Shane Neman - Serial Entrepreneur & Founder of Neman Ventures | The Business of Partying
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➡️ About The Guest
Shane Neman is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor. After graduating from NYU with a computer science degree, he founded EZ Texting, an SMS marketing platform that he grew and eventually sold for a significant return. Shane’s next venture, JoonBug, an event discovery and ticketing platform, also saw a successful acquisition. As the founder of Neman Ventures, Shane has backed over 50 startups, including notable companies like Impossible Foods, AG1, and Convoy.
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https://www.instagram.com/shaneneman/
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➡️ Books
https://www.amazon.com/Nightlife-Lessons-Conquered-Business-Partying/dp/1637556810/
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Shane’s Background
05:50 - First Business Motivation
09:15 - Med School Decision
11:27 - Leaving Med School
16:15 - Early Setbacks at 23
21:20 - Revenue from TECHSEC Events
30:56 - Text Marketing in 2024
34:15 - Sponsor: Hustle & Flowchart
34:57 - Going All In, Staying Detached
38:00 - EZ Texting’s Growth
45:30 - Shane’s Investor Edge
53:22 - Investor & Decision Maker
