I invest in founders and family businesses to triple their growth.
I’m the Founder and Managing Partner of Astria Elevate, a company that invests in founder and family-owned businesses with an emphasis on operational excellence.
I’m also the Founder and Managing Partner of AGI Partners, a private investment firm based in New York City, with the core objective of growing outstanding mid-sized companies.
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The juggler, the mouse, and Claude: An AI origin story from the 1930s
Anthropic just raised a monster $13 Billion Series F funding round at an estimated valuation of $183 Billion (as … Read more
Judi Sheppard Missett Jazzercised So Jane Fonda Could Feel the Burn
In 1969, when most women’s exercise consisted of basic calisthenics and leisurely strolls, Judi Sheppard Missett quietly laid the foundation for a … Read more
Discover The Forgotten Pioneer of AI and His Warning from 1947
Imagine This as a Teenager… Norbert Wiener’s father (Leo) originally went to medical school in Warsaw, Poland before emigrating to the United … Read more
10 Ways to turn failures into lessons
Do you ever wonder how some people bounce back stronger after setbacks while others stay down? They’re able to … Read more
Reunions vs Reuniting: Why going back can move you forward
Do you have a high school (or other) reunion coming up? Are you skipping it? You wouldn’t be alone. … Read more
The Delicate Dance Between Seeing and Believing
Imagine seeing a company with a polished pitch deck, an enthusiastic and capable team that is pursuing a promising … Read more
How to give notice like a star
New professional opportunities are exciting. You’re about to embark on a new journey, hopefully with greater prospects than the … Read more
OG Entrepreneur: Josephine Cochrane.
Josephine Cochrane’s story isn’t just about inventing a machine—it’s about overcoming obstacles, breaking barriers, and leaving a legacy we rely on daily. … Read more
Learning, NOt Losing
Do you ever wonder how some people bounce back stronger after setbacks while others stay down? They’re able to … Read more
Getting in the room is a skill
I’m not saying skills and knowledge are overrated, but something else matters just as much. You can have an … Read more