Experience

Dream Pops

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area Dream Pops was founded on a mission to reinvigorate the dessert category with products that accurately reflect the needs of the 21st century consumer. We were fed up with never-ending ingredient lists & marginal innovation from dated legacy brands that were our childhood favorites. We believe these brands will lose market share and fade into irrelevance as consumers wise up and continue to invest in their health and well being. We are an innovation engine targeting the confectionary… Show more Dream Pops was founded on a mission to reinvigorate the dessert category with products that accurately reflect the needs of the 21st century consumer. We were fed up with never-ending ingredient lists & marginal innovation from dated legacy brands that were our childhood favorites. We believe these brands will lose market share and fade into irrelevance as consumers wise up and continue to invest in their health and well being. We are an innovation engine targeting the confectionary industry. Dream Bigger. Indulge Better. @dreampops Show less



Daring.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • May 2021 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area daring was founded with a single aim: to remove chicken from our food system. A simple cause. And a massive undertaking. But we're not called daunted. We're called daring. And removing chicken is exactly what we're doing—bite by bite. @daringfoods



Chubby Snacks

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor & Strategic Advisor

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area The Chubby Snacks Team is on a mission to re-imagine your favorite childhood sandwich, both organically and sustainably. With wellness on the rise, they understand their consumer is seeking the best ingredients for themselves and their families. @chubbysnacks



Remedy Place

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Welcome to Remedy Place, a revolutionary new concept redefining the world of self-care. Experience all the tools your body needs to recover from within and operate at peak performance. Whether you’re in need of performance enhancement, expedited recovery, or a lifestyle detox for everyday stressors (even that nagging hangover), we’re your singular destination to maximize your body’s potential. @remedyplace



Mezcla

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor & Strategic Advisor

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  New York, New York, United States Hi, we’re Mezcla and we’re a plant-based snack brand making flavorful, feel-good food. Starting in the protein bar aisle, we are on a mission to end snacking autopilot and make the "in-between meal" one that you look forward to. Our Japanese Matcha Vanilla, Peruvian Cocoa Peanut Butter, and Mexican Hot Chocolate bars are Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO Verified, and have only 170 calories! @eatmezcla



The Plug Drink

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor & Strategic Advisor

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area The Plug Drink is a plant-based functional recovery beverage with electrolytes that rapidly cleanses your liver of toxins, reduces unwelcomed symptoms after a night out, boosts your immune system, and keeps you properly hydrated. Our formula is a science-backed proprietary blend of 13 plants, flowers, and fruits with the highest herbal concentration (3.6g) compared to competitors, and is designed to support your metabolism and optimize your lifestyle and productivity levels. @theplugdrink



Positive Food Co.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Positive’s mission is to make eating fresh, healthy food convenient and affordable. @positivefoodco



TWICE®

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area A holistic oral wellness system combining cutting edge science and clean ingredients for better mouth, body balance. Oral wellness for your mouth, body and soul. @twice



Feel Goods

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Feel Goods started out from a very real need: the moment when you feel that oncoming cold and would do anything to stop it. Well, almost anything. We needed an immunity-boosting, nutrient-delivering, feel-good-inducing fix without ingredients we’ve never heard of, artificial sugars, or preservatives. And we want to feel this good all the time, not just when we’re about to feel pretty bad. So we made that, and we're excited to share it with you. Powered by fruits, plants, and the… Show more Feel Goods started out from a very real need: the moment when you feel that oncoming cold and would do anything to stop it. Well, almost anything. We needed an immunity-boosting, nutrient-delivering, feel-good-inducing fix without ingredients we’ve never heard of, artificial sugars, or preservatives. And we want to feel this good all the time, not just when we’re about to feel pretty bad. So we made that, and we're excited to share it with you. Powered by fruits, plants, and the joy of creativity, Feel Goods delivers essential elements for a more grounded and uplifted state. Because when you feel good, you do good. @feelgoods.co Show less



Obvi

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  New York, United States Obvi's founders were dedicated to bringing re-generative ingredients in delicious drinks to the market. The variety of products offers tastes for everybody - making it the obvious choice for our customers that want to do something beneficial for their hair, nails, skin, bones and gut health - instead of just drinking mostly harmful products. Consume and rejuvenate! Collagen depletion at progressed age is the #1 reason for lines and wrinkles, dry skin, hair breakage, bad nail… Show more Obvi's founders were dedicated to bringing re-generative ingredients in delicious drinks to the market. The variety of products offers tastes for everybody - making it the obvious choice for our customers that want to do something beneficial for their hair, nails, skin, bones and gut health - instead of just drinking mostly harmful products. Consume and rejuvenate! Collagen depletion at progressed age is the #1 reason for lines and wrinkles, dry skin, hair breakage, bad nail and bone, and joint support. Obvi alleviates these problems and delivers taste coupled with benefits. To see more detail go to www.myobvi.com and sign up for your free trial. You will be glad you did. @obvi Show less



Vizer

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  San Diego, California, United States Vizer is an exercise rewards app that allows you to donate meals and earn points towards rewards at local businesses. Learn more and get started today! @vizerapp



Elements Drinks

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  New York, United States Find your balance. Functional wellness drinks made with clinically-effective levels of adaptogens. Informed by Science, Built for Real Life. Developed with an experienced Ethnobotanist, Doctor of Psychonutrition, and the foremost food innovation agency, each formula is designed to be effective and enjoyable. Every dose has clinically-effective levels of adaptogens that give you benefits you’ll feel now and wellness you’ll feel over time. @elements



The Collective Scout Fund

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area The Collective is all about giving LA founders and operators the ability to support other founders. It is backed by a group of multiple institutional investors, including Wonder Ventures (a leading LA early-stage VC fund), Fund of Funds, and University Endowments. The Collective Scout Fund is run on the AngelList platform.



For You Studios

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Partner & Strategic Advisor

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States Connecting emerging digital talent with the brands of tomorrow on the fastest growing platforms on the internet. @foryoustudios



Houlihan Lokey

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Investment Banking Associate

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  Milan Area, Italy Mergers & Acquisitions - Consumer, Retail, Industrials

• Investment Banking Analyst

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2016

  Greater Los Angeles Area Mergers & Acquisitions - Technology Media & Telecom Group Media, Entertainment & Technology



JVST Wine

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing

• Co-Founder / Advisor

  • May 2012 - Jan 2016

  Los Angeles, CA Great wine with twice the quantity, twice the quality and half the arrogance. It's JVST Wine.



Tesla

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analyst

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Palo Alto, CA



The 100 Mile Group

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Analyst

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Greater New York City Area



AngelVision Investors

• Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Hollywood, CA



The 100 Mile Group

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Analyst

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  New York, New York



The Agency Group

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Agency Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010