Testimonials

I led the only institutional investment round and served on the board of SpotX for seven years. Mike and Steve’s focus on transparency, a culture that promoted trust and opportunity for team members, and common-sense long-term decisions resulted in their building an incredibly successful company.

John Kim

Managing Partner and Co-founder at Datavest Partners

Mike and Steve co-founded and stayed on to effectively lead the company after we acquired SpotX, which was one of RTL’s most successful digital acquisitions. They are leaders who consistently demonstrated integrity, conviction and a loyalty to their team.

Thomas Rabe

Chairman & CEO of Bertelsmann

I invested as an angel in the earliest stages of Mike and Steve’s companies. Not only did they effectively maximize the use of every dollar invested, but they also always prioritized the interests of their investors and their employees above their own. Because of their tireless efforts, my investment in Booyah and SpotX generated some of the best returns of my longstanding venture career.

Phil Herget

Partner at Ardent Ventures

Working for Mike and Steve was the best decision of my career. They coached and modeled the creative thinking and risk taking I needed to become an effective leader. More than a decade later, I still ask myself, “what would Mike and Steve do?” when I’m faced with a tough decision. These guys gave me the skills and the guts I needed to run a business that exceeds anything I ever imagined.

Troy Lerner

CEO of Booyah Advertising

When I reflect on pivotal decisions I've made in my life, joining SpotX was one of the most impactful, positive, and transformative decisions I've ever made. While I was impressed with a lot of things I learned throughout my interview process, my decision to join the company was solely based on the interactions I had with Mike and Steve. The value they both placed on maintaining a culture with "no politics," encouraged collaboration and transparency made it a very easy decision for me to say, "yes, I want to join SpotX!" Throughout my 8+ years at SpotX, Mike and Steve upheld their commitment to transparency and trust, which in turn created teams and leaders that were results driven and resilient. Thank you Mike & Steve!

Kelly McMahon

SVP of Client Success Publishers and Platforms, Videoamp