Home: Dix Hills, NY. Age: Forty. Profession: Private equity. Organization: HLV Ventures. Title: Founder. Significant other: Brittany Venturino.
Current project: SpaceX. Recent professional development: Following developments surrounding the anticipated SpaceX IPO. Latest accomplishment: Building HLV Ventures. Latest contribution to others: Supporting St. Matthew’s Church. What’s been your big (or biggest) leap? Launching HLV Ventures. Hobbies: Golf and family time.
Personality profile: Trustworthy, honest, giving and caring. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Dependable. Moral compass: I trust my gut. How do you define a perfect friendship? Being there for each other no matter what. How do you define an ideal business relationship? A relationship that works for both parties. What is your greatest joy? My kids. What is your guilty pleasure? Golf. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Nurses and doctors. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Investments. What is at the top of your bucket list? Attending the Super Bowl. How do you relieve stress? Golf and workouts. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? A beach.
What was your first paying job? Working at a pizza place. What was your favorite college course? Criminal justice and finance. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? G.I. Joe. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Big Short. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? My kids’ artwork. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My father-in-law. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Work harder. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Work harder. What is your go-to source of news and information? X. What company or organization do you most admire? Dog adoption organizations.
What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? 9/11.
What mega-trend most excites you? AI. What mega-trend most concerns you? AI.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? The Uphill Battle. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Leonardo DiCaprio. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Uncle Bill. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A cop. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My pets. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? At home with my family. What advice would you give your younger self? It’s going to be hard, but you’ll make it. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.
