Selected ventures & projects
I’ve been fortunate to build companies, media brands, and experiments at the edge of technology. Here are a few highlights.
Startups
Lore.com
AI insights, newsletter (31k+ readers) & emerging holding company.
Binded
Copyright protection on the blockchain – acquired by Pixsy.
QuickCoin
2013 – First social Bitcoin wallet.
Gamify
Early gamification platform – coined the term “gamify”.
Blockai
Blockchain browser & publishing tools (precursor to Binded).
GameStreamer
Cloud-gaming distribution platform (raised $10 M).
Prototypes & Experiments
Movie Collaboration Platform
Prototype for collaborative script‑writing & funding.
NFT Social Network
Early experiment in social NFTs (2021).
Earlier companies
Tour de Home
Real‑estate management business (Florida, 2007).
Ramen Underground
Top‑rated ramen shop in San Francisco (sold).
Lore Pictures
Attempted crypto‑funded movie studio with Barrie Osborne.
Advisory & misc.
Gaikai
Cloud‑gaming platform (acquired by Sony for $380 M).
OverWolf
In‑game overlay platform.
Thiel 20 Under 20
Mentor to fellowship cohort.