A Curated event that brings together startups, accelerators, and
innovators — in a select group of categories — with investors, VCs, social entrepreneurs, influencers, analysts and the media.
Hosted by ShowStoppers – the global leader in producing press and business events in the United States, Europe and Asia — for more than 25 years.
Nicholas Zaldastani is the Managing Director of Zaldastani Ventures and a Mentor Capitalist leveraging his venture capital and serial entrepreneurial experiences.
He has contributed to the growth of companies including Oracle, Ogilvy and Mather Advertising, SABA Software, Salary.com, World Energy, BrainTap Technologies, Reddep Labs, and CrocPond.com. In addition to his operational experience, Nicholas focuses on great investment opportunities and brings solid returns to his investors. Nicholas received a BS in Engineering from Duke University, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and is on the Board of Duke’s Engineering School.
I have launched over 20 businesses that have grown to over $100 million in sales each, have been involved in more than a dozen public companies, and have launched over 500 products generating more than $5 billion in sales worldwide with iconic brands and celebrities such as Jack Lalanne, Tony Little, George Foreman, and the new I-Grow hair restoration product on QVC.
As a successful entrepreneur over the last 40 years, I’ve been involved in numerous projects including being:
– An Original Shark on the ABC hit, Emmy winning TV show, “Shark Tank.”
– The Inventor of the Infomercial, As Seen On TV Pioneer.
– Co- Founder of the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA).
– Co- Founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).
My businesses have resulted in extensive experience all over the world in a variety of markets, including the opening of distribution outlets in over 100 countries worldwide. My success led Mark Burnett to hand pick me to become an Original Shark on Shark Tank where I filmed over 175 segments.
Currently, I am working with companies to increase distribution; analyze electronic retailing opportunities; effectively market on digital, social media, TV, radio, or print; source manufacturing; celebrity relationships; open up my rolodex; and we have been able to 10 X the stock price of several public companies.
In today’s competitive world, companies cannot operate the way they have in the past because of the advancements in technology and the digital marketplace. We aim to provide the advice and expertise on how to navigate the constantly changing distribution and marketing outlets. And I aim to bring my rolodex and relationships to all companies I work with, including help in financing, like he did with Russell Simmons and Celsius: http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2015/04/21/celsius-lands-16m-celebrity-investment.html
Japan External Trade Organization (日本貿易振興機構 Nihon Bōeki Shinkōkikō, also ジェトロ JETRO) is an Independent Administrative Institution established by Japan Export Trade Research Organization as a nonprofit corporation in Osaka in February 1952, reorganized under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in 1958 (later the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry or METI), and became an Independent Administrative Institution in 2003 to consolidate Japan’s efforts in export promotion. The government has provided more than half of JETRO’s annual operating budget. As of May 2011, JETRO maintained seventy-three offices in fifty-five countries, as well as thirty-six regional offices in Japan, with a total staff of 1,500. Its main office is located in the Ark Mori Building in Akasaka, Tokyo. Initially, JETRO’s activities focused mainly on promoting exports to other countries. As exporters established themselves in world markets and the balance of trade turned from deficit to surplus, however, JETRO’s role shifted to encompass more varied activities. These have included the furtherance of mutual understanding with trading partners, import promotion, liaison between small businesses in Japan and their overseas counterparts, and data dissemination. Import promotion services have included publications, promotion of trade fairs, seminars, and trade missions.
JETRO also provides information and support to foreign companies looking for successful entry and expansion in the Japanese market. JETRO provides a wide range of services, such as timely market intelligence, extensive business development support, and relevant business events, designed to encourage new business between foreign companies and Japan. JETRO also provides current information on the laws and regulations surrounding new business operation in Japan to assist companies in expanding their business to Japan.
Gust is a global SaaS funding platform for the sourcing and management of early-stage investments. Gust enables skilled entrepreneurs to collaborate with the smartest investors and angel investor networks by virtually supporting all aspects of the investment relationship, from initial pitch to successful exit. The SaaS funding platform is endorsed by the world’s leading business angel and venture capital associations, and powers over 1,000 investment organizations in 80+ countries. More than 200,000 startups have already used the funding platform to connect and collaborate with over 45,000 investors. The company was founded in 2004 under the name Angelsoft and is privately held. Gust is based in New York, New York, with a European office in London, United Kingdom.
The New York Angels is a member led organization committed to finding, funding and mentoring great young companies from pitch through a successful exit.
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