The Team

Sam Mogil

Sam is the CEO / Co-founder of a Web2 ticketing company called SquadUP. SquadUP processes over $100m in ticketing sales per year. Sam lead SquadUP to a successful exit with a Private Equity group, and plans to use some of that liquidity to bootstrap the project. Sam has been involved in the crypto space since 2017. He has a lot of experience in the NFT space, minting one of the first projects on Solana (Degen Ape Academy) and being active in several projects since.

Blake Seltzer

By trade, Blake is a management consultant with extensive experience in digital transformation, finance, and real estate. Blake has been involved in crypto since 2017 after he was introduced to Ethereum. In 2018, while studying for his MBA at NYU Stern, Blake led a student consulting project at a major Israeli bank and advised the board of directors on how they could implement blockchain technology internally. He has also been hired as a consultant for other small scale blockchain ventures that include the digitization of real estate assets and the creation of a stable digital currency. Lastly, he and his wife cofounded Moon Breeze Mercantile, an online retailer for baby and toddler apparel that uses digital printing technology to bring hand-painted watercolor designs to life.

Doug Messer

Doug Messer is a founder, web3 expert, and venture capitalist with over ten years of experience in launching and scaling businesses across various sectors. He is the founder of 914Ventures, a boutique consulting firm that works with founders and c-level executives on fundraising, corporate strategy, marketing, and investor relations. He is also a Forbes 30U30 nominee in education, reflecting his achievements and impact in the industry.

Doug has a proven track record of creating value and driving growth for startups and Fortune 100 brands alike. He has successfully built companies from inception to exit, such as University Beyond, an influencer marketing platform, SD Ventures, a media startup, and more.. Additionally, he collaborates with venture funds and family offices to facilitate access to a diverse range of deal flow in industries including aerospace and defense, gaming, blockchain, early-stage technology, and more. Doug's passion is to foster innovation and empower entrepreneurs to achieve their vision and potential.