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."

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!"

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."

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."

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."

Grant Gittlin

Founder, Lasagna & ChapterX

Kass & Mike Recognition

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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"Kass and Mike’s transparency and expertise shine through every page—this is entrepreneurship as it’s meant to be understood."

- Ron Conway

Founder & Managing Partner, SV Angel

"If you're building a company, you want Kass and Mike in your corner. Their startup and life journey offers a rare glimpse into true resilience, ingenuity, and heart—a chance to learn from the best."

- Karin Klein

Founding Partner, Bloomberg Beta

"With their signature blend of honesty and experience, Kass and Mike deliver a powerful narrative that captures, unlike any book on the topic, what it means to be an entrepreneur."

- Kevin Colleran

Managing Director, Slow Ventures & Early Facebook Employee

"Mike and Kass have crafted a masterpiece that uses poignant stories to share invaluable lessons for anyone serious about succeeding as an entrepreneur."

- Rick Farman

Founder, Superfly

"I have lived Kass and Mike’s cheat codes for entrepreneurs as a product leader at Buddy Media. They worked for me and they will work for you. The lessons they share in Shoveling $h!t have informed my success at Sure and I will take them with me forever."

- Wayne Slavin

Cofounder & CEO, Sure

"An unflinching look at what it really takes to succeed. Kass and Mike dive into the crap every entrepreneur has to deal with building a business and emerge with hard-won lessons about starting, managing, pivoting—and learning to love the shovel along the way."

- Scott Galloway

Professor NYU Stern School of Business, Host Prof G Pod & Co-host Pivot Podcast

"Mike and Kass is the greatest partnership I've ever been lucky enough to witness in person. Not just in business but in life, they bring out the best in each other and all of those around them. This book is a wonderful map to success both personal and professional from two of the most special people I know."

- Seth Meyers

Host, Late Night with Seth Meyers

"The world needs to be exposed to Kass and Mike. Entrepreneurs who don’t devour this book are grossly negligent."

- Gary Vaynerchuk

Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia & CEO of, VeeFriends

"Kass and Mike have been invaluable to me as a first-time entrepreneur. Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story captures the universal entrepreneurial journey in an authentic, insightful, and undeniably powerful way."

- Mike Cessario

Founder & CEO, Liquid Death

"Kass and Mike’s transparency and expertise shine through every page—this is entrepreneurship as it’s meant to be understood."

- Ron Conway

Founder & Managing Partner, SV Angel

"If you're building a company, you want Kass and Mike in your corner. Their startup and life journey offers a rare glimpse into true resilience, ingenuity, and heart—a chance to learn from the best."

- Karin Klein

Founding Partner, Bloomberg Beta

"With their signature blend of honesty and experience, Kass and Mike deliver a powerful narrative that captures, unlike any book on the topic, what it means to be an entrepreneur."

- Kevin Colleran

Managing Director, Slow Ventures & Early Facebook Employee

"Mike and Kass have crafted a masterpiece that uses poignant stories to share invaluable lessons for anyone serious about succeeding as an entrepreneur."

- Rick Farman

Founder, Superfly

"I have lived Kass and Mike’s cheat codes for entrepreneurs as a product leader at Buddy Media. They worked for me and they will work for you. The lessons they share in Shoveling $h!t have informed my success at Sure and I will take them with me forever."

- Wayne Slavin

Cofounder & CEO, Sure

"An unflinching look at what it really takes to succeed. Kass and Mike dive into the crap every entrepreneur has to deal with building a business and emerge with hard-won lessons about starting, managing, pivoting—and learning to love the shovel along the way."

- Scott Galloway

Professor NYU Stern School of Business, Host Prof G Pod & Co-host Pivot Podcast

"Mike and Kass is the greatest partnership I've ever been lucky enough to witness in person. Not just in business but in life, they bring out the best in each other and all of those around them. This book is a wonderful map to success both personal and professional from two of the most special people I know."

- Seth Meyers

Host, Late Night with Seth Meyers

"The world needs to be exposed to Kass and Mike. Entrepreneurs who don’t devour this book are grossly negligent."

- Gary Vaynerchuk

Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia & CEO of, VeeFriends

"Kass and Mike have been invaluable to me as a first-time entrepreneur. Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story captures the universal entrepreneurial journey in an authentic, insightful, and undeniably powerful way."

- Mike Cessario

Founder & CEO, Liquid Death

"Kass and Mike’s transparency and expertise shine through every page—this is entrepreneurship as it’s meant to be understood."

- Ron Conway

Founder & Managing Partner, SV Angel

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