Shark, Matt Higgins: Attacking Entrepreneurship | E145

Published: Dec. 13, 2021, 5 a.m.

b"Ever wonder what investors look for in up and coming entrepreneurs?\\nIn this episode we are talking with Matt Higgins! Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor as co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins, an Executive Fellow at the\\xa0Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course \\u201cMoving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer,\\u201d and was\\xa0a Guest Shark on ABC\\u2019s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show\\xa0Shark Tank\\xa0seasons 10-11.\\nMatt co founded New York City based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries \\u2013 including several of Fast Company\\u2019s Most Innovative Companies. RSE has successfully backed many challenger brands from inception, including RESY, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; and the International Champions Cup, the largest privately owned soccer tournament featuring Europe\\u2019s top clubs. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, founded by digital marketing expert Gary Vaynerchuk, and a partner in early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE.\\nIn today\\u2019s episode, we hear about Matt\\u2019s childhood and journey to entrepreneurship. We\\u2019ll also discuss Matt\\u2019s work with NFTs and how he began RSE Ventures. We\\u2019ll also hear Matt\\u2019s thoughts on \\u201cThe Great Resignation\\u201d during COVID, and what he looks for in entrepreneurs! If you want to level up your entrepreneurial skills, keep listening!\\n\\nSponsored By:\\n\\nCharles Schwab - Learn more at Schwab.com/plan\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations\\nShopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify\\u2019s entire suite of features.\\nStoryWorth - Go to storyworth.com/yap and save $10 on your first purchase!\\n\\nSocial Media:\\n\\nFollow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting\\nReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com\\nFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/\\nFollow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala\\nFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha\\nCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com\\n\\nTimestamps:\\n\\n00:47- Matt\\u2019s Childhood and How It Molded Him\\n08:39- Matt\\u2019s First Job and How He Got There\\n11:19- The Importance of Quitting\\n16:46- How Mortality Has Shaped Matt\\n23:50- Matt\\u2019s Journey to Entrepreneurship\\n27:42- The Future of NFTs and Matt\\u2019s Work With Them\\n35:57- RSE Ventures and How It Began\\xa0\\n44:27- How Matt Manages His Investments\\n50:08- When to Consider an Investor\\n54:47- What Matt Looks for in Entrepreneurs\\n01:03:51- Matt on The Great Resignation Post COVID\\n01:07:75- Matt\\u2019s Take on Gen Z\\n01:11:12- Matt\\u2019s Secret to Profiting in Life\\n\\nMentioned In The Episode:\\n\\nMatt\\u2019s LinkedIn: matt-higgins-rse"