Shark, Matt Higgins: Attacking Entrepreneurship | E145
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Ever wonder what investors look for in up and coming entrepreneurs?
In 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 Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer,” and was a Guest Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank seasons 10-11.
Matt 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 – including several of Fast Company’s 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’s 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.
In today’s episode, we hear about Matt’s childhood and journey to entrepreneurship. We’ll also discuss Matt’s work with NFTs and how he began RSE Ventures. We’ll also hear Matt’s thoughts on “The Great Resignation” during COVID, and what he looks for in entrepreneurs! If you want to level up your entrepreneurial skills, keep listening!
Sponsored By:
Charles Schwab - Learn more at Schwab.com/plan
Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations
Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.
StoryWorth - Go to storyworth.com/yap and save $10 on your first purchase!
Social Media:
Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting
Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com
Follow Hala on Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha
Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com
Mentioned In The Episode:
Matt’s LinkedIn: matt-higgins-rse
Raw Description
<p>Ever wonder what investors look for in up and coming entrepreneurs?</p><p>In 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 Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer,” and was a Guest Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show <strong><em>Shark Tank </em></strong>seasons 10-11.</p><p>Matt 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 – including several of Fast Company’s 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’s 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.</p><p>In today’s episode, we hear about Matt’s childhood and journey to entrepreneurship. We’ll also discuss Matt’s work with NFTs and how he began RSE Ventures. We’ll also hear Matt’s thoughts on “The Great Resignation” during COVID, and what he looks for in entrepreneurs! If you want to level up your entrepreneurial skills, keep listening!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsored By:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Charles Schwab - Learn more at </strong><a href="http://schwab.com/plan"><strong>Schwab.com/plan</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Jordan Harbinger - Check out </strong><a href="http://jordanharbinger.com/start"><strong>jordanharbinger.com/start</strong></a><strong> for some episode recommendations</strong></p><p><strong>Shopify - Go to </strong><a href="http://shopify.com/profiting"><strong>shopify.com/profiting</strong></a><strong> for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.</strong></p><p><strong>StoryWorth - Go to </strong><a href="http://storyworth.com/yap"><strong>storyworth.com/yap</strong></a><strong> and save $10 on your first purchase!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Social Media:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Follow YAP on IG: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyoungandprofiting">www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting</a></p><p>Reach out to Hala directly at <a href="mailto:Hala@YoungandProfiting.com">Hala@YoungandProfiting.com</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Linkedin:<a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fhtaha%2F"> www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Instagram: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyapwithhala">www.instagram.com/yapwithhala</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha</p><p>Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: <a href="http://www.youngandprofiting.com">www.youngandprofiting.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:47- Matt’s Childhood and How It Molded Him</p><p>08:39- Matt’s First Job and How He Got There</p><p>11:19- The Importance of Quitting</p><p>16:46- How Mortality Has Shaped Matt</p><p>23:50- Matt’s Journey to Entrepreneurship</p><p>27:42- The Future of NFTs and Matt’s Work With Them</p><p>35:57- RSE Ventures and How It Began </p><p>44:27- How Matt Manages His Investments</p><p>50:08- When to Consider an Investor</p><p>54:47- What Matt Looks for in Entrepreneurs</p><p>01:03:51- Matt on The Great Resignation Post COVID</p><p>01:07:75- Matt’s Take on Gen Z</p><p>01:11:12- Matt’s Secret to Profiting in Life</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned In The Episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Matt’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/">matt-higgins-rse</a></p>
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Show Notes
Ever wonder what investors look for in up and coming entrepreneurs?
In 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 Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer,” and was a Guest Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank seasons 10-11.
Matt 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 – including several of Fast Company’s 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’s 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.
In today’s episode, we hear about Matt’s childhood and journey to entrepreneurship. We’ll also discuss Matt’s work with NFTs and how he began RSE Ventures. We’ll also hear Matt’s thoughts on “The Great Resignation” during COVID, and what he looks for in entrepreneurs! If you want to level up your entrepreneurial skills, keep listening!
Sponsored By:
Charles Schwab - Learn more at Schwab.com/plan
Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations
Shopify - Go to shopify.com/profiting for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.
StoryWorth - Go to storyworth.com/yap and save $10 on your first purchase!
Social Media:
Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting
Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com
Follow Hala on Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha
Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com
Mentioned In The Episode:
Matt’s LinkedIn: matt-higgins-rse
Raw Description
<p>Ever wonder what investors look for in up and coming entrepreneurs?</p><p>In 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 Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer,” and was a Guest Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show <strong><em>Shark Tank </em></strong>seasons 10-11.</p><p>Matt 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 – including several of Fast Company’s 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’s 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.</p><p>In today’s episode, we hear about Matt’s childhood and journey to entrepreneurship. We’ll also discuss Matt’s work with NFTs and how he began RSE Ventures. We’ll also hear Matt’s thoughts on “The Great Resignation” during COVID, and what he looks for in entrepreneurs! If you want to level up your entrepreneurial skills, keep listening!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsored By:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Charles Schwab - Learn more at </strong><a href="http://schwab.com/plan"><strong>Schwab.com/plan</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Jordan Harbinger - Check out </strong><a href="http://jordanharbinger.com/start"><strong>jordanharbinger.com/start</strong></a><strong> for some episode recommendations</strong></p><p><strong>Shopify - Go to </strong><a href="http://shopify.com/profiting"><strong>shopify.com/profiting</strong></a><strong> for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.</strong></p><p><strong>StoryWorth - Go to </strong><a href="http://storyworth.com/yap"><strong>storyworth.com/yap</strong></a><strong> and save $10 on your first purchase!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Social Media:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Follow YAP on IG: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyoungandprofiting">www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting</a></p><p>Reach out to Hala directly at <a href="mailto:Hala@YoungandProfiting.com">Hala@YoungandProfiting.com</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Linkedin:<a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fhtaha%2F"> www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Instagram: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fyapwithhala">www.instagram.com/yapwithhala</a></p><p>Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha</p><p>Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: <a href="http://www.youngandprofiting.com">www.youngandprofiting.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:47- Matt’s Childhood and How It Molded Him</p><p>08:39- Matt’s First Job and How He Got There</p><p>11:19- The Importance of Quitting</p><p>16:46- How Mortality Has Shaped Matt</p><p>23:50- Matt’s Journey to Entrepreneurship</p><p>27:42- The Future of NFTs and Matt’s Work With Them</p><p>35:57- RSE Ventures and How It Began </p><p>44:27- How Matt Manages His Investments</p><p>50:08- When to Consider an Investor</p><p>54:47- What Matt Looks for in Entrepreneurs</p><p>01:03:51- Matt on The Great Resignation Post COVID</p><p>01:07:75- Matt’s Take on Gen Z</p><p>01:11:12- Matt’s Secret to Profiting in Life</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned In The Episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Matt’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/">matt-higgins-rse</a></p>