Mike Lazerow is a serial founder, early-stage investor, and New York Times bestselling author known for building and backing high-growth companies. Alongside his wife, Kass, he co-founded ventures including Buddy Media (acquired by Salesforce for $745M) and GOLF.com (acquired by Time Warner). As an investor, Mike has backed 100+ startups, including Scopely (acquired for $5B) and Liquid Death. Companies he’s cofounded or funded have generated over $10B in returns. Today, he operates a diverse portfolio spanning venture capital, healthcare, executive recruiting, and sports. His debut book with Kass, Shoveling $h!t, became a New York Times, USA Today, and LA Times bestseller and won the National Non-Fiction Book Award for its unfiltered look at the entrepreneurial journey.