Portfolio construction is one of the most important and least discussed aspects of venture investing. The individual investment decisions matter enormously, but the portfolio-level choices — how much concentration versus diversification, how much sector focus versus breadth, how much early-stage versus growth — determine the overall return profile of an investor’s work. Vancouver-based investor Yazan […]

A successful facial plastic surgery practice in New York and a sustained record of international humanitarian missions might seem difficult to maintain simultaneously. For Dr. Andrew Jacono, a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon, the two have not only coexisted but have reinforced each other over the course of his career. The skills he has developed […]

Burak Basel is not the kind of entrepreneur who builds for the sake of building. His career—spanning financial services, technology, and multi-jurisdictional business development—reflects a consistent purpose: creating organizations that solve genuine problems for clients who have historically been underserved by incumbent institutions. This purposeful orientation has shaped both the businesses he has built and […]

Berkshire Hathaway does not typically invest in toy companies, but Jazwares arrived in its portfolio through a particular chain of events. Alleghany Capital Corporation first took a stake in Jazwares in 2014 and acquired a majority interest in 2016. Both transactions allowed founder Judd Zebersky to retain control of day-to-day operations. When Berkshire acquired Alleghany […]

When Squishmallows began spreading across TikTok, drawing celebrity fans and generating millions of sales, the brand had already been in Jazwares’ hands for only a short time. Jazwares acquired Kellytoy in 2020, and with it, the rights to the soft, round plush figures with individual names, birthdays, and backstories that would become one of the […]

The distance between co-founding a telemedicine startup in Asia and advising the U.S. Department of Defense on technology modernization might look wide on paper. For Justin Fulcher, the distance is shorter than it appears. Both domains required building systems that earn trust in regulated environments where accountability is not optional. Healthcare as a Starting Point […]

Oil and gas exploration carries inherent financial risk, which makes investor relations a critical part of any energy company’s long-term viability. Gulf Coast Western has addressed this challenge directly, building a reputation grounded in disciplined operations and transparent communication. Gulf Coast Western reviews from clients and partners reflect a company that understands how to manage […]

The decision Judd Zebersky made in 1997 was not obviously sensible. He had a law degree from the University of Miami, a firm he had built himself, and a stable professional trajectory. He walked away from all of it to make toys. His wife, as Zebersky tells it, told him to follow his dreams. He […]