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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John Williams composing

Leadership Behind the Screen

There’s a thread running through some of the biggest movies ever made, from Jaws to Harry Potter, and you’ll … Read more

The Underrated Key to Success

I’m not saying skills and knowledge are overrated, but there’s one thing just as critical… Being in the room … Read more
Shaun Gordon, hustling in the year 2000 doing telesales

Hustling: Why Patience Pays Off

Wondering when the hustle ends? Remember that patience pays. It may even take a decade. In college, I took … Read more

11 Regrets When Selling Your Business

Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you can make, and I want sellers to do … Read more
Don't celebrate when you buy out a company

Why You Shouldn’t Celebrate Buying a Company

Unpopular opinion: Don’t celebrate when you buy a company. You haven’t done anything yet. The paradox is the seller’s … Read more
the day we saved 1000 jobs

The Day We Saved 1,000 Jobs: A Leadership Journey

Imagine being on the verge of losing everything—not just your business and all your savings you put into it, … Read more