Throughout my career, I’ve taken advantage of opportunities to build and invest in high-potential companies. When we launched Phoenix3 Holdings, the intent was clear: identify innovative, underleveraged business opportunities where our leadership team has expertise, and add value as a strategic growth partner. But something unexpected happened along the way. We didn’t just invest. We […]
It’s been a busy few months at Phoenix3 Holdings as we grow our team, refine our focus, and build a cohesive culture across our operating companies. These are all critically important aspects of growth for any new venture, and, as a repeat founder, I am laser-focused on leveraging my past experiences to maximize our successes. If […]
Phoenix3 Holdings just acquired a controlling interest in Infuse Hospitality, and Paul Fairhead, last seen at his tenure at Guckenheimer, is bringing his knack of grasping the ever-changing corporate dining experience, where, as he says, “if you’re not evolving, you’re dying on the vine.” Read the full post here…
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phoenix3 Holdings today announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Infuse Hospitality, LLC, a national operator of elevated workplace dining and amenity services. The investment strengthens Phoenix3 Holdings’ growing collection of boutique culinary and hospitality companies. In conjunction with the acquisition, Paul Fairhead, former CEO of Guckenheimer, has been named Chief Executive Officer of […]
Serial founders understand a fundamental truth: the faster you make difficult decisions, the better off your company will be. The phrase “fail fast” isn’t just about pivoting — it’s about recognizing when something isn’t working and having the courage to act. Making tough calls is like anything else: the first time is the hardest, but […]
The beginning of a new year is traditionally a time for reflection and planning – a moment to assess what worked in the past and to set ambitious goals for the future. Since I spent much of my time last year building and investing in new companies for the first time in quite a long […]
Founders are generally wired to seize opportunities. To build a better mousetrap, invent something new, expand a market. Yet certain new ventures tackle opportunities in a way that completely disrupts the status quo and, as a result, they earn the distinction of being known as a challenger brand. As we continue to build Phoenix3 Holdings […]
I was recently invited to be a guest on a podcast called “DealMakers” which features weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been successful at raising capital and securing acquisition transactions. One of the topics host Alejandro Cremedes and I covered was the roller coaster of capital needs at different phases of a start-up and the […]
Richard Schenkel’s story reflects the power of resilience, strong work ethics, and a boundless entrepreneurial spirit. He has been a founder and has now turned into an investor operator. In this exclusive interview, he talks in detail about building, scaling, and financing his companies. From his early beginnings in West Orange, New Jersey, to building […]
I’m often asked about what drove me to become an entrepreneur and, lately, people are asking why I’ve decided to do it again. So, I thought I’d share 10 words of wisdom and confessions on the topic of founder DNA…. Confidence To be an effective founder, you’ve got to be comfortable in your own skin. […]
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