Kass & Mike

Kass & Mike

Business Consulting and Services

New York, New York 558 followers

Entrepreneurs, Investors & Philanthropists. Cofounders Golf.com & Buddy Media Authors of Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story.

About us

Kass & Mike are serial entrepreneurs and investors best known as the co-founders of Golf.com and Buddy Media, a software company sold to Salesforce.com for $745 million. With decades of experience in building businesses and supporting others as investors and advisors, they are highly sought-after public speakers, writers, and podcast guests. After selling Golf.com to Time Warner in 2006, Kass & Mike co-founded Buddy Media, which became the world's leading social media marketing platform. In 2012, Salesforce acquired Buddy Media, marking a significant milestone in their entrepreneurial journey. Since selling Buddy Media, Kass & Mike have focused on investing in and advising the world's most innovative founders. They have supported 100+ early-stage startups, including Scopely, which sold to Savvy Games for $5 billion in 2022, and Liquid Death, a canned water company with a mission to combat plastic pollution. As angel investors and advisors, Kass & Mike bring a wealth of knowledge to every venture. They are passionate about helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals and navigate the challenges of scaling a business in today's competitive market. Kass & Mike are active speakers on entrepreneurship, startup growth, effective team building and management, and creating a strong company culture. They are also prolific writers and have contributed to various publications, sharing their expertise on business and innovation. Their upcoming book, Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story, chronicles their entrepreneurial journey and the lessons they've learned along the way. In addition to their professional endeavors, Kass & Mike are dedicated philanthropists, supporting numerous charitable causes and initiatives such as Cycle for Survival, Riley’s Way, and Pencils of Promise just to name a few. They live in NYC with their three grown children (Myles, Cole, and Vivian) and rescue dogs (Cece and Gizmo). For all speaking and podcast inquiries, please contact: press@kassandmike.com.

Website
https://kassandmike.com/
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2024
Specialties
Entrepreneurship, Angel Investing, Startup Mentorship, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Leadership Development, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Podcasting, Philanthropy, Business Growth, Team Building, Sales Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Investment Strategy, Risk Management, Business Transformation, Startup Ecosystems, Business Resilience, and Podcasts

Locations

Employees at Kass & Mike

Updates

  • We were thrilled to visit our friends at the New York Stock Exchange this week. Walking onto the trading floor felt like a full-circle moment in our journey as an entrepreneur. I (Mike) vividly remember visiting the NYSE as a kid with my stepfather, awestruck by the energy, the shouting traders, and the sheer magnitude of the world's financial heart. Back then, I could only imagine what it would mean to one day engage with this historic institution in a meaningful way. Fast forward and I’ve had many great moments at the exchange. I served on the leadership team of a NYSE company, Salesforce. And have been a part of several IPOs as an investor. Returning now to discuss our book, Shoveling $H!T: A Love Story, and reflect on the entrepreneurial journey was surreal. The NYSE, founded in 1792, isn’t just a stock exchange—it’s a symbol of possibility and ambition. It represents the countless entrepreneurs who dared to dream big, faced obstacles head-on, and took their companies public, turning visions into reality. It is the light at the top of the mountain entrepreneurs strive to reach. For us, it’s a reminder of the grit and resilience required to build something from the ground up and the limitless potential when that hard work and all the shoveling of $H!T pays off. This experience was both humbling and inspiring—proof that anything is possible with enough determination. Stay tuned for some exciting news from NYSE and us about our book. Fun stuff in the works! #NYSE #Entrepreneurship #DreamBig #FullCircleMoment

  • Our book, Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story, is now available for pre-order: www.shovelingshit.com Pre-Order NOW and get more than $350 in FREE Bonuses! These bonuses include early access to several chapters, the Entrepreneur Kit—the ultimate toolkit to fast-track your success, a private invitation to our community, the Founders Farm, and a behind the scenes video with Seth Meyers, host of Late Night with Seth Meyers, who dives deep into our journey and uncovers the inspiration that fueled our mission.   The book is part memoir and part guide. It is our love story and our ode to the hard work, the tough sacrifices, the messy realities, and the glorious triumphs of brave entrepreneurs. Inside, you’ll find over 50 actionable cheat codes to help you build and scale your business from scratch—all while creating the life you want. No gimmicks, just the raw, unfiltered truth on what it really takes to succeed and how to dodge common pitfalls. Thank you in advance for your support as we begin the process of trying to get the book in as many entrepreneurs’ hands as possible. 🙏🏼 What are you waiting for? Pre-Order NOW and get the FREE bonuses before they are all gone! www.shovelingshit.com #shovelingshitalovestory #shovelingshit #newbooks #businessbook #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #foundercheatcodes

  • Kass & Mike reposted this

    View profile for Michael Lazerow, graphic

    Shit shoveler empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential based on my own experience building and scaling companies like Golf.com and Buddy Media.

    Kass and I are super excited to reveal the cover of our upcoming book, Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story. Rather than a design with bright colors that looked like every other business book, we opted for a design that we think captures the life of the entrepreneur.   The book is part memoir and part guide. It is our love story and our ode to the hard work, the tough sacrifices, the messy realities, and the glorious triumphs of brave entrepreneurs.   Inside, you’ll find over 50 actionable cheat codes to help you build and scale your business from scratch—all while creating the life you want. No gimmicks, just the raw, unfiltered truth on what it really takes to succeed and how to dodge common pitfalls.   Stay tuned — very shortly we will be launching pre-sales. We are excited to offer early buyers tons of free bonuses, including our Entrepreneur Kit, our interview with Seth Meyers, an invitation to our private community, The Founders Farm, office hours and 1-on-1 time with us and more.   Thank you in advance for your support as we start the process of trying to get the book in as many entrepreneurs’ hands as possible. #shovelingshitalovestory #shovelingshit #booklaunch #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #foundercheatcodes #businessbook Kass & Mike

  • Kass & Mike reposted this

    View profile for Jimmy Nguyen, graphic

    Global Blockchain & Emerging Tech - Entrepreneur, Investor, Venture Builder | Lawyer, Speaker, Vodcast Host | Innovate + Inspire for All to WIN

    #Entrepreneurs: what mindset do you need to build long-term WINs? Help Other People Advice from venture builders & investors Kass & Mike Lazerow - who sold their last tech company to Salesforce for $750M. For me, it was especially poignant to hear a revelation from Kass Lazerow & Michael Lazerow, who met me 15 years when I was a digital tech lawyer. Way back then, they saw in me the ability to help more people than just legal clients. I'm pursuing that path now - using tech innovation + heart inspiration to hopefully empower more people globally to WIN. I hope I can help others as much as the Lazerows have done with their remarkable lives! Let's use #TechforGood Ep 2, WIN with Jimmy Nguyen vodcast - Kass Lazerow & Michael Lazerow WATCH FULL EPISODE YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gcuwN7ec Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gHqkEZEy Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gc6-yZe2 #startups #ventures #inspiration #investors

  • We had a fantastic time speaking at Techstars earlier this week! We shared about our entrepreneurial journey and the importance of trusting yourself, getting your investors to work for you, understanding when to pivot and so much more. Our favorite part was getting to speak with other entrepreneurs in person and answer their questions. If there is a question or topic that you'd like us to speak on, please feel free to leave a comment here and we'll reply in an upcoming video. #GiveFirst #Founders #Entrepreneurialjourney #NYCTech #entrepreneurs

    • No alternative text description for this image
    • No alternative text description for this image
    • No alternative text description for this image
  • Form a team and sign up to ride with us and Cycle for Survival this February: http://bit.ly/3ZOomT5

    View organization page for Kass & Mike, graphic

    558 followers

    We are inviting the boldest NYC startups to join Cycle for Survival in the fight against rare cancers and chairing the first-ever #CycleforSurvival NYC Startup Ride 🚴♂️ Cycle for Survival, started by Dave and Jen Linn in 2007, has raised over $400 million, with 100% funding critical research. Buddy Media was the first corporate team, and now 66% of the $33 million raised this year comes from companies. New York’s top names—Facebook, Google, Flatiron Health, and more—have all pedaled for a purpose. This year, we need YOU and your team on board! Here’s how you can jump in: Form a team and sign up to ride with us at this link: http://bit.ly/3ZOomT5 Whether you’re reserving 1 bike or 4, we’ll make sure you have plenty of room for high-fives and victory laps. Don’t feel like sweating? We get it. You can still help by making a tax-deductible donation to fund life-saving research. Details: Event Date: Friday, February 7, 2025, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Equinox East 43rd Street, New York, NY Team Size: 4-8 people per bike Ride Duration: 25-50 minutes (just enough to break a sweat!) Impact: 100% of funds go directly to MSK within 6 months! No cycling skills needed! Want to show the world that NYC startups don’t just build apps—they help beat cancer, too? Join us by signing up! If you'd like to support our team with a donation, click here: https://bit.ly/3TThy2t Together, we will continue to fight until we beat rare cancers once and for all!

    • No alternative text description for this image

Similar pages