Bruce Bendell

Franchise123 is a franchise development company focused on revolutionizing the way franchises are researched, bought, and sold. Our innovative digital platform provides the simplest and most efficient solution for buying and selling franchises, PERIOD. We do this by providing a start-to-finish acquisition process for our brand partners, clients, and contacts. We were founded with the needs of our clients top of mind. We create and execute an organic sales solution, align the goals and vision of brand partners, and ultimately decrease the cost of new franchise acquisition for all parties. At Franchise123, we recognize the immense opportunity that franchising provides. However, the difficulty in researching, marketing, and purchasing a franchise needs drastic change. With traditional startup franchisors having limited options to sell their franchises, they are often stuck with large fees and an inefficient process at best. Were on a mission to change the franchise industry by providing more opportunities for franchisors and a better buying experience for franchisees. Why do we do this? Franchisors and franchisees alike deserve a better and more efficient buying experience in a free marketplace. The American Dream is embedded deep inside the franchising industry and we are here to help make it yours!

Experience the ocean as it was meant to be! As the tallest building in Atlantic City, the landmark Ocean Casino Resort offers unparalleled ocean views in its 1,399 rooms​ and captures the essence of what draws people to this popular waterfront destination situated on the citys famous Boardwalk. In addition to its expansive hotel, casino, and meeting space, Ocean Casino Resort features five swimming pools, including a saltwater pool, a cabana filled sun-deck, a Topgolf Swing Suite, and distinctive dining and entertainment venues. Book your getaway today at https://www.theoceanac.com/! Must be 21 or older. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

IMGN is a next generation media company focused on Gen Z audiences with 60 million followers and growing. Our media channels including Daquan, So Satisfying and TryHard bring  young viewers the specialized formats they crave such as memes, ASMR and satisfying videos. We are a top Snapchat Discover publisher as well as pioneers in the live TikTok and Twitch music streaming spaces. Vertical Studios was founded by IMGN in 2021 to translate everything we know about reaching Gen Z with impact to Fortune 500 brands on platforms ranging from TikTok to Discord, Twitch, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. Brand partners have included Levi’s, Panasonic, Amazon, McDonald’s, Adobe, Riot Games and many more. IMGN was acquired by Warner Music Group in 2020.

American-Israeli VC specializing in early-stage investments in Israeli deep tech innovation disrupting large markets.

Subnation is a pioneer Metaverse marketing agency, production house and Web3 media and technology venture studio. Subnation celebrates the convergence of creativity, commerce and culture through the prism of gaming/esports, fashion/retail, and entertainment lifestyles. The Company works with brands, publishers, organizations, creators and artists to develop and execute bespoke physical and digital experiences, own and operate unique esports properties, create Metaverse IP and NFT products, curate culturally-rich brand collaborations and provide Web3 strategic advisory services. Subnations media house produces original content and develops programming including unscripted digital series, influencer based shorts, branded livestreams, animated stories, distributing them across digital and traditional streaming and broadcast platforms. Subnations live experiences include partnerships with leading esports organizers, game publishers, industry associations, and major cultural events. Subnation develops and produces immersive lifestyle products, merchandise, Apps, and brand experiences that fuse music, cos-play, fashion, live competition, art and technology. From concept through design, production, programming and management, these branded Web3 environments showcase innovative products and world class talent.

Enterra Solutions, LLC, helps the world’s leading brands and organizations unlock growth and profit by delivering unique insights at unprecedented speeds and with verifiable accuracy. Our breakthrough Autonomous Decision Science platform closes critical market gaps by combining a human-like reasoning and trusted generative AI with explanatory mathematics and real-world optimization capabilities to uncover previously unrealizable value across the value chain and orchestrate enterprise-wide optimization and decision-making through the Enterra System of Intelligence™. By combining our proprietary technology with our client’s industry, company, and functional knowledge, Enterra responds to market changes dynamically, systematically, and at market speed—transforming businesses into Intelligent Enterprise. For more information, visit http://www.enterrasolutions.com.

Started in 2007 by former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman, the Flushing Willets Point Corona Local Development Corporation is an organization composed of private and public sector stakeholders that seek to develop a comprehensive set of economic development goals for the Greater Flushing – Willets Point – Corona area. The LDC is dedicated to the facilitation of development projects that help revitalize and stabilize the communities of Greater Flushing Willets Point Corona of Northern Queens. We focus on development initiatives including area-wide parking and traffic solutions, rezoning opportunities, the expansion of affordable housing, infrastructure improvement and mass transit.

Franchise123 is a franchise development company focused on revolutionizing the way franchises are researched, bought, and sold. Our innovative digital platform provides the simplest and most efficient solution for buying and selling franchises, PERIOD. We do this by providing a start-to-finish acquisition process for our brand partners, clients, and contacts. We were founded with the needs of our clients top of mind. We create and execute an organic sales solution, align the goals and vision of brand partners, and ultimately decrease the cost of new franchise acquisition for all parties. At Franchise123, we recognize the immense opportunity that franchising provides. However, the difficulty in researching, marketing, and purchasing a franchise needs drastic change. With traditional startup franchisors having limited options to sell their franchises, they are often stuck with large fees and an inefficient process at best. Were on a mission to change the franchise industry by providing more opportunities for franchisors and a better buying experience for franchisees. Why do we do this? Franchisors and franchisees alike deserve a better and more efficient buying experience in a free marketplace. The American Dream is embedded deep inside the franchising industry and we are here to help make it yours!

Experience the ocean as it was meant to be! As the tallest building in Atlantic City, the landmark Ocean Casino Resort offers unparalleled ocean views in its 1,399 rooms​ and captures the essence of what draws people to this popular waterfront destination situated on the citys famous Boardwalk. In addition to its expansive hotel, casino, and meeting space, Ocean Casino Resort features five swimming pools, including a saltwater pool, a cabana filled sun-deck, a Topgolf Swing Suite, and distinctive dining and entertainment venues. Book your getaway today at https://www.theoceanac.com/! Must be 21 or older. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

IMGN is a next generation media company focused on Gen Z audiences with 60 million followers and growing. Our media channels including Daquan, So Satisfying and TryHard bring  young viewers the specialized formats they crave such as memes, ASMR and satisfying videos. We are a top Snapchat Discover publisher as well as pioneers in the live TikTok and Twitch music streaming spaces. Vertical Studios was founded by IMGN in 2021 to translate everything we know about reaching Gen Z with impact to Fortune 500 brands on platforms ranging from TikTok to Discord, Twitch, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. Brand partners have included Levi’s, Panasonic, Amazon, McDonald’s, Adobe, Riot Games and many more. IMGN was acquired by Warner Music Group in 2020.

American-Israeli VC specializing in early-stage investments in Israeli deep tech innovation disrupting large markets.