Experience

OpenVC

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Content/Partnerships

  • May 2022 - Present

  Work with the founders to create and ship top quality blog posts read by 20k+ founders every week, a weekly newsletter, as well as maintaining relationships with dozens of accelerators, VC firms, and strategic partners.



Founder Institute

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Startup Mentor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Work with founders in the cohort to rate the startup on quality of presentation, progress of the offering and completeness of model, and give feedback on the long-term viability of the offering, scalability, real customer need, revenue model, growth strategy, and more.



YouTopian Journey

• Founder

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States YouTopian Journey is the first essential graphic novel with compelling storified art to help lead readers through trying times. With nearly 25,000 subscribers across 50 states and 117 countries, YouTopian Journey aims to help readers become mentally stronger and more inspired to make their dreams a reality. Subscribe to the free Substack newsletter, a 2022 Substack Featured Publication: https://youtopianjourney.substack.com/ or follow on Instagram @youtopianjourney



Baltic Sandbox

• Lithuania
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entrepreneur In Residence

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Miami, Florida, United States Baltic Sandbox is a sustainable value acceleration partner for the Eastern European startups seeking the transition to the Western European markets. We are primarily working with startups from various industries addressing responsible consumption societal problems, UN sustainability goals, and the digital economy. At Baltic Sandbox Accelerator, I use my lifelong experience and massive network to help founders in our portfolio achieve their goals. For more information, visit… Show more Baltic Sandbox is a sustainable value acceleration partner for the Eastern European startups seeking the transition to the Western European markets. We are primarily working with startups from various industries addressing responsible consumption societal problems, UN sustainability goals, and the digital economy. At Baltic Sandbox Accelerator, I use my lifelong experience and massive network to help founders in our portfolio achieve their goals. For more information, visit https://balticsandbox.eu Show less



Gold's Code

• Founder

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Gold’s Code is a personal and professional tool kit of motivators and mindsets, strategies and skillsets, a holistic approach of tactics and techniques to a healthy work-life balance to help you pursue your passion and transform your life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, solopreneur, freelancer or founder, or someone whose career or business needs help in pushing forward momentum, Gold's Code is an energetic engagement that will provide you with the know-how and go-how, that can lead you to… Show more Gold’s Code is a personal and professional tool kit of motivators and mindsets, strategies and skillsets, a holistic approach of tactics and techniques to a healthy work-life balance to help you pursue your passion and transform your life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, solopreneur, freelancer or founder, or someone whose career or business needs help in pushing forward momentum, Gold's Code is an energetic engagement that will provide you with the know-how and go-how, that can lead you to discover the real power of you. Turn achieving happiness and success into a matter of choice, not a matter of chance. Show less



Breakwater Hospitality Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• The Super Connector

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Miami, Florida, United States Breakwater Hospitality Group is Florida's premier hospitality company. Known for transforming locations into unique once-in-a-lifetime and unforgettable spaces, community social hubs, & creating groundbreaking memorable experiences. Relying on my vast connections and experiences as the nightlife ninja, I connect people with good times, good vibes, and unforgettable experiences. If you find yourself in South Florida, please feel free to reach out for everything from dinner reservations to… Show more Breakwater Hospitality Group is Florida's premier hospitality company. Known for transforming locations into unique once-in-a-lifetime and unforgettable spaces, community social hubs, & creating groundbreaking memorable experiences. Relying on my vast connections and experiences as the nightlife ninja, I connect people with good times, good vibes, and unforgettable experiences. If you find yourself in South Florida, please feel free to reach out for everything from dinner reservations to corporate events. Current concepts include The Wharf Miami, The Wharf Fort Lauderdale, Rivertail, CHI, & The Piefather. Further concepts are under construction, with opening dates throughout 2022. Show less



chartDoc

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Strategic Advisor

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Miami, Florida, United States Initiate strategic introductions to key figures and funds within venture capital and angel investor syndicates. Provide feedback for fundraising initiatives including pitch deck presentation and other materials. Identify key opportunities for both the innovative fintech and artificial intelligence (A.I.) vectors that chartDoc provides.



ProPhase Labs

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Identify and introduce opportunities that align with ProPhase Labs unique testing and reporting capabilities Provide opportunities in multiple industries including the private sector and government to help employees, citizens and students get back to work, school and events faster via ProPhase Lab's turnkey saliva test solution. Identify new initiatives and partnerships with emerging technologies and companies



Charly, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Business Development Advisor

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2020

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area I work directly with the founder on cultivating an overall strategy for the enterprise. This includes out of the box marketing tactics, making introductions to prominent individuals and advising on the feasibility of strategic goals.



Promoter Mind, Hustler Heart. Empowering yourself for success in the social media age, Better Be U.

• Best Selling Author

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2020

  In Promoter Mind, Hustler Heart marketing guru and nightlife ninja Shaun Gold unleashes an inspiring manifesto of empowerment to accompany the now of a social media age. Gold's enlightenment and uncommon wisdom will teach readers how embracing opportunity and turning it into a plan for action can result in work and a life that matters. Based on proven principles, and drawn from years of working in the competitive and aggressive industry of Miami nightlife, Promoter Mind, Hustler Heart is the… Show more In Promoter Mind, Hustler Heart marketing guru and nightlife ninja Shaun Gold unleashes an inspiring manifesto of empowerment to accompany the now of a social media age. Gold's enlightenment and uncommon wisdom will teach readers how embracing opportunity and turning it into a plan for action can result in work and a life that matters. Based on proven principles, and drawn from years of working in the competitive and aggressive industry of Miami nightlife, Promoter Mind, Hustler Heart is the perfect companion for those with an urgent desire to do better and to be better in any field. Within the inspiring 35,000 word mind guide readers will learn: - How to see a difference that can make the difference in living and leading. - How to recognize your brilliance and pursue your passion. - How to dance with your fears and banish the stigma of failure. - How to turn social media into social engagement to deliver you from start to finish. - How to convert your network of friends, associates and peers into building blocks for success. Welcome to Better Be U, where there are no entrance requirements, no concerns regarding class size or campus. Better Be U is a preparatory school for life. A university of hard knocks where the school colors are black and blue. A place that you can obtain a Master's Degree in verve and nerve. A crash course study of seven powerful lessons as a catalyst and stimulus to action, learning how to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones, setbacks into comebacks and how to go from burnout to breakout. Better Be U is not a curriculum of study you have to go outside to attend. It is a course of study that demands that you go inside, to be a better you, discovering the strength and talent you have to be the person you truly want to be. Need to be, in whatever field you choose. Show less



Fontainebleau Miami Beach

• United States
• Hospitality
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Nightlife Ninja

  • Feb 2009 - Mar 2020

  I am in the fun business and provide access and VIP service to clients from around the world, whether it be a corporate event, birthday party, bachelor/bachelorrete party, or just a night out.



miRide-"The experience that moves you"​

• Marketing Advisor

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2017

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Worked directly with the founder on cultivating an overall marketing strategy for the enterprise to establish brand awareness in the South Florida luxury market. This included unique marketing campaigns, introductions to prominent individuals, the execution of strategic goals, and consulting.



Florida International University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Speaker

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2013

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Guest lectured in Nightclub Management in the school of Hospitality & Tourism Management



Perry Ellis International

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Speaker

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Discussed the importance of networking and hard work to the interns.



University of Miami

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Speaker

  • Nov 2008 - 2011

  Discussed the art of guerrilla marketing and tactics in regards to the billion dollar nightclub industry.