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Two Red Flags to Watch out for When Investing in Private Companies

2/27/2017

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​Leveraging over 30 years of experience in finance and investment, Arthur (“Art”) J. Samberg runs his family office through his ownership of Hawkes Financial LLC. Much of Art J. Samberg’s focus in this role is placed on investing in private start-ups, particularly in the technology sector. 

Chief among the red flags investors should look for when considering committing resources to a start-up is a lack of passion on the part of the company’s leadership. Oftentimes, people who form new businesses aren’t fully committed to their projects on account of other professional commitments. Be wary of any companies that have CEOs who are slow to return calls or unable to define clear pathways to success for their ventures, as this could indicate a lack of commitment.

You should also research prior investment, as many start-ups will have received some form of funding before they reach you. Pay particular attention to any that have received investment that wasn’t followed up with later backing from the same investors, as this is often an indicator that the company has no forward momentum and others have already withdrawn, having identified issues that aren’t immediately apparent to you.

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Explaining College Summit’s PeerForward Program

2/14/2017

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The former founder, chairman and president of Pequot Capital Management, Inc., and the owner of Hawkes Financial LLC, Arthur (“Art”) J. Samberg oversees the family office’s venture capital offerings. An alumnus of Stanford University with an MS in aeronautics and astronautics and Columbia Business School with an MBA, Art J. Samberg serves on the Board of PeerForward, a program developed by College Summit, and was honored as a Lifetime Peer Leader by the organization in 2016.

PeerForward trains and deploys Peer Leaders, who are high school students, with the aim of helping others prepare for college and understand the enrollment process. Peer Leaders are tasked with bringing their classmates together so they can realize their potential and begin working toward promising careers in the industries of their choosing.

As part of the program, College Summit has developed partnerships with schools throughout the United States, using them to identify groups of students who others respect. These groups, typically comprised of four 12th graders, then undertake training programs held at participating college campuses to develop not only their own understanding of the admissions process, but also their leadership skills.

From there, 12th graders train 11th graders who have also been selected by the PeerForward program while working alongside advisors on campus to plan campaigns for the year ahead. Split into three groups, these campaigns revolve around encouraging students to apply to at least three colleges, helping them file for financial aid as early as possible, and understand how academic achievement is connected to realizing life goals.

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Tips for Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro

2/2/2017

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During an extensive career in the financial sector, Arthur “Art” Samberg founded Hawkes Financial, LLC, a family office. In addition to working in various roles for other major companies, he has established himself as a respected figure in the hedge fund industry. Art J. Samberg also summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2000, which is a difficult feat. If you wish to emulate it keep these tips in mind.

1. Find a good pair of boots and spend some time breaking them in. They should be as comfortable as possible for the ascent; otherwise, they may hinder your progress.

2. Take time to physically prepare your body. While Kilimanjaro is a trekking peak, you still need to be in good condition to ascend it. Start your training about four months before your climb and spend a few days each week doing some intense cardio.

3. Stay hydrated at all times, as your body will lose moisture quickly as you ascend. Summiting Kilimanjaro requires a lot of walking. Plus your body will dehydrate quicker at higher levels of altitude.

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    Art J. Samberg, owner of Hawkes Financial LLC (his family office vehicle), was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of what was, at one point, the largest hedge fund in the world before he decided to venture into the family investment sector. ​

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