what people are saying
"I’ve been working in venture and technology for a long time. What Shane and his team were able to do, in terms of re-inventing the business of nightlife, is a fantastic example for entrepreneurs and investors at all levels…"
Howard Morgan, Founder of First Round Capital & Chairman of B Capital
“Shane has been an invaluable supporter and advisor to Allermi. His extensive network and strategic insights have significantly contributed to our growth and success. Shane’s guidance in securing funding and navigating business challenges has been instrumental. His commitment to our mission and his proactive involvement have made a substantial impact. Shane is not just an investor but a true partner who brings immense value to every aspect of our journey.”
Shani Bocian, CEO, Allermi
“I’ve been a technology business investor for many decades and Shane truly captures the essence of entrepreneurship...”
Henry Kressel, Engineer of the first fiber optic laser and Partner at Warburg Pincus
“Shane’s story exemplifies positive disruption and the redefining of an industry…“
Marc Bell, Renowned American Financier & Entrepreneur- CEO & Founder Terran Orbital
“The essence of nightlife is pushing boundaries while having a great time, and Shane Neman lived that out in one of the industry’s most interesting periods: the late ’90s and early ’00s… The mechanics of nightlife were completely transformed, largely because of Shane and his team.”
Steve Lewis, Godfather of NYC Nightlife (Studio 54, Limelight, Palladium, Tunnel, Marquee)
“Shane has been a great advisor to me at goTRG, particularly in terms of helping on the corporate dev side and building out our offshore development team. I respect him a lot and inherently trust his judgement and advice.”
Sender Shamiss. CEO & Founder goTRG
“Shane is one of the most trustworthy and intelligent businessmen and investors I have had the pleasure of dealing with.”
Scott Birnbaum, CEO and Founder Red Sea Ventures
“Shane has become a friend, mentor and all around role model. Specifically, he's been an incredibly helpful & active member of the Post Exit Founders (PEF) community from the very beginning. His extensive network and willingness to connect members with valuable resources and opportunities have significantly enriched our community. Shane’s contributions go beyond just participation; his proactive approach and strategic introductions have helped many founders in the group to flourish in their post-exit journeys. His support and engagement are truly appreciated by everyone in the group.”
Barak Kaufman, Co-Founder, Intello
“Shane and I have a business history of over 15 years and he is undoubtedly the most forward-thinking, capable and successful entrepreneur .”
Alykhan Govani. CEO & Founder AirFind
"I was extremely fortunate to have worked with Shane at EZ Texting from the very beginning. As a CEO and manager, he was flexible in a way that easy to claim to be, but rare to encounter: deeply involved on projects when his expertise and insight were invaluable, but otherwise hands off and trusting that you knew what you were doing. Without that kind of executive leadership I don't believe we could have built EZ Texting into the industry leader that it is."
Joshua Malin, CMO at EZ Texting / Founder & COO VinePair
"Shane has worked with us at MX Telecom since the earliest days of group SMS in the United States. He had the foresight to identify what would become a tremendous and still growing market in its earliest stages."
Alex Moir, CEO MX Telecom (Now OpenMarket)
"Shane has been a pivotal mentor and supporter for Storyline. His insights and connections have been invaluable, guiding us through critical stages of growth. Shane’s ability to foresee industry trends and provide strategic advice has significantly influenced our direction. His commitment to our success is evident in his proactive engagement and unwavering support. Shane is not just an investor but a true partner who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, making a profound impact on our journey."
David Navama, CEO, Storyline
“Shane has been a tremendous asset to Pakka.co, providing invaluable advice and connections. His deep understanding of the tech and investment landscape has helped us strategically navigate our growth phases. Shane’s proactive involvement and strategic recommendations have significantly influenced our success. His support extends beyond investment, embodying a true partnership that has been crucial for our development. Shane’s expertise and dedication make him an exceptional mentor and advisor.”
Oren Kantor, CEO, Pakka
“Shane has played a pivotal role in Paragon’s expansion, not just through capital investment but more importantly through his vast network. His ability to connect us with key industry players and potential partners has significantly accelerated our growth. Shane’s proactive involvement goes beyond typical investor duties; his commitment to our success is evident through the invaluable introductions and strategic connections he consistently facilitates.”
Brandon Foo, CEO, Paragon
“Shane has been an outstanding mentor and supporter for Flex Storage. His vast network and strategic advice have been crucial in our journey. Shane has consistently provided valuable insights that have helped us refine our strategies and expand our reach. His belief in our mission and his proactive involvement have been instrumental in our growth. Shane’s experience and dedication to supporting startups make him an exceptional advisor and partner.”
Tal Bar, CEO, Flex Storage
“Shane has been an outstanding mentor and supporter for Tetsuwan Scientific. His extensive network and insightful guidance have been crucial in helping us navigate the challenges of growing a tech startup. Shane’s ability to provide actionable advice and make strategic connections has significantly impacted our progress. His unwavering support and dedication make him an invaluable partner, whose expertise in business and technology has been instrumental in our success. His rare to find and impressive domain knowledge in autonomous robotics played a critical role in helping direct our customer discovery strategy and thoughts on pricing!”
Cristian Ponce, CEO, Tetsuwan Scientific
“Shane has been an exceptional advisor and supporter for UpdateAI. His extensive network and strategic insights have been instrumental in our growth. Shane’s guidance has helped us navigate challenges and seize opportunities, propelling UpdateAI forward. His proactive involvement and commitment to our success go beyond typical investor support. Shane is a true partner whose contributions have been invaluable to our journey. What I love the most about Shane is that he TRULY cares about the people and team behind the investments he makes.”
Josh Shachter, CEO, UpdateAI
“Shane’s role as an investor in Pirros has been integral to our outreach and operational expansion. His extensive network and knack for making strategic introductions have opened doors that were great for our growth and development. Shane’s investment goes beyond financial input; his proactive involvement and readiness to connect us with key stakeholders have been tremendously beneficial. His support has been vital in our journey to innovate and redefine industry standards.”
Ari Baranian, Co-Founder, Pirros
“Shane's support has been super positive in Kasa’s journey. His broad network and deep understanding of the tech landscape have opened numerous doors for us. Shane’s practical insights have helped us. His approach to investing is hands-on and highly effective, providing us with the tools and connections needed to succeed. Shane is a standout advisor and investor whose contributions have been key to our growth and innovation.”
Roman Pedan, Founder & CEO, Kasa Living
“Shane's been nothing short of a game-changer for us here at Taxa. The guy's got a knack for slicing through the market's thickest gordian knots and spots emerging tech like he’s got a crystal ball. He’s helped steer our ship through some choppy waters in the personal care industry with a kind of grace. More than just throwing in funds, Shane mentors and strategizes, pulling the best out of every team he touches. His hand near the helm means we’re not just growing; we’re growing smart.”
Xavier Segel, CEO, Taxa Technologies
“I highly recommend Shane as an investor and advisor. From ResiDesk's nascency, Shane has been invaluable, not only in helping guide our strategy/ideas, but also in connecting us with a myriad of potential partners/customers. Shane's commitment has far outpaced a typical investor — he's had demonstrable impact on ResiDesk's growth.”
Sam Nowakowski, Co-Founder, Residesk
"Shane built an SMS platform that was ahead of its time and competed with CallFire until we decided to join forces and conquer the sector together. The consummate entrepreneur, Shane works hard, fast and with passion, utilizing his own resources and those around him to innovate and stay ahead of the curve."
TJ Thinakaran, Chief Operating Officer & Co Founder, CallFire
"Shane has an innate understanding of data and analytics for a technologist, developer and entrepreneur. This translates into a rare marriage of passion and an ability to apply all of his knowledge, enabling him to build great technology products and platforms that translate ultimately into happy customers. The EZ suite of products that he created and their continued growth at CallFire are a great example of the application of Shane’s talents."
Punit Shah, CIO & Co-Founder, CallFire
"Not only is Shane a respected technologist, he is also a bit of a futurist as he was ahead of the game when he created a product line that could also be utilized for private label, as was the case with EZ Texting. It’s the ability to see the big picture as Shane does that results in top technologies."
Vijesh Mehta, CTO and Co-Founder, CallFire
"Under Shane's leadership at EZ Texting, I witnessed a very small group of dedicated and fiercely loyal people grow a small operation servicing a few thousand clients into a thriving, and immensely successful organization servicing over 50,000 SMBs and Enterprise clients. There was no issue that Shane didn't have an answer for. He was always able to offer assistance, advice, guidance and remained a source of inspiration and support for me, as well as the rest of the team. A great role model and businessman, Shane is one of the strongest assets to our now-global company, and I'm beyond proud to be his peer within this organization."
Albert Cann, Lead Client Success Manager, EZ Texting
"During my time at EzTexting, Shane was our fearless leader and CEO. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor and boss to learn from. He led the tech team with a deep understanding of their challenges and process, while seamlessly holding together sales, marketing, business development and customer service. His ability to both empower and train executives is something I still think about to this day. Shane is easily one of the most consistent, professional, patient and confident leaders I have ever had the privilege of working with."
Amy Baglan, VP Sales and Development, EZ Texting / Founder & CEO MeetMindful & Fabriq
