How to Get Celebrities to Give You Money

Eman Pahlavani, Cofounder of HUNGRY, sits down with us to talk about how to raise money from A-List celebrities. HUNGRY has raised $30,000,000+ from investors like JAY-Z, Jay Brown, Usher, Kevin Hart, and more. Their platform connects independent chefs with companies looking to cater for their workplace (and, during COVID-19, their home offices). First, we’ll talk about WeWork’s $3 Billion lawsuit against SoftBank and how we feel about both of those companies. After our interview with Eman, we’ll talk about Hollywood’s response to COVID and what streaming platforms stand to gain the most from the sudden change in the way people are streaming due to sheltering in place. Our Friends this Week for Casual Calls: Kara La Forgia: Founder and CEO of KAZ Konsulting Michael Bethoney & Natanel Malkoukian: Heads of New Development at Nest Seekers, The Serhant Team