Speaking Testimonials

"Mike and Kass brought humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom to our stage—shifting minds and sparking action. Their authenticity lit up the room and elevated every moment of our Innovation Summit and Pitch."
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Jennifer Sampson
President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
"If you are not following Kass and Mike, two of the best founders and investors sharing their advice, you are missing out! [They] are insightful, inspiring, authentic, transparent and so entertaining!"
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Tami Holzman
Founder, @queenconnector
"Kass and Mike brought an incredible energy to the panel, engaging the audience with their insightful perspectives and genuine passion on being entrepreneurs. Their ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and humor made the session both informative and enjoyable. Their dynamic interaction and complementary expertise left a lasting impression, making them standout speakers of the event."
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Ed Reitler
Managing Partner, Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLP
"Their story is not just inspiring; it's a testament to the power of perseverance, the impact of visionary leadership and the beauty of struggling.  But most importantly, Kass and Mike are wonderful human beings.  Big hearts filled with empathy give Kass and Mike a unique ability to connect with people, inspire teams, and drive transformative change. Their insights are a goldmine for anyone looking to start a company."
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Jimmy Nguyen
Founder & CEO, New Win Global
"Kass and Mike are exceptional. Their combination of experience, IQ, and EQ make them the ideal speakers at any event. Our attendees are a tough crowd - every single one had built and sold a business -  they hate fluff. Folks emerged with tears in their eyes and smiles on their faces - of course, it was the magic of Kass and Mike."
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Grant Gittlin
Founder, Lasagna & ChapterX
"Kass and Mike are wildly successful entrepreneurs who have been instrumental in guiding me and countless other entrepreneurs. Their mentorship and advice are a blend of strategic brilliance and heartfelt support. They have a rare ability to turn challenges into opportunities, making them invaluable to the entrepreneurial community. Having lived the stressful life of entrepreneurs, they bring to every conversation a whole-person approach that I haven’t been able to find anywhere else."
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Matt Britton
CEO, Suzy
""Kass and Mike Lazerow are not only two of the greatest founders I've ever worked with, but they’re also two of the greatest humans I've ever met. Their ability to build businesses and relationships and navigate not just the easy stuff but the hard stuff is unparalleled.
They are the OGs of New York, and they wear that title with pride.

Every conversation I've ever had with Kass and Mike, I've walked away wiser. My partners have walked away with...
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Josh Rahn
Cofounder and Managing Partner, Oceans Venture Capital
"Kass and Mike delivered an engaging, raw, and frequently hilarious keynote interview at the Primary NYC Summit that resonated deeply with both founders and investors. Their unfiltered insights into the messy realities of building businesses captivated the room. They brought humor, authenticity, and invaluable lessons about how to succeed as an entrepreneur. It was humbling and practical, and at the same time enlightening and inspiring. And it left me dying to read the book! "
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Brad Svrulga
Cofounder & General Partner, Primary Venture Partners
"Kass and Mike’s stories, rich with real-life examples and lessons, capture the grit and tenacity necessary to succeed as entrepreneurs. They brought a humanity and humility to our global summit in Barcelona that not only inspired our hard-charging members but also resonated with spouses and key associates unlike any other speakers we have hosted, garnering them a near perfect speaker score. They came prepared with content created specifically for our discerning attendees, balanced with euphoric highs and gut-wrenching lows, and were generous with their time before and after their talk. I can’t recommend Kass and Mike more highly for any event you are hosting. They are proof that when looking at life through their lens, 1+1 can equal 11!"
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Erik Dochtermann
YPO Marketing Network Board Member, YPO Global Marketing Summit 2024 Champion
"Kass and Mike Lazerow have created something rare - a book packed with actionable insights and refreshing authenticity that is also just fun to read. Alumni Ventures has over 1,300 active portfolio companies. We made this a must-read for all our founders. And there is no need to wait for the audiobook - this is a page-turner and serves as a reference guide you'll want to revisit at least once a quarter."
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Jin Kim
Executive Vice President, Alumni Ventures
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Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story
In this honest account, Kass & Mike will tell you the crap you can expect to find in the $h!t-filled fields, how to avoid stepping in some of it, and how to scrape off the rest.
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