Yotam Cohen

Yotam Cohen, the visionary founder of Daisy Property Management, steps on to the New York Launch Pod. Prepare to be inspired as Yotam shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he is reshaping the landscape of real estate operations through innovative technology. In this insightful conversation, Yotam introduces us to the transformative power of Daisy Property Management. Discover how their state-of-the-art platform leverages cutting-edge technology to streamline and optimize property management processes, ensuring seamless operations for owners. Delving into the intricacies of the real estate industry, Yotam sheds light on the pain points faced by property owners and managers and explains how Daisy’s innovative solutions tackle these challenges head-on. As the conversation unfolds, Yotam emphasizes the importance of customer-centricity in driving innovation and success in the real estate industry. Hear stories of how Daisy has revolutionized the landlord-tenant relationship by prioritizing transparency, responsiveness, and efficient communication. Whether you’re a property owner, real estate professional, or simply fascinated by the intersection of technology and property management, this episode offers invaluable insights into the future of the industry. Join us as we explore the pioneering work of Daisy Property Management and its commitment to revolutionizing real estate operations through innovation, efficiency, and an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.

Yotam Cohen, the visionary founder of Daisy Property Management, steps on to the New York Launch Pod. Prepare to be inspired as Yotam shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he is reshaping the landscape of real estate operations through innovative technology. In this insightful conversation, Yotam introduces us to the transformative power of Daisy Property Management. Discover how their state-of-the-art platform leverages cutting-edge technology to streamline and optimize property management processes, ensuring seamless operations for owners. Delving into the intricacies of the real estate industry, Yotam sheds light on the pain points faced by property owners and managers and explains how Daisy’s innovative solutions tackle these challenges head-on. As the conversation unfolds, Yotam emphasizes the importance of customer-centricity in driving innovation and success in the real estate industry. Hear stories of how Daisy has revolutionized the landlord-tenant relationship by prioritizing transparency, responsiveness, and efficient communication. Whether you’re a property owner, real estate professional, or simply fascinated by the intersection of technology and property management, this episode offers invaluable insights into the future of the industry. Join us as we explore the pioneering work of Daisy Property Management and its commitment to revolutionizing real estate operations through innovation, efficiency, and an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction.

Episode 92: Yotam Cohen, CEO & Co-Founder Founder of Daisy Property Management

JoAnna Hartzmark

JoAnna Hartzmark, steps back on the New York Launch Pod to discuss the growth of Revelle. Revelle is a groundbreaking platform reshaping the way women shop for jeans. In this engaging conversation, JoAnna takes us through the incredible journey of Revelle’s transformation over the past year. Discover how Revelle is tackling the age-old problem of finding clothes that fit perfectly without the frustrations of inconsistent size charts and multiple returns. JoAnna shares how Revelle’s algorithmic technology has evolved, empowering women to shop with confidence and ease. From starting with jeans as a testing ground to becoming a holistic shopping experience, JoAnna sheds light on the brand’s mission to help women feel beautiful in their own skin.

JoAnna Hartzmark, steps back on the New York Launch Pod to discuss the growth of Revelle. Revelle is a groundbreaking platform reshaping the way women shop for jeans. In this engaging conversation, JoAnna takes us through the incredible journey of Revelle’s transformation over the past year. Discover how Revelle is tackling the age-old problem of finding clothes that fit perfectly without the frustrations of inconsistent size charts and multiple returns. JoAnna shares how Revelle’s algorithmic technology has evolved, empowering women to shop with confidence and ease. From starting with jeans as a testing ground to becoming a holistic shopping experience, JoAnna sheds light on the brand’s mission to help women feel beautiful in their own skin.

How You Doin’? Vol 15: JoAnna Hartzmark, Founder of Revelle

Tximista Lizarazu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fraîche steps back on to the New York Launch Pod. Since the last time Tximista was on the podcast, a lot has changed for Fraîche . Fraîche is an innovative vending machine that delivers fresh food to offices, catering to companies as they return to the office and seek to attract talent. Tximista explains that Fraîche has experienced tremendous growth, multiplying their revenue by ten in just nine months. They have achieved this with a small sales team and are now looking to close an extension round to hire additional sales reps and continue their expansion. Tximista highlights a few reasons behind their rapid growth, including the booming return-to-office trend and the need for new perks to make the office an exciting place. Traditional cafeterias no longer make sense for companies with reduced office occupancy, whereas Fraîche’s smart fridge technology provides a more sensible and cost-effective solution. With no on-site labor required, Fraîche can offer fresh food from local restaurants with a single daily delivery, making it profitable from day one. The conversation delves into how Fraîche helps build culture within offices, acting as a gathering point for employees and fostering interaction and bonding. Tximista emphasizes that Fraîche goes beyond being just a smart fridge, organizing events and incorporating software features to enhance connectivity and wellness.

Tximista Lizarazu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fraîche steps back on to the New York Launch Pod. Since the last time Tximista was on the podcast, a lot has changed for Fraîche . Fraîche is an innovative vending machine that delivers fresh food to offices, catering to companies as they return to the office and seek to attract talent. Tximista explains that Fraîche has experienced tremendous growth, multiplying their revenue by ten in just nine months. They have achieved this with a small sales team and are now looking to close an extension round to hire additional sales reps and continue their expansion. Tximista highlights a few reasons behind their rapid growth, including the booming return-to-office trend and the need for new perks to make the office an exciting place. Traditional cafeterias no longer make sense for companies with reduced office occupancy, whereas Fraîche’s smart fridge technology provides a more sensible and cost-effective solution. With no on-site labor required, Fraîche can offer fresh food from local restaurants with a single daily delivery, making it profitable from day one. The conversation delves into how Fraîche helps build culture within offices, acting as a gathering point for employees and fostering interaction and bonding. Tximista emphasizes that Fraîche goes beyond being just a smart fridge, organizing events and incorporating software features to enhance connectivity and wellness.

How You Doin’? Vol 14: Tximista Lizarazu, Co-Founder and CEO of Fraîche

Drew Fabrikant

Looking to find the ideal customer? Scout helps with just that by engaging you with your ideal customers 10x faster using AI. With a focus on real estate transactions, Scout has a database of over 300M profiles and can automate an entire outreach in just seconds.  For individuals and businesses, this can not only save valuable time but also helps increase productivity. Find out how Drew Fabrikant and his team at Scout are saving their clients time, increasing their productivity, and increasing their revenue. 

Looking to find the ideal customer? Scout helps with just that by engaging you with your ideal customers 10x faster using AI. With a focus on real estate transactions, Scout has a database of over 300M profiles and can automate an entire outreach in just seconds.  For individuals and businesses, this can not only save valuable time but also helps increase productivity. Find out how Drew Fabrikant and his team at Scout are saving their clients time, increasing their productivity, and increasing their revenue.

Episode 91: Drew Fabrikant, Co-Founder and CEO of Scout

Zach Colonder

In this day and age who wouldn’t like the benefit of not having to stand in a line at the bank to draw money or risk that your building’s service staff might not receive their holiday tip? Zach Colonder realized this gap in the market and thought of a way to make this process better and simpler by creating Grazzee and now tipping has never being more convenient. Find out how Zach thought of this business opportunity, how he is overcoming the challenges of gaining traction in the market and how the app can make your life easier especially entering the holiday season.

In this day and age who wouldn’t like the benefit of not having to stand in a line at the bank to draw money or risk that your building’s service staff might not receive their holiday tip? Zach Colonder realized this gap in the market and thought of a way to make this process better and simpler by creating Grazzee and now tipping has never being more convenient. Find out how Zach thought of this business opportunity, how he is overcoming the challenges of gaining traction in the market and how the app can make your life easier especially entering the holiday season.

Episode 90: Zach Colonder, Co-Founder and CEO of Grazzee

Marco Shalma

Night markets are exciting local events that showcase local vendors.But they weren’t always that way. Our guest in this episode, MarcoShalma, speaks about how he started the Bronx Night Market, from whathe considered a side gig into a full time company, MASC HospitalityGroup.Find out how Marco overcame the challenges of the pandemic, andhow he created a night market in the Yankee Stadium, parking lot, anda whole lot more.

Night markets are exciting local events that showcase local vendors. But they weren’t always that way. Our guest in this episode, Marco Shalma, speaks about how he started the Bronx Night Market, from what he considered a side gig into a full time company, MASC Hospitality Group.Find out how Marco overcame the challenges of the pandemic, and how he created a night market in the Yankee Stadium, parking lot, and a whole lot more.

Episode 89: Marco Shalma, Co-Founder and CEO of MASC Hospitality Group

Let’s face it, food in the office isn’t that great.  When you are in the office, the lunch repetoir is familiar salads and sandwiches, having to pick up food or paying for delivery fees.  Our guest in this episode, Tximista Lizarazu, thought that the same old song needed to change.  He came up with Fraiche an innovative vending machine that brings top quality local New York City restaurants straight into the office without having to pay or wait for delivery.  After facing challengs during Covid, Fraiche is now poised to be an office amenity for office workers and employers.  Listen to the episode to find out how!

Let’s face it, food in the office isn’t that great.  When you are in the office, the lunch repetoir is familiar salads and sandwiches, having to pick up food or paying for delivery fees.  Our guest in this episode, Tximista Lizarazu, thought that the same old song needed to change.  He came up with Fraiche an innovative vending machine that brings top quality local New York City restaurants straight into the office without having to pay or wait for delivery.  After facing challengs during Covid, Fraiche is now poised to be an office amenity for office workers and employers.  Listen to the episode to find out how!

Episode 88: Tximista Lizarazu, Co-Founder and CEO of Fraîche

Jonathan Rosen

Jonathan Rosen, Co-Founder of NY Forever, steps onto the New York Launch Pod to discuss his celebrity studded and corporate sponsored non-profit initiative which is encouraging New Yorkers to commit to New York City, support our front line workers and give what you can to keep the city strong.  As the successful founder of a PR company, BerlinRosen, and a New Yorker for over 20 years, Jonathan has seen the way the city has been hurting since the Covid-19 pandemic started last year. In order to support the city he loves, he’s started NY Forever to give back by leveraging his network, getting people involved and supporting organizations which are helping struggling New Yorkers in this unprecedented situation. Taking their motto from a New York Magazine cover from the 1970’s, “We’ve Got to Help Ourselves”, Jonathan has recruited top fashion brands like Public School, tech companies like SalesForce and prominent celebrities like Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer to get involved and help promote volunteer and fundraising opportunities that are alleviating the dire circumstances many New Yorkers face. His goal is simple: to get half a million New Yorkers to sign the pledge at nyforever.nyc in order to receive updates that will connect them with practical ways in which they can help the city.  In this episode we talk about the overwhelming support Jonathan has received from the New York business community, how NY Forever is giving back to the city, and much more!  Transcript available at: nylaun.ch/nyforevertr For more about NY Forever and to sign the pledge visit: nyforever.nyc This episode has been sponsored by RezCue, the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act compliance software for landlords. For more information on RezCue visit: rezcueme.com

Jonathan Rosen, Co-Founder of NY Forever, steps onto the New York Launch Pod to discuss his celebrity studded and corporate sponsored non-profit initiative which is encouraging New Yorkers to commit to New York City, support our front line workers and give what you can to keep the city strong. As the successful founder of a PR company, BerlinRosen, and a New Yorker for over 20 years, Jonathan has seen the way the city has been hurting since the Covid-19 pandemic started last year. In order to support the city he loves, he’s started NY Forever to give back by leveraging his network, getting people involved and supporting organizations which are helping struggling New Yorkers in this unprecedented situation. Taking their motto from a New York Magazine cover from the 1970’s, “We’ve Got to Help Ourselves”, Jonathan has recruited top fashion brands like Public School, tech companies like SalesForce and prominent celebrities like Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer to get involved and help promote volunteer and fundraising opportunities that are alleviating the dire circumstances many New Yorkers face. His goal is simple: to get half a million New Yorkers to sign the pledge at <a href="http://nyforever.nyc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nyforever.nyc</a> in order to receive updates that will connect them with practical ways in which they can help the city. In this episode we talk about the overwhelming support Jonathan has received from the New York business community, how NY Forever is giving back to the city, and much more! Transcript available at: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/nyforevertr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nylaun.ch/nyforevertr</a> For more about NY Forever and to sign the pledge visit: <a href="http://nyforever.nyc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nyforever.nyc</a> This episode has been sponsored by RezCue, the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act compliance software for landlords. For more information on RezCue visit: <a href="http://rezcueme.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rezcueme.com</a>

Episode 87: Rebroadcast of Jonathan Rosen, Co-Founder of NY Forever.  

Lindsay Liu

Lindsay Liu, Founder of Super, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her new property management platform. Lindsay was on the board of her own Co-Op and was frustrated by the way the building was operating (and not because of the people).   Lindsay’s building was using a hodgepodge of software (if any), sending out physical mailings, and keeping track of important building documents on Lindsay’s own personal Google Drive. Lindsay did some research and found out that her building wasn’t alone.  Like any good entrepreneur Lindsay set out to solve a problem that she encountered herself.   Listen to the podcast to find out how Lindsay built Super and how she wants to help all Co-Ops and Condos run better. More on Super: https://www.hiresuper.com/

Lindsay Liu, Founder of Super, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her new property management platform. Lindsay was on the board of her own Co-Op and was frustrated by the way the building was operating (and not because of the people).  Lindsay’s building was using a hodgepodge of software (if any), sending out physical mailings, and keeping track of important building documents on Lindsay’s own personal Google Drive. Lindsay did some research and found out that her building wasn’t alone.  Like any good entrepreneur Lindsay set out to solve a problem that she encountered herself.   Listen to the podcast to find out how Lindsay built Super and how she wants to help all Co-Ops and Condos run better. More on Super: <a href="https://www.hiresuper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hiresuper.com/</a>

Episode 86: Lindsay Liu, Co-Founder and CEO of Super

Matt Bachmann

Ben Gordon

Ben Gordon and Matt Bachmann, co-founders of Wandering Bear Coffee Co.  step back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss their cold brewed coffee brand.  We first spoke to Ben and Matt in our fourth episode and in the 7 years since we spoke with them their brand has grown exponentially and taken on significant investment.  But it hasn’t been easy.  Wandering Bear had to pivot during the pandemic to cater to consumers rather than large corporate tenants.  Find out how on this episode of How You Doin’?

Ben Gordon and Matt Bachmann, co-founders of Wandering Bear Coffee Co.  step back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss their cold brewed coffee brand.  We first spoke to Ben and Matt in our fourth episode and in the 7 years since we spoke with them their brand has grown exponentially and taken on significant investment.  But it hasn’t been easy.  Wandering Bear had to pivot during the pandemic to cater to consumers rather than large corporate tenants.  Find out how on this episode of How You Doin’?

How You Doin’? Vol 13: Ben Gordon and Matt Bachmann, Co-Founders of Wandering Bear Coffee

A Podcast Highlighting New Start-Ups, Businesses, and Openings in the New York City Area

Another great podcast featuring a local product. Looking forward to trying the salsa.

Another great podcast

Love listening about all these new companies. Perfect for my commute

Such a good find!

New York Launch Pod: A Podcast Highlighting New Start-Ups, Businesses, and Openings in the New York City Area (NY Launch Pod)

Alexandra Chemla

Alexandra Chemla, Founder of ArtBinder, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her digital platform that allows art galleries and collectors to quickly access their art inventory for presentations or sales. In 2010, Alexandra was working as a gallery assistant at Gavin Brown’s Enterprise assembling three ring binders with photographs and information of artwork in advance of Art Basel Switzerland. With the gallery’s many art pieces, ensuring that each of the thirty large binders contained correct, updated information was labor and cost intensive, taking months of work. Once the iPad was first released, however, Alexandra had the revelation to digitize the process and after a year of development, ArtBinder was born. ArtBinder allows its clients to seamlessly access (and search) the images and vital information (size, medium, year, etc.) of their inventory on mobile devices. Instead of spending inordinate amounts of money on labor, printing and shipping, for a small monthly fee galleries are able to take their whole inventory on the go and instantaneously share information with prospective clients. The result: lower costs and more sales. Leveraging her knowledge and experience in the art world, Alexandra was able to build a solution for galleries and quickly get a foothold in an industry that was resistant to technology. Six years later, ArtBinder has the biggest names in art using its product and has its sights set on becoming a full service solution for art galleries. Listen to the episode to go behind the scenes of the art world and hear how being headquartered in New York City among the many galleries in Chelsea has been an advantage to ArtBinder, and get an inside look at the company’s pathway to success as well as its future expansion plans. Transcript of the episode available here: http://nylaun.ch/ArtBinderTr More on ArtBinder: http://artbinder.com/

Alexandra Chemla, Founder of ArtBinder, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her digital platform that allows art galleries and collectors to quickly access their art inventory for presentations or sales. In 2010, Alexandra was working as a gallery assistant at Gavin Brown’s Enterprise assembling three ring binders with photographs and information of artwork in advance of Art Basel Switzerland. With the gallery’s many art pieces, ensuring that each of the thirty large binders contained correct, updated information was labor and cost intensive, taking months of work. Once the iPad was first released, however, Alexandra had the revelation to digitize the process and after a year of development, ArtBinder was born. ArtBinder allows its clients to seamlessly access (and search) the images and vital information (size, medium, year, etc.) of their inventory on mobile devices. Instead of spending inordinate amounts of money on labor, printing and shipping, for a small monthly fee galleries are able to take their whole inventory on the go and instantaneously share information with prospective clients. The result: lower costs and more sales. Leveraging her knowledge and experience in the art world, Alexandra was able to build a solution for galleries and quickly get a foothold in an industry that was resistant to technology. Six years later, ArtBinder has the biggest names in art using its product and has its sights set on becoming a full service solution for art galleries. Listen to the episode to go behind the scenes of the art world and hear how being headquartered in New York City among the many galleries in Chelsea has been an advantage to ArtBinder, and get an inside look at the company’s pathway to success as well as its future expansion plans. Transcript of the episode available here: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/ArtBinderTr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/ArtBinderTr</a> More on ArtBinder: <a href="http://artbinder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://artbinder.com/</a>

Episode 24: Alexandra Chemla, Founder of ArtBinder | The digital platform for art galleries and collectors to quickly access their inventory for presentations or sales

Brian Berger

Mack Weldon

Brian Berger, Co-Founder of Mack Weldon, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his men’s underwear and essentials company. Frustrated by the experience of purchasing underwear in department stores and the feeling that brands were simply changing their products for the sake of changing them, Brian thought about creating a better customer experience as well as a better product. And after speaking to a whole bunch of guys about their underwear, Brian knew he was not alone. Based upon common frustrations, Mack Weldon began re-inventing men’s essentials to make the best products.  Their underwear has waistbands inspired by cycling shorts so they don’t curl over, the undershirts have longer tails and higher armholes so they don’t untuck easily, and their fabrics are engineered to be softer and more breathable than cotton including a blend that includes silver to be antimicrobial and fight odor in a way that never washes out.  The brand itself is rooted in authenticity, consistency and innovation that has attracted accolades and a diverse audience, in addition to being a hit with the 25-45 year old urban, mass affluent market. Brian was a high powered business executive with two kids and another on the way as he was founding Mack Weldon – meeting his co-founder Michael Isaacman, a leader in the apparel industry shortly thereafter.  Each took big professional and personal risk launching this new venture.  The combination of their respective talents and efforts has led to a company that has more than doubled in size over the past year and a growing product line. Listen to the episode to hear exactly what makes Mack Weldon and their fabrics different, what it is like to be an entrepreneur after having a career and a family, and even more about the underwear business than you might haven even thought possible. More on Mack Weldon: https://www.mackweldon.com/ USE CODE: NYLAUNCH for 20% off your first order Transcript Available here: http://nylaun.ch/mackweldonTR Episode sponsor: https://simplyframed.com/ USE CODE: NYLAUNCH for 10% off your first order

Brian Berger, Co-Founder of Mack Weldon, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his men’s underwear and essentials company. Frustrated by the experience of purchasing underwear in department stores and the feeling that brands were simply changing their products for the sake of changing them, Brian thought about creating a better customer experience as well as a better product. And after speaking to a whole bunch of guys about their underwear, Brian knew he was not alone. Based upon common frustrations, Mack Weldon began re-inventing men’s essentials to make the best products.  Their underwear has waistbands inspired by cycling shorts so they don’t curl over, the undershirts have longer tails and higher armholes so they don’t untuck easily, and their fabrics are engineered to be softer and more breathable than cotton including a blend that includes silver to be antimicrobial and fight odor in a way that never washes out.  The brand itself is rooted in authenticity, consistency and innovation that has attracted accolades and a diverse audience, in addition to being a hit with the 25-45 year old urban, mass affluent market. Brian was a high powered business executive with two kids and another on the way as he was founding Mack Weldon – meeting his co-founder Michael Isaacman, a leader in the apparel industry shortly thereafter.  Each took big professional and personal risk launching this new venture.  The combination of their respective talents and efforts has led to a company that has more than doubled in size over the past year and a growing product line. Listen to the episode to hear exactly what makes Mack Weldon and their fabrics different, what it is like to be an entrepreneur after having a career and a family, and even more about the underwear business than you might haven even thought possible. More on Mack Weldon: <a href="https://www.mackweldon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mackweldon.com/</a> USE CODE: NYLAUNCH for 20% off your first order Transcript Available here: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/mackweldonTR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/mackweldonTR</a> Episode sponsor: <a href="https://simplyframed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://simplyframed.com/</a> USE CODE: NYLAUNCH for 10% off your first order

Episode 33: Brian Berger, Co-Founder of Mack Weldon | The company reinventing Men's underwear and Men's essentials through great product design

Zachary Aarons

Zachary Aarons, Co-Founder and Partner of MetaProp, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his real estate technology accelerator, venture fund, and advisory business– all wrapped into one. Founded in 2015, Zach and his Co-Founders, Aaron Block and Clelia Peters, realized that entrepreneurs and real estate executives were not connecting with each other. Real estate executives were not able to share their biggest pain points with entrepreneurs and as a result entrepreneurs were designing products that did not fit the needs of the real estate industry. Thus, MetaProp was born to solve that problem. Today, MetaProp has an advisory business that works with some of the largest landlords globally to help navigate real estate technology and has a venture capital fund as well as an accelerator which helps emerging companies navigate the real estate world. How difficult can navigating real estate organizations be? According to Zach when selling real estate software or hardware, a company often has to make four completely different sales within one organization, which includes the building engineer, the asset manager, the Chief Information Officer, and C-Suite executives. Each of the people within the real estate organization that a start-up is selling to may have a completely different motive for either purchasing or not purchasing the technology, and those motives might not even be the same between companies! Listen to the episode to hear how MetaProp has become the ‘nexus’ for real estate technology, how Zach found his way into real estate and real estate investing after launching his own company, and what the future holds for real estate technology.   More on MetaProp: http://www.metaprop.org/ Transcript available here: http://nylaun.ch/MetaPropTr

Zachary Aarons, Co-Founder and Partner of MetaProp, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his real estate technology accelerator, venture fund, and advisory business– all wrapped into one. Founded in 2015, Zach and his Co-Founders, Aaron Block and Clelia Peters, realized that entrepreneurs and real estate executives were not connecting with each other. Real estate executives were not able to share their biggest pain points with entrepreneurs and as a result entrepreneurs were designing products that did not fit the needs of the real estate industry. Thus, MetaProp was born to solve that problem. Today, MetaProp has an advisory business that works with some of the largest landlords globally to help navigate real estate technology and has a venture capital fund as well as an accelerator which helps emerging companies navigate the real estate world. How difficult can navigating real estate organizations be? According to Zach when selling real estate software or hardware, a company often has to make four completely different sales within one organization, which includes the building engineer, the asset manager, the Chief Information Officer, and C-Suite executives. Each of the people within the real estate organization that a start-up is selling to may have a completely different motive for either purchasing or not purchasing the technology, and those motives might not even be the same between companies! Listen to the episode to hear how MetaProp has become the ‘nexus’ for real estate technology, how Zach found his way into real estate and real estate investing after launching his own company, and what the future holds for real estate technology. More on MetaProp: <a href="http://www.metaprop.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.metaprop.org/</a> Transcript available here: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/MetaPropTr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/MetaPropTr</a>

Episode 36: Zachary Aarons Co-Founder and Partner of MetaProp | New York City's Real Estate Technology Accelerator, Venture Fund, and Advisory

Andy Jacobi

Andy Jacobi, Co-Founder of Untamed Sandwiches, steps back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss the growth of his braised meat sandwich shops. Since we first spoke to Andy in July 2015 for Episode 6, a lot has changed. Untamed Sandwiches now has three locations (Bryant Park, DUMBO, and Midtown East) and 40 employees. Untamed Sandwiches is now going toe to toe with big name competitors in the casual food space in New York. In this episode we go inside the secrets behind Untamed Sandwiches’ growth. How Andy has been able to create a culture of success that allows employees to thrive while keeping employee turnover extraordinarily low, what continues to make the sandwiches great, and where Untamed has plans to expand. Andy also reflects on the challenges of having multiple locations, retaining customers, and his own transition as an entrepreneur starting the business to his current responsibilities.   More on Untamed Sandwiches: https://www.untamedsandwiches.com/ For a transcript of the episode please visit: http://nylaun.ch/HYDUntamedTr

Andy Jacobi, Co-Founder of Untamed Sandwiches, steps back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss the growth of his braised meat sandwich shops. Since we first spoke to Andy in July 2015 for <a href="http://www.nylaunchpod.com/episode-6-andy-jacobi-and-ricky-king-co-founders-of-untamed-sandwiches/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 6</a>, a lot has changed. Untamed Sandwiches now has three locations (Bryant Park, DUMBO, and Midtown East) and 40 employees. Untamed Sandwiches is now going toe to toe with big name competitors in the casual food space in New York. In this episode we go inside the secrets behind Untamed Sandwiches’ growth. How Andy has been able to create a culture of success that allows employees to thrive while keeping employee turnover extraordinarily low, what continues to make the sandwiches great, and where Untamed has plans to expand. Andy also reflects on the challenges of having multiple locations, retaining customers, and his own transition as an entrepreneur starting the business to his current responsibilities. More on Untamed Sandwiches: <a href="https://www.untamedsandwiches.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.untamedsandwiches.com/</a> For a transcript of the episode please visit: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/HYDUntamedTr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/HYDUntamedTr</a>

How You Doin’? Vol 3 Andy Jacobi, Co-Founder of Untamed Sandwiches | Reflecting on the Growth of New York City's Braised Meat Sandwich Stores

Alessandro Biggi

Francesco Brachetti

Before they appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank, Alessandro Biggi and Francesco Brachetti stepped on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss Avocaderia “the world’s first Avocado Bar” located in Industry City in Brooklyn. About one year ago, the thirty year old Italian co-founders were in search of healthy and tasty food and fell in love with the avocado.  They then experimented with recipes and grew a following of their concoctions on Instagram.  Realizing they had created delicious food and become popular, the two decided to open the first Avocaderia in New York City, a restaurant where each dish includes avocado. Today the restaurant sells well over 1,000 avocados a week and has gained a large and loyal following among its target millennial audience.  But Alesandro and Francesco have their sights well beyond one restaurant location and want to establish a brand.  As a result, Avocaderia has partnered with companies including SoulCycle and Goop to reach the health conscious consumer and is now looking at additional locations. Listen to the episode to go behind the scenes of Avocaderia, why the co-founders decided to focus exclusively on avocados, how they come up with recipes and more about avocados and the people who love them than you ever thought possible. More on Avocaderia: http://www.avocaderia.com/ Avocaderia Instagram Feed: https://www.instagram.com/avocaderia/ For a transcript of the episode please visit: http://nylaun.ch/avocaderiaTr

Before they appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank, Alessandro Biggi and Francesco Brachetti stepped on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss Avocaderia “the world’s first Avocado Bar” located in Industry City in Brooklyn. About one year ago, the thirty year old Italian co-founders were in search of healthy and tasty food and fell in love with the avocado.  They then experimented with recipes and grew a following of their concoctions on Instagram.  Realizing they had created delicious food and become popular, the two decided to open the first Avocaderia in New York City, a restaurant where each dish includes avocado. Today the restaurant sells well over 1,000 avocados a week and has gained a large and loyal following among its target millennial audience.  But Alesandro and Francesco have their sights well beyond one restaurant location and want to establish a brand.  As a result, Avocaderia has partnered with companies including SoulCycle and Goop to reach the health conscious consumer and is now looking at additional locations. Listen to the episode to go behind the scenes of Avocaderia, why the co-founders decided to focus exclusively on avocados, how they come up with recipes and more about avocados and the people who love them than you ever thought possible. More on Avocaderia: <a href="http://www.avocaderia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.avocaderia.com/</a> Avocaderia Instagram Feed: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/avocaderia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/avocaderia/</a> For a transcript of the episode please visit: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/avocaderiaTr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/avocaderiaTr</a>

Episode 41: Alessandro Biggi and Francesco Brachetti, Co-Founders of Avocaderia | New York City's first Avocado Bar and Alumni of ABC's Shark Tank

Helaine Knapp

Helaine Knapp, Founder of CityRow, steps back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss the growth of her boutique fitness studio. Since we first spoke to Helaine in 2015 on Episode 5, a lot has changed with CityRow and the boutique fitness world.  CityRow has added a signature studio on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, introduced an at home product called CityRow Go, and is in the midst of a national expansion. There is also more competition in the boutique fitness world.  Today, there are more boutique fitness studios in New York City and around the country, significant investments in the at home market from companies including Peloton and Aaptiv, and companies like ClassPass disrupting the marketplace.  In this episode, Helaine talks about how CityRow has succeeded in the increasingly crowded and cutthroat boutique fitness landscape, how navigating multiple locations in New York led CityRow to partner with Franworth for national expansion, and how she teamed up with WaterRower to launch CityRow Go, an at home experience for people who love rowing but can’t get to a studio.  More on CityRow: https://www.cityrow.com/ For a transcript of the episode please visit: https://nylaun.ch/HYDCityRowTr

Helaine Knapp, Founder of CityRow, steps back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss the growth of her boutique fitness studio. Since we first spoke to Helaine in 2015 on Episode 5, a lot has changed with CityRow and the boutique fitness world.  CityRow has added a signature studio on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, introduced an at home product called CityRow Go, and is in the midst of a national expansion. There is also more competition in the boutique fitness world.  Today, there are more boutique fitness studios in New York City and around the country, significant investments in the at home market from companies including Peloton and Aaptiv, and companies like ClassPass disrupting the marketplace.  In this episode, Helaine talks about how CityRow has succeeded in the increasingly crowded and cutthroat boutique fitness landscape, how navigating multiple locations in New York led CityRow to partner with Franworth for national expansion, and how she teamed up with WaterRower to launch CityRow Go, an at home experience for people who love rowing but can’t get to a studio.  More on CityRow: <a href="https://www.cityrow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cityrow.com/</a> For a transcript of the episode please visit: <a href="https://nylaun.ch/HYDCityRowTr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nylaun.ch/HYDCityRowTr</a>

How You Doin’? Vol 4 Helaine Knapp, Founder of CityRow: Boutique Fitness Rowing Studio with CityRow Go at home, national expansion with Franworth, and growing New York City presence

Ron Bergamini

Ron Bergamini, CEO of Action Environmental, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss one of the most sophisticated recycling facilities in the world which is located in the Bronx, New York. Action Environmental is the largest private waste and recycling services provider in New York City and invested heavily to build New York City’s largest recycling facility. According to Ron, the state of the art facility processes 400-500 tons of paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and aluminum each day. The result is that the waste is not placed into landfills and Action Environmental is able to resell the recycled materials in the global marketplace sending much of the material as far away as China. In this episode we go inside (literally) the $15 Million facility located at 132nd Street to see how the optical technology responsible for sorting the tons of recyclable materials each day works. We also delve into the world of New York City’s garbage and the 20,000 tons of waste that are produced by New Yorkers each day. Listen to the episode to hear the business of waste management and recycling and learn why there are two separate garbage collection systems in New York City: the Department of Sanitation for residential purposes and companies like Action Environmental for commercial purposes. Hear why Action Environmental decided to invest so much in recycling and what the facility means to the company, New Yorkers, and the global economy.   More on Action Environmental: http://actioncarting.com/ For a transcript of the episode please visit: http://nylaun.ch/ActionEnvTr

Ron Bergamini, CEO of Action Environmental, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss one of the most sophisticated recycling facilities in the world which is located in the Bronx, New York. Action Environmental is the largest private waste and recycling services provider in New York City and invested heavily to build New York City’s largest recycling facility. According to Ron, the state of the art facility processes 400-500 tons of paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and aluminum each day. The result is that the waste is not placed into landfills and Action Environmental is able to resell the recycled materials in the global marketplace sending much of the material as far away as China. In this episode we go inside (literally) the $15 Million facility located at 132nd Street to see how the optical technology responsible for sorting the tons of recyclable materials each day works. We also delve into the world of New York City’s garbage and the 20,000 tons of waste that are produced by New Yorkers each day. Listen to the episode to hear the business of waste management and recycling and learn why there are two separate garbage collection systems in New York City: the Department of Sanitation for residential purposes and companies like Action Environmental for commercial purposes. Hear why Action Environmental decided to invest so much in recycling and what the facility means to the company, New Yorkers, and the global economy. More on Action Environmental: <a href="http://actioncarting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://actioncarting.com/</a> For a transcript of the episode please visit: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/ActionEnvTr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/ActionEnvTr</a>

Episode 40: Ron Bergamini, CEO of Action Environmental | The largest private garbage company with the most sophisticated recycling center

Brian Berger, Co-Founder of Mack Weldon, steps back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his company’s continued growth and success. Back in Episode 33, we learned how Mack Weldon’s focus on unique fabrics, customer satisfaction, and innovative styles revolutionized the men’s essentials category. Since then, Mack Weldon has added several new clothing lines, opened a store in Hudson Yards, and increased their advertising presence. Listen to this episode to find out about how Mack Weldon continues to evolve to meet its customers’ desires, the changing nature of direct to consumer brands, and how they decided to open their first store right here in New York City. More on Mack Weldon at: www.mackweldon.com Transcript of this episode available at: nylaun.ch/hydmackweldontr

Brian Berger, Co-Founder of Mack Weldon, steps back on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his company’s continued growth and success. Back in <a href="http://www.nylaunchpod.com/episode-33-brian-berger-co-founder-of-mack-weldon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 33</a>, we learned how Mack Weldon’s focus on unique fabrics, customer satisfaction, and innovative styles revolutionized the men’s essentials category. Since then, Mack Weldon has added several new clothing lines, opened a store in Hudson Yards, and increased their advertising presence. Listen to this episode to find out about how Mack Weldon continues to evolve to meet its customers’ desires, the changing nature of direct to consumer brands, and how they decided to open their first store right here in New York City. More on Mack Weldon at: <a href="https://www.mackweldon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mackweldon.com</a> Transcript of this episode available at: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/mackweldontr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nylaun.ch/hydmackweldontr</a>

How You Doin'? Vol 6: Brian Berger, Co-Founder of Mack Weldon | Brian Berger talks about opening a store in Hudson Yards, adding clothing lines, and continued growth of the brand

Alissa Wagner

Alissa Wagner and Sabrina De Sousa, the Co-Founders of Dimes, step on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss their restaurant, marketplace, and deli in Chinatown. Dimes first opened its doors in September 2013 as a huge success. After the first day of business Alissa and Sabrina were on the phone to get more staff for the restaurant.  The concept is based on design elements that Alissa and Sabrina love and food the two would want to eat.  As Alissa says, Dimes serves food that is “balanced, healthy, clean and beautiful”. Not surprisingly, Dimes opened up to wonderful reviews.  In addition to having great food, the New Yorker called Dimes the place where “the cool kids want to be”.  Sabrina explains, “Dimes embodies the creatives that live in the neighborhood…a lot of crossover with fashion, art, and music”.  As the business flourished, Alissa and Sabrina created a marketplace that sells Dimes branded apothecaries including a salt scrub, lip balm, and candle alongside the fresh food that goes into the restaurant. Listen to the episode to hear why Alissa and Sabrina chose Chinatown as the location for Dimes, how they actively engage the community, and the genesis of the name and brand Dimes.   Transcript of the episode available here: http://nylaun.ch/DimesTr   More on Dimes: http://www.dimesnyc.com/

Alissa Wagner and Sabrina De Sousa, the Co-Founders of Dimes, step on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss their restaurant, marketplace, and deli in Chinatown. Dimes first opened its doors in September 2013 as a huge success. After the first day of business Alissa and Sabrina were on the phone to get more staff for the restaurant.  The concept is based on design elements that Alissa and Sabrina love and food the two would want to eat.  As Alissa says, Dimes serves food that is “balanced, healthy, clean and beautiful”. Not surprisingly, Dimes opened up to wonderful reviews.  In addition to having great food, the New Yorker called Dimes the place where “the cool kids want to be”.  Sabrina explains, “Dimes embodies the creatives that live in the neighborhood…a lot of crossover with fashion, art, and music”.  As the business flourished, Alissa and Sabrina created a marketplace that sells Dimes branded apothecaries including a salt scrub, lip balm, and candle alongside the fresh food that goes into the restaurant. Listen to the episode to hear why Alissa and Sabrina chose Chinatown as the location for Dimes, how they actively engage the community, and the genesis of the name and brand Dimes. Transcript of the episode available here: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/DimesTr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/DimesTr</a> More on Dimes: <a href="http://www.dimesnyc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dimesnyc.com/</a>

Episode 29: Alissa Wagner and Sabrina De Sousa, Co-Founders of Dimes | The fantastic and cool restaurant, marketplace, and deli in Chinatown

Josh Futterman

It is no secret that parking in New York City is a miserable experience.  Everyone knows this, but especially Josh Futterman.  He’s been driving and parking in New York City for 34 years.  Spending a lot of time battling New York City traffic and circling the blocks looking for an elusive parking spot, Josh thought there had to be a better way. So Josh decided to start a company to solve the problem and ParkYou! was born. Josh’s idea is centered around the concept of bringing drivers in New York City together. Of course, you can’t bring all 8.5 Million people together all at once, so Josh is starting in micro-communities. Unlike other companies that have been algorithmic predictors of parking availability or even tried to monetize public parking spaces, ParkYou! is based on the concept of sharing. Once a user indicates that they will be leaving a parking space another user will be matched if they are parking in the area at the same time as the first user is leaving. The secret sauce: in order to be able to receive a parking space, you need to have first offered up a space. As Josh says, “it’s forced altruism”. Listen to the episode to learn more about New York City parking and the extensive research Josh did before starting the Company and why the Company’s mission is so important to Josh and how the start-up was destined to be born in Harlem. More on ParkYou!: https://www.park-you.com/ For a transcript of the episode please visit: https://nylaun.ch/parkyoutr

It is no secret that parking in New York City is a miserable experience.  Everyone knows this, but especially Josh Futterman.  He’s been driving and parking in New York City for 34 years.  Spending a lot of time battling New York City traffic and circling the blocks looking for an elusive parking spot, Josh thought there had to be a better way. So Josh decided to start a company to solve the problem and ParkYou! was born. Josh’s idea is centered around the concept of bringing drivers in New York City together. Of course, you can’t bring all 8.5 Million people together all at once, so Josh is starting in micro-communities. Unlike other companies that have been algorithmic predictors of parking availability or even tried to monetize public parking spaces, ParkYou! is based on the concept of sharing. Once a user indicates that they will be leaving a parking space another user will be matched if they are parking in the area at the same time as the first user is leaving. The secret sauce: in order to be able to receive a parking space, you need to have first offered up a space. As Josh says, “it’s forced altruism”. Listen to the episode to learn more about New York City parking and the extensive research Josh did before starting the Company and why the Company’s mission is so important to Josh and how the start-up was destined to be born in Harlem. More on ParkYou!: <a href="https://www.park-you.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.park-you.com/</a> For a transcript of the episode please visit: <a href="https://nylaun.ch/parkyoutr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nylaun.ch/parkyoutr</a>

Episode 50: Josh Futterman, Founder of ParkYou!: The sharing platform designed to solve New York City's street parking problem

Jenny Fleiss

Jenny Fleiss, Co-Founder of Rent the Runway, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her newest project as Co-Founder of Jetblack.   Jetblack is a personal shopping service with the financial backing of Walmart, and Co-Founded by Jenny and Marc Lore (Jet, Quidsi/ diapers.com).  Designed with the busy consumer in mind, Jetblack uses a combination of experts, algorithms and artificial intelligence to winnow down the sea of shopping options on the internet.  Consumers are able to message Jetblack by voice or text to obtain product recommendations and often have the product delivered the same day, all at the cost of $50 per month. In the episode we discuss what Jenny sees in the new age of commerce, why she left Rent the Runway, and take a behind the scenes look at Jetblack! More on Jetblack: https://www.jetblack.com/ Transcript of the episode available at: https://nylaun.ch/jetblacktr

Jenny Fleiss, Co-Founder of Rent the Runway, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her newest project as Co-Founder of Jetblack. Jetblack is a personal shopping service with the financial backing of Walmart, and Co-Founded by Jenny and Marc Lore (Jet, Quidsi/ <a href="http://diapers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">diapers.com</a>). Designed with the busy consumer in mind, Jetblack uses a combination of experts, algorithms and artificial intelligence to winnow down the sea of shopping options on the internet. Consumers are able to message Jetblack by voice or text to obtain product recommendations and often have the product delivered the same day, all at the cost of $50 per month. In the episode we discuss what Jenny sees in the new age of commerce, why she left Rent the Runway, and take a behind the scenes look at Jetblack! More on Jetblack: <a href="https://www.jetblack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jetblack.com/</a> Transcript of the episode available at: <a href="https://nylaun.ch/jetblacktr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nylaun.ch/jetblacktr</a>

Episode 52: Jenny Fleiss, Co-Founder of Jetblack | Rent the Runway Co-Founder speaks about her move to Jetblack and future of retail

Vicki Fulop

Vicki Fulop, Co-Founder of Brooklinen, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her Brooklyn based, direct to consumer bedding company. Several years ago Vicki and her co-founder and husband Rich, were staying at a hotel and sleeping on incredibly comfortable sheets.  When the two wanted to purchase the sheets, they were shocked that at the expensive price.  After thoroughly researching the textile industry, Vicki and Rich saw the high mark-ups from traditional retailers and set off to create a direct to consumer brand at a time when there weren’t that many around. Brooklinen sheets and bedding have been off to a roaring start.  Through a clever grassroots campaign in 2014, Vicki and Rich smashed their initial $50,000 goal on Kickstarter and raised $237,000.  Since then the Company has grown its revenue by a multiple of 10, in each of the past two years with annual sales now in excess of $25 Million and a growing product line that covers sheets, comforters, blankets, and of course linen sheets. Listen to the episode to hear what makes Brooklinen sheets different than the store department store brands, why people improperly focus on thread count and how the company markets sheets to people who can’t touch them before purchasing.  Hear how Vicki and Rich bootstrapped the company through incredible growth, what the Brooklyn brand means to them and even what it’s like being a husband and wife team. More on Brooklinen: https://www.brooklinen.com/ Transcript available here: http://nylaun.ch/BrooklinenTr

Vicki Fulop, Co-Founder of Brooklinen, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss her Brooklyn based, direct to consumer bedding company. Several years ago Vicki and her co-founder and husband Rich, were staying at a hotel and sleeping on incredibly comfortable sheets.  When the two wanted to purchase the sheets, they were shocked that at the expensive price.  After thoroughly researching the textile industry, Vicki and Rich saw the high mark-ups from traditional retailers and set off to create a direct to consumer brand at a time when there weren’t that many around. Brooklinen sheets and bedding have been off to a roaring start.  Through a clever grassroots campaign in 2014, Vicki and Rich smashed their initial $50,000 goal on Kickstarter and raised $237,000.  Since then the Company has grown its revenue by a multiple of 10, in each of the past two years with annual sales now in excess of $25 Million and a growing product line that covers sheets, comforters, blankets, and of course linen sheets. Listen to the episode to hear what makes Brooklinen sheets different than the store department store brands, why people improperly focus on thread count and how the company markets sheets to people who can’t touch them before purchasing.  Hear how Vicki and Rich bootstrapped the company through incredible growth, what the Brooklyn brand means to them and even what it’s like being a husband and wife team. More on Brooklinen: <a href="https://flip.lease/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.brooklinen.com/</a> Transcript available here: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/BrooklinenTr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/BrooklinenTr</a>

Episode 35: Vicki Fulop, Co-Founder of Brooklinen | The Brooklyn based direct to consumer linen and bedding company

Charlie O'Donnell

Charlie O’Donnell, Founder and Sole Partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his Venture Capital fund and give a behind the scenes look at the venture capital world. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures invests exclusively in New York City companies with Charlie managing $23 million across two funds, leading or co-leading investments of around $350,000 in companies that have yet to raise $750,000 in capital. Having worked in venture capital since 2001, Charlie knows the space. He has been named to Business Insider’s 100 Most Influential People in NY Tech five times and served on the founding board of the New York Tech Meetup. Whether you are interested in the start-up scene, venture capital, or want to know what goes through a venture capitalist’s head, this is the episode for you! Listen to the episode to hear:   Why Charlie choose New York for his fund.  (4:56) Opportunities to invest in New York (7:28) The steps Charlie took to start his own fund (10:50) Charlie’s pitch to his initial investors (15:00) How Charlie finds his deals (18:21) How Charlie established himself in the start-up scene (20:20) What Charlie looks for in a Company  (23:1 0) What Charlie looks for in an entrepreneur and accepting pitches (27:47)   Brooklyn Bridge Venture’s investment in Orchard, our guest in Episode 8 ( 31:05) Amount of money Brooklyn Bridge Ventures invests in companies (35:36) Why companies take on a venture capitalist (37:51) Charlie’s involvement with portfolio companies (41:05 ) What does a typical month for Charlie look like? (42:38) Predictions for 2017 (47:00) More on Brooklyn Bridge Ventures: http://www.brooklynbridge.vc/ Transcript Available Here: http://nylaun.ch/brooklynbridgeTR 

Charlie O’Donnell, Founder and Sole Partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss his Venture Capital fund and give a behind the scenes look at the venture capital world. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures invests exclusively in New York City companies with Charlie managing $23 million across two funds, leading or co-leading investments of around $350,000 in companies that have yet to raise $750,000 in capital. Having worked in venture capital since 2001, Charlie knows the space. He has been named to Business Insider’s 100 Most Influential People in NY Tech five times and served on the founding board of the New York Tech Meetup. Whether you are interested in the start-up scene, venture capital, or want to know what goes through a venture capitalist’s head, this is the episode for you! Listen to the episode to hear: Why Charlie choose New York for his fund.  (4:56) Opportunities to invest in New York (7:28) The steps Charlie took to start his own fund (10:50) Charlie’s pitch to his initial investors (15:00) How Charlie finds his deals (18:21) How Charlie established himself in the start-up scene (20:20) What Charlie looks for in a Company  (23:1 0) What Charlie looks for in an entrepreneur and accepting pitches (27:47)   Brooklyn Bridge Venture’s investment in Orchard, our guest in <a href="http://www.nylaunchpod.com/podcast/episode-8-angela-ceresnie-and-david-snitkof-co-founders-of-orchard-platform/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 8</a> ( 31:05) Amount of money Brooklyn Bridge Ventures invests in companies (35:36) Why companies take on a venture capitalist (37:51) Charlie’s involvement with portfolio companies (41:05 ) What does a typical month for Charlie look like? (42:38) Predictions for 2017 (47:00) More on Brooklyn Bridge Ventures: <a href="http://www.brooklynbridge.vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brooklynbridge.vc/</a> Transcript Available Here: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/brooklynbridgeTR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/brooklynbridgeTR </a>

Episode 32: Charlie O'Donnell, Founder and Sole Partner of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures | The Venture Capital Fund that invests exclusively in New York City startups

Lisa Skeete Tatum

Lisa Skeete Tatum, Founder and CEO of Landit, steps onto the New York Launch Pod to discuss her online platform to help women increase their success and engagement in the workplace while also helping companies develop and retain their female employees.Lisa first formulated the idea for Landit based on her own career “inflection point” after over a decade as a venture capitalist, Lisa found herself feeling a little “stuck” as she was deciding what her next chapter would be. Even with a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, an MBA from Harvard University and being selected as a Henry Crown Fellow as the Aspen Institute, Lisa found this inflection point to be quite challenging.Lisa was not alone in her feelings.  Today, we have the largest number of professional, educated women not firing on all cylinders.  According to Lisa, women are 51% of the workforce yet only 16% of upper management, with 90% of women experiencing workplace navigation issues.  In response to this problem, companies and women are left asking “where do we start?”  With a comprehensive and individually tailored platform, Landit provides a unique solution.Landit provides a ‘playbook’ that enables people to more successfully navigate the workplace by democratizing access to resources, tools and know-how. The platform elements such as executive coaching, personal profile building, matched opportunities, and other keys to success including building your board of advisors and personal brand.  By bundling all these resources together, Landit has blossomed into a turnkey way to make a major impact on individuals and companies alike.Listen to the episode to hear how Lisa was able to pull all the resources together, how Landit is transforming careers and workplaces, and how you can build a more fulfilling career.Transcript of the episode available here: http://nylaun.ch/LandItTrMore on Landit: https://landit.com/

Lisa Skeete Tatum, Founder and CEO of Landit, steps onto the New York Launch Pod to discuss her online platform to help women increase their success and engagement in the workplace while also helping companies develop and retain their female employees.Lisa first formulated the idea for Landit based on her own career “inflection point” after over a decade as a venture capitalist, Lisa found herself feeling a little “stuck” as she was deciding what her next chapter would be. Even with a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, an MBA from Harvard University and being selected as a Henry Crown Fellow as the Aspen Institute, Lisa found this inflection point to be quite challenging.Lisa was not alone in her feelings.  Today, we have the largest number of professional, educated women not firing on all cylinders.  According to Lisa, women are 51% of the workforce yet only 16% of upper management, with 90% of women experiencing workplace navigation issues.  In response to this problem, companies and women are left asking “where do we start?”  With a comprehensive and individually tailored platform, Landit provides a unique solution.Landit provides a ‘playbook’ that enables people to more successfully navigate the workplace by democratizing access to resources, tools and know-how. The platform elements such as executive coaching, personal profile building, matched opportunities, and other keys to success including building your board of advisors and personal brand.  By bundling all these resources together, Landit has blossomed into a turnkey way to make a major impact on individuals and companies alike.Listen to the episode to hear how Lisa was able to pull all the resources together, how Landit is transforming careers and workplaces, and how you can build a more fulfilling career.Transcript of the episode available here: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/LandItTr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/LandItTr</a> More on Landit: <a href="https://landit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://landit.com/</a>

Episode 30: Lisa Skeete Tatum, Founder of LandIt | The online platform to help women increase their success and engagement in the workplace

Ashley Mills

Mark Mullet

Ashley Mills and Mark Mullet, the Co-Founders of obé fitness, step on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss their online fitness platform and community. As consumers of boutique fitness classes in New York City, Mark and Ashley saw an opportunity to democratize their experience and make it accessible to anyone looking to get in a great workout. From there, obé was born, an app that brings high quality boutique fitness classes inside a consumer’s home at an accessible price point. Inspired by the workout VHS tapes of the 1980’s, obé reinvents the classic in-home workout to fit the millennial mindset of the person who wants it all.  Top New York City fitness talent (including Megan Roup, Madelaine O’Connell, and the Rickey sisters – Alyssa Rickey and Sammy Rickey) are able to train obé members all over the world from a studio located in DUMBO (the aesthetic of which was inspired by the artists James Turrel and Dan Flavin).  As an online app, members can workout at home, on a business trip, on vacation, or anywhere in between so they never have to miss a live class, which start at 6:00am ET, or a favorite class available on demand at any time.  And at $27 per month, obé offers an unlimited suite of 28 minute workouts that include Strength, Power, Dance Cardio, Sculpt,  HIIT, and yoga.  With high production values including bright colors, heart pounding beats, and instructors calling out members by name, obé has quickly become more than just a successful fitness platform, but also an engaged workout community with fans like Kelly Ripa, Daphne Oz, and Katie Lee. Listen to the episode as we go behind the scenes of obé and why Mark and Ashley decided to leave their high paying talent agency jobs to start the company, how they wake up so early, and a whole lot more. EXCLUSIVE FOR NEW YORK LAUNCH POD LISTENERS use code NYLAUNCH to get 50% off your first month in addition to a one week trial. More on obé: https://www.ourbodyelectric.com/ For a transcript of the episode please visit: https://nylaun.ch/obe_tr obé on Instagram: @obe_fitness

Ashley Mills and Mark Mullet, the Co-Founders of obé fitness, step on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss their online fitness platform and community. As consumers of boutique fitness classes in New York City, Mark and Ashley saw an opportunity to democratize their experience and make it accessible to anyone looking to get in a great workout. From there, obé was born, an app that brings high quality boutique fitness classes inside a consumer’s home at an accessible price point. Inspired by the workout VHS tapes of the 1980’s, obé reinvents the classic in-home workout to fit the millennial mindset of the person who wants it all.  Top New York City fitness talent (including Megan Roup, Madelaine O’Connell, and the Rickey sisters – Alyssa Rickey and Sammy Rickey) are able to train obé members all over the world from a studio located in DUMBO (the aesthetic of which was inspired by the artists James Turrel and Dan Flavin).  As an online app, members can workout at home, on a business trip, on vacation, or anywhere in between so they never have to miss a live class, which start at 6:00am ET, or a favorite class available on demand at any time.  And at $27 per month, obé offers an unlimited suite of 28 minute workouts that include Strength, Power, Dance Cardio, Sculpt,  HIIT, and yoga. With high production values including bright colors, heart pounding beats, and instructors calling out members by name, obé has quickly become more than just a successful fitness platform, but also an engaged workout community with fans like Kelly Ripa, Daphne Oz, and Katie Lee. Listen to the episode as we go behind the scenes of obé and why Mark and Ashley decided to leave their high paying talent agency jobs to start the company, how they wake up so early, and a whole lot more. EXCLUSIVE FOR NEW YORK LAUNCH POD LISTENERS use code NYLAUNCH to get 50% off your first month in addition to a one week trial. More on obé: <a href="https://www.ourbodyelectric.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ourbodyelectric.com/</a> For a transcript of the episode please visit: <a href="https://nylaun.ch/obe_tr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nylaun.ch/obe_tr</a> obé on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/obe_fitness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@obe_fitness</a>

Episode 47: Ashley Mills and Mark Mullet Co-Founders of obé | The online fitness platform and community with a celebrity following

Aaron Luo

Chen Wu

Aaron Luo and Carmen Chen Wu, Co-Founders of Caraa, step onto the New York Launch Pod to discuss their luxury handbag company, which sells accessories for the modern woman. Caraa blends quality design with functionality to create bags that look good while still meeting the needs of an active lifestyle.  Originally designed as the all purpose go everywhere gym bag, Caraa’s early success inspired them to apply their formula to a variety of everyday needs. They now sell over fifteen different styles in a range of colors and sizes including travel bags, satchels and totes. In this episode we discuss the inspiration behind the brand, their design process, Caraa’s unique place in the fashion industry and, at the end, a sneak peek at Caraa’s next big product.  For more on Caraa and to order your own bag visit:  caraasport.com  Use code: NYLAUNCH for 10% off your order! Transcript of this episode available at: nylaun.ch/caraatr

Aaron Luo and Carmen Chen Wu, Co-Founders of Caraa, step onto the New York Launch Pod to discuss their luxury handbag company, which sells accessories for the modern woman. Caraa blends quality design with functionality to create bags that look good while still meeting the needs of an active lifestyle.  Originally designed as the all purpose go everywhere gym bag, Caraa’s early success inspired them to apply their formula to a variety of everyday needs. They now sell over fifteen different styles in a range of colors and sizes including travel bags, satchels and totes. In this episode we discuss the inspiration behind the brand, their design process, Caraa’s unique place in the fashion industry and, at the end, a sneak peek at Caraa’s next big product.  For more on Caraa and to order your own bag visit:  <a href="http://caraasport.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">caraasport.com</a> Use code: NYLAUNCH for 10% off your order! Transcript of this episode available at: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/caraatr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nylaun.ch/caraatr</a>

Episode 58: Aaron Luo and Carmen Chen Wu, Co-Founders of Caraa | The luxury handbag company, which sells accessories for the modern woman

Dennis Gross

Dennis Gross Skincare

Dr. Dennis Gross steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss the founding of the Dr. Dennis Gross line of skin care products. There was not much innovation in the world of skin care products in the late 90’s.  According dermatologist, Dr. Dennis Gross, the skincare industry relied heavily on the use of glycolic acid which had a harsh effect on the skin.  The beauty industry even centered its marketing around how these harsh products were helpful to the skin.  However, as a chemist and researcher  by training Dr. Gross thought he could design a better solution and developed his first product, the Alpha Beta Peel.   Since then Dr. Gross has developed a line of over 40 products which are uniquely formulated to address gaps in the marketplace.  Listen to the episode to discover how Dr. Gross develops these unique products, how he was able to break into and change the ethos of the beauty industry, and a few tips for better skin care this summer and beyond! Mor on Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare:  https://drdennisgross.com/  Transcript of the episode available at: https://nylaun.ch/drgrosstr

Dr. Dennis Gross steps on to the New York Launch Pod to discuss the founding of the Dr. Dennis Gross line of skin care products. There was not much innovation in the world of skin care products in the late 90’s.  According dermatologist, Dr. Dennis Gross, the skincare industry relied heavily on the use of glycolic acid which had a harsh effect on the skin.  The beauty industry even centered its marketing around how these harsh products were helpful to the skin.  However, as a chemist and researcher  by training Dr. Gross thought he could design a better solution and developed his first product, the Alpha Beta Peel.  Since then Dr. Gross has developed a line of over 40 products which are uniquely formulated to address gaps in the marketplace.  Listen to the episode to discover how Dr. Gross develops these unique products, how he was able to break into and change the ethos of the beauty industry, and a few tips for better skin care this summer and beyond! Mor on Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare: <a href="https://drdennisgross.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drdennisgross.com/</a> Transcript of the episode available at: <a href="https://nylaun.ch/drgrosstr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nylaun.ch/drgrosstr</a>

Episode 54: Dr. Dennis Gross, Founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare | The story of the dermatologist who created a disruptive line of skin care products

Jurrien Swarts

Each year over 16 billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away, oftentimes only moments after someone finishes a coffee.When you think about how much paper and plastic there are in 16 BILLION coffee cups you might start recognizin Each year over 16 billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away, oftentimes only moments after someone finishes a coffee.  When you think about how much paper and plastic there are in 16 BILLION coffee cups you might start recognizing a problem. Jurrien Swarts co-founder of Stojo certainly did, and luckily, he decided to do something about it. Stojo is a sleek, collapsible coffee cup that allows you to take your coffee on the go. The genius behind the design is that before and after each use, you can collapse the cup to “stow” it away without bulkiness or mess. It’s environmentally friendly, incredibly convenient, and designed with the urban professional in mind.  To check out Stojo online and order your own check out: https://stojo.co/ and use code: NYLAUNCH for a limited time discount Transcript of this episode available at: https://nylaun.ch/stojotr

Each year over 16 billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away, oftentimes only moments after someone finishes a coffee.When you think about how much paper and plastic there are in 16 BILLION coffee cups you might start recognizin Each year over 16 billion disposable coffee cups are thrown away, oftentimes only moments after someone finishes a coffee. When you think about how much paper and plastic there are in 16 BILLION coffee cups you might start recognizing a problem. Jurrien Swarts co-founder of Stojo certainly did, and luckily, he decided to do something about it. Stojo is a sleek, collapsible coffee cup that allows you to take your coffee on the go. The genius behind the design is that before and after each use, you can collapse the cup to “stow” it away without bulkiness or mess. It’s environmentally friendly, incredibly convenient, and designed with the urban professional in mind. To check out Stojo online and order your own check out: <a href="https://stojo.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://stojo.co/</a> and use code: NYLAUNCH for a limited time discount Transcript of this episode available at: <a href="https://nylaun.ch/stojotr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nylaun.ch/stojotr</a>

Episode 55: Jurrien Swarts Co-Founder of Stojo | The collapsible and reusable coffee cup

Lee Hoffman

Lee Hoffman, co-founder of Heat Watch, steps onto the New York Launch Pod to discuss his boiler based technology company which is helping building owners save 20-30% on their fuel costs, reducing the city’s carbon footprint and making apartments more comfortable too!  Heat Watch works by monitoring and calibrating boilers to make sure they’re being used efficiently through machine learning technology. With sensors in every apartment and a personal monitoring system, Heat Watch makes sure that any heating issue is immediately identified and corrected while also ensuring that every apartment is a comfortable temperature. If you’ve ever had your apartment windows open in February because the heat is too high while your neighbor next door is freezing, you can see why this is no small deal. In this episode we discuss how Heat Watch is solving some of the most complicated and expensive problems for building owners, the positive impact its having on the environment, and a whole lot more! For more on Heat Watch visit: www.runwise.com Transcript of this episode available at: nylaun.ch/heatwatchtr

Lee Hoffman, co-founder of Heat Watch, steps onto the New York Launch Pod to discuss his boiler based technology company which is helping building owners save 20-30% on their fuel costs, reducing the city’s carbon footprint and making apartments more comfortable too! Heat Watch works by monitoring and calibrating boilers to make sure they’re being used efficiently through machine learning technology. With sensors in every apartment and a personal monitoring system, Heat Watch makes sure that any heating issue is immediately identified and corrected while also ensuring that every apartment is a comfortable temperature. If you’ve ever had your apartment windows open in February because the heat is too high while your neighbor next door is freezing, you can see why this is no small deal. In this episode we discuss how Heat Watch is solving some of the most complicated and expensive problems for building owners, the positive impact its having on the environment, and a whole lot more! For more on Heat Watch visit: <a href="http://www.runwise.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.runwise.com</a> Transcript of this episode available at: <a href="https://nylaun.ch/heatwatchtr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nylaun.ch/heatwatchtr</a><a href="http://heatwatch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>

Episode 60: Lee Hoffman, Co-Founder of Heat Watch | The boiler-based technology company which is helping building owners save 20-30% on their fuel costs and reducing the city’s carbon footprint

This summer we took an inside look at the New York office of the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship, also known as NFTE. NFTE is a non-profit organization providing educational entrepreneurship training to high school students from low-income, urban communities. This podcast is the story of high school students throughout their journey through an eight-week intensive training course over the summer. They are bright students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch and require teacher recommendations in order to participate in the program. But it’s also the story about people who are underrepresented in the entrepreneurship community, and who don’t get the flashy headlines (yet). We follow these students as they develop a business idea, earn revenue for the first time and overcome the unexpected challenges that come with entrepreneurship. By completing NFTE’s training, these students acquire business and life skills that will stay with them for the rest of their careers. To learn about NFTE, however, is more than to learn about what their students accomplish. There is a large community that supports the organization from companies that donate resources, individual professionals who donate their time to mentor, and alumni who return to the program to help in any way possible. The story of NFTE is also about how all these constituencies interact with one another and create an environment where everyone benefits. For more information about NFTE please visit: http://nfte.com/ For more information about the New York office of NFTE please visit http://nfte.com/offices/new-york-metro/ For a transcript of the episode please visit: http://nylaun.ch/NFTEtranscript

This summer we took an inside look at the New York office of the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship, also known as NFTE. NFTE is a non-profit organization providing educational entrepreneurship training to high school students from low-income, urban communities. This podcast is the story of high school students throughout their journey through an eight-week intensive training course over the summer. They are bright students who are eligible for free/reduced lunch and require teacher recommendations in order to participate in the program. But it’s also the story about people who are underrepresented in the entrepreneurship community, and who don’t get the flashy headlines (yet). We follow these students as they develop a business idea, earn revenue for the first time and overcome the unexpected challenges that come with entrepreneurship. By completing NFTE’s training, these students acquire business and life skills that will stay with them for the rest of their careers. To learn about NFTE, however, is more than to learn about what their students accomplish. There is a large community that supports the organization from companies that donate resources, individual professionals who donate their time to mentor, and alumni who return to the program to help in any way possible. The story of NFTE is also about how all these constituencies interact with one another and create an environment where everyone benefits. For more information about NFTE please visit: <a href="http://nfte.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nfte.com/</a> For more information about the New York office of NFTE please visit <a href="http://nfte.com/offices/new-york-metro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nfte.com/offices/new-york-metro/</a> For a transcript of the episode please visit: <a href="http://nylaun.ch/NFTEtranscript" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nylaun.ch/NFTEtranscript</a>

Episode 39: A Summer Inside the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) | The non-profit organization providing educational entrepreneurship training to high school students from low-income, urban communities.

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