to whatever the goal, we serve as trusted, hands-on partners guiding clients through every phase of their business journey.
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BUILDING SUCCESSFUL SERVICES, PRODUCTS, BRANDS AND EXPERIENCES
Consults with companies from the beginning, adding value and offering guidance through all stages of growth including initial company formation, funding, launch phase, growth strategy development as well as later needs such as expansion, revamping, public market or M&A positioning, etc.
Additionally, we work with pro athletes and tv personalities on on their off-the-field/air business interests.
Additionally, we work with pro athletes and tv personalities on on their off-the-field/air business interests.
ANTOINE AMRANI PREMIUM CHOCOLATES
Restructuring & Repositioning Advisor Producer of gourmet chocolate gifts and artisan chocolates. Company offers handmade chocolates and operates a boutique retail store as well as a web portal, to sell its products. AAC was co-founded by former Executive Pastry Chef from the acclaimed Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia, who trained at the Ritz Escoffier in Paris, Antoine Amrani. A luxurious brand that included brand design, custom molds for the chocolate designs and luxurious packaging that is environmentally responsible, made with carbon neutral papers. Products were retailed online and in nationwide stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Dean & DeLuca. Acquired
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF FLORIDA
Mentoring | Portfolio Startups EDC is a nonprofit organization (accelerator) that assists emerging science and technology companies. Describes as as a combination between a corporate dating service and a family mentor, hooking up startups with professional assistance and venture capital introductions Helps promising entrepreneurs grow and succeed by providing support services, access to mentors, and opportunities to connect with investors and other business leaders. In its first 10 years, EDC reports it has screened 3,260 start-up technology companies, added $276 million to the local economy from jobs created and retained, raised $114 million in capital funds, and increased company revenues by $107 million. In whole, it has assisted more than 300 companies annually and has contributed more than $500 million in economic impact to the region by contributing to the growth of businesses in the region.
HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.
Consulting | Branches Efficicency Assessment Distributor of HVAC and electrical supplies catering to residential, commercial, light industrial and government enterprises. The company specializes in faucets, pipes, valves, hand tools, fasteners, tanks, heaters and lead products as well as related on-site delivery and consultations solutionsTV show. Subsidiary of The Home Depot, Inc. "HD" Provided operational & logistic advisory services to Hughes Supply 75 wholesale distribution locations across the United States
CARSARRIVE NETWORK
Inception Advisor | Product Strategy Provider of automated vehicle-shipping services intended to offer digital vehicle movement analysis. Company's automated vehicle-shipping services through an internet platform allows shippers and carriers to come together online to review price quotes, schedule delivery times, scan available loads and review available transport listings, enabling vehicle exporters and the automobile industry to ensure load optimization, track the movement of the vehicles and build an extensive independent carrier network. Acquired by OPENLANE, Inc. ("OPNN")
LENNY DYKSTRA "GRAND SLAM" CAR WASH & WAX KIT
Creator | Venture Management | Strategy Former MLB Star & Car Wash Chain Owner The Lenny Dykstra "Grand Slam" Car Wash & Wax Kit was inspired and created based on the success of the Lenny Dykstra Car Wash chain in Southern California. The kit was sold on QVC and in Pep Boys stores. The firm also co-managed some of the other off-the-field business ventures
BACKSTOPDAILY.COM
Co-Founder | Investor | Partnerships Operated a tournament style online daily fantasy sports platform that enables users to play fantasy games and win cash prizes. The system is also utilized for non-cash play for social, promotional and charity events. The features include a very simple user interface with niche game style functionalities. System used analytics, engineering, mathematical tools and pro athlete visions towards producing next-level statistics not available today. Provides live baseball statistics on a real time basis, not readily available and sometimes inaccurate by current service providers. Formed Strategic partnerships with former MLB player & Philly legend Darren Daulton (marketing partner) and Harrah's Entertainment to test launch the "Fantasy Sports Central" concept; Launched at two Harrah's properties (Chester, PA and Atlantic City, NJ). The BackstopDaily platform would be the official fantasy platform for the venue.
PopsyCakes
Co-Founded | Product Strategy | eCommerce operator of a confectionery specializing in making cupcakes. Company offers a variety of cupcakes such as cake pops, cupcakes on a pretzel, vanilla bean dream, dark chocolate cakes, strawberry cupcakes. Sold in nationwide stores & entertainment theme parks. Featured on a leading national TV show. Acquired by UPZS
DEALER INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC.
Investor | Product Strategy | Secured OEM Used-vehicle inventory, evaluates a dealership's sales and inventory performance by vehicle make, model, and trim, including information about unit sales, costs, days to turn, and front-end gross profit. Provides a host of customizable reports that include historical annualized returns on investment, days to turn by make and model, and detailed breakdowns of current inventory aging that enable dealers to make smarter decisions in managing their inventories. Contracted by Chrysler to develop and pilot ("DCX") used-vehicle inventory management tool "U-TOPS". The system has been installed and utilized by thousands of dealers nationwide.
DEALERTRACK HOLDINGS
M&A deal | Lead Negotiating Team | Identity DealerTrack Holdings acquires DealerWire, cloud-based end-to-end dealership management system for auto-dealers. It allows users to manage real-time statistics, sales, profits, invoices, stocks, clients, contacts & more.
iTrackr SYSTEMS
Investor | Strategy | Vertical development e-commerce software and services company, engages in the development, marketing, and commercialization of an online product and inventory search application for retailers and consumers. (operater of itrackr.com - social networking website designed to enable consumers the ability to search for products and services atbrick-and-mortar retail stores on location and inventory-available basis, within their geographic communities).
SHOPPING DELIVERY SERVICE OF AMERICA
Founder | Investor | eCommerce Shopping Delivery Service Inc (SDS) secured a pilot program with the Pathmark Stores supermarket chain to launch one of the industries first grocery shopping and delivery service. Later, negotiated strategic home delivery pilot programs from complimentary stores including The Coffee Beanery, Blockbuster, Wendy's, Cinnabon, MailBoxes Etc., Kmart, Toys "R" Us as well as a service agreement with Christiana Mall (largest in Delaware). SDS also had corporate catering clients including DuPont Co., Conrail Corp. and several government agencies within the State of Delaware.
"THE YANKLES" FILM
Merchandising Agent | Lead - DVD Deal 2009 film about a fictitious college-level baseball team made up of students from an Orthodox Yeshiva Filmed in Utah with a "predominantly Mormon cast", the film was shown at a number of film festivals, winning a number of awards, it was never theatrically released. In 2012, it was picked up by Magnolia Home Entertainment for DVD-release.
MIKE MISSANELLI (RADIO)
Website Mgmnt | Producer - Cooking Show Iconic Sports Radio & Podcaster Personality "The Every Day Cook" piloted and aired on Cameo Live bi-weekly. The inspiration derives from Mikes childhood. He showcases his passion for food and cooking. The show took viewers through each dish's history, preparation and relative stages of cooking it. Each episode featured him talking about his favorite food experiences. There will also be a dash of sports talk. The show will combine entertainment, education and interaction. The firm also manages the MikeMiss.com website
PETCONCIERGECLUB.COM
Founder | Investor | eCommerce & Mobile Personalized pet care marketplace Customizing Pet Care Throughout The Pet Lifecycle. Provider of membership-based pet care services intended to make animal care customized and more convenient, accessible and affordable. Delivering timely needs in one easy-to-use destination.